Leisure scheme plotted at Bootle Golf Course – Place North West

Sefton Council has entered into partnership with ex-Everton player Victor Anichebe’s Lumira Group to bring a hotel, clubhouse and more to a vacant plot next to the facility. In the longer term, the plan is for the golf course itself to be improved as part of the project. Lumira Group will lease unused land at the corner of Dunnings Bridge Road and Boundary Road to deliver a new leisure development. Proposals, which will go out for consultation ahead of a planning submission, are expected to include a modern clubhouse, hotel, padel courts, and a range of leisure and community facilities including a podcast space. As part of the partnership, the council and Lumira will also explore a future management agreement for Bootle Golf Course, which could see substantial improvements made to the facility. According to Sefton, Lumira could bring around £20m of private investment to transform the community asset. Under any agreement, green fees for existing members, residents, juniors and over 65s will remain affordable, with any changes subject to the council’s established fees and charges process. Existing public rights of way will be maintained, alongside new security enhancements, and any management agreement will ensure that staff currently working at
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