InvestSefton’s economic forum is held twice a year and regularly attracts in the region of 100 business delegates.
All businesses in Sefton are welcome to attend for a morning of networking, interesting & insightful presentations and also the chance to browse our business support marketplace where we have over 30 fully funded business support providers from across the Liverpool City Region who are available to have a chat about how they can support your business. As with all of our events the forum is relaxed and informal, and a complimentary breakfast is provided.
The next economic forum will take place on 24th June 2026 at Formby Hall Gold Resort & Spa. The Bank of England will be providing an economic update and the full line up of speakers will be confirmed closer to the time. You can book your place here. For more information or to join our mailing list so that you will be invited to all our events please contact us on investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 3452.
Our most recent economic forum took place on Thursday 27th November at The Lake House in Waterloo.
The talks for the morning included:
- An economic update from economist Christian Spence- view presentation here
- An update on the LCR Growth Plan from Adrian Nolan from the Liverpool City Region
- Colin Chong from Everton FC spoke about the initial economic impact and opportunities arising from Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium
- Mark Catherall, Head of Tourism for Sefton Council provided a summary of ‘Southport 2026’
Businesses networking and enjoying the marketplace after the forum.