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The LYVA Labs ADAPT programme provides established Liverpool City Region businesses with expert innovation support, helping leaders turn uncertainty into an actionable innovation plan.

Designed for ambitious businesses looking to explore new products, services and business opportunities, ADAPT combines structured guidance, specialist expertise and access to funding to help businesses become more resilient, more productive and better equipped to realise new market opportunities.

The programme supports businesses navigating challenges such as:

• Increasing cost headwinds in their products and services
• Rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence
• Supply chain disruption
• Market shifts requiring innovation to remain competitive

ADAPT is suitable for:

• Liverpool City Region-based businesses
• Established organisations with a turnover of £500,000 or more
• Businesses employing a minimum of three people
• Organisations from any sector with a commitment to innovation and growth
• Companies able to commit two senior team members, including a member of the C-suite or leadership team
• Businesses looking to explore, validate and develop new products, services or business opportunities

• Applications open: 1st September 2026
• Applications close: 30th September 2026
• Q&A webinar: 17th September 2026 sign up here

For more information please contact: enquiries@lyvalabs.com

Get ready to perfect your pitch and wow the crowd in 3 minutes…..

This session is designed for founders who are planning to raise investment—whether you’re actively fundraising or preparing for your next round. Whether you’re currently raising funds or preparing for your next round, this is a chance to sharpen your message, build confidence, and receive honest feedback from experienced mentors.

This is a pitch practice environment only. No investors will be present, and no investment opportunities will be offered during the session.

It will take place on Wednesday 30th September from 12 pm – 2.30pm at The Lake House in Waterloo. A complimentary lunch will be available.

Book your place here

The Social Economy Club is an open, informal meetup for locals, socially trading organisations, creatives and curious minds who want to engage with and grow the social economy. Gatherings take place four times a year in each borough across the Liverpool City Region, including talks, workshops and refreshments.

The next Sefton gathering has been confirmed for Friday 18th September, 10am – 12pm at The Lock & Quay Pub in Bootle. A complimentary brunch will be provided.

The Social Economy Club is supported by InvestSefton, Kindred LCR, The Big Onion, Merseyside Expanding Horizons and Safe Regeneration.

Visit https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Lock-And-Quay/Social-Economy-Club/42681924/ for more information and booking details.

This free netwrking event will bring together businesses, founders, delivery partners and stakeholders from across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, the event celebrates the impact of UKSPF supported activity while creating new opportunities for collaboration, engagement and growth.

Across the morning, you’ll hear inspiring business stories, explore the support available across the Liverpool City Region and connect with the people and organisations helping businesses grow.

Further details on the morning and book your place here

The Liverpool John Moores University/University of Liverpool Low Carbon Eco-innovatory are offering funded support for businesses in the Liverpool City Region, focusing on carbon reduction, sustainability and clean growth- supporting your business towards net zero targets.

For more information please contact John or Sarah:

john.mathias@liverpool.ac.uk

sarah.ogilvie@liverpool.ac.uk

The Prime Minister has taken action to cut business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April next year.

New business rate cuts will benefit nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues, saving the typical pub an estimated £1,100 in the next financial year, providing much-needed certainty for businesses looking to invest, grow and create jobs.

Read the full article on GOV.UK

Sefton Huddle is the networking group for Sefton based businesses in the Digital, Creative & Tech (DCT) sectors. It meets 3 times a year and the next meeting will take place on Wednesday 8th July, 12pm – 2pm at Eastbank in Southport.

More info and book your place here

Kings Gardens Tea Rooms

A Period Tea Room offered to let on a 10-year lease. Suitable for use as a lock-up café/retail-unit and extending to approx.67.14 sq. metres). The property is in a prime location at the entrance to Southport Marine Lake.

Viewing by Appointment only on 12 and 18 June – see Tender Pack for details.

Closing date 12 noon on 26 June 2026

9 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AE

Formerly a book-makers, a lock-up shop extending to approx.59.8 sq. metres.

Closing Date 12 noon on Friday 3 July 2026

21 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AE

Formerly a shop selling groceries, provisions and hardware, including household wares, and extending to approx. 59.7 sq. metres.

Closing Date 12 noon on Friday 3 July 2026

23 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AE

Formerly a hot food takeaway – a lock-up shop extending to approx.70.6 sq. metres.

Closing Date 12 noon on Friday 3 July 2026

101 Park Lane, Netherton, Bootle, L30 1QG

Formerly a Post Office – a lock-up shop, approx. 63.6 sq. metres.

Closing Date 12 noon on Friday 3 July 2026

For more information please click here

Sefton will be at the centre of the golfing world from Sunday 12 July to Sunday 19 July 2026 as The Open returns to Royal Birkdale. A toolkit has been produced to help you plan ahead with confidence and make the most of the opportunities and benefits that The Open brings.

View the business and resident toolkit here