A major employer in Southport is expanding to create new job opportunities, apprenticeships and economic growth across the Borough.

With support from Sefton Council, EFT Group Ltd are relocate to a long-vacant piece of land at Southport Business Park, with the Local Authority granting a 999-year lease on plots F, G and H at the Wight Moss Way based business park.

New operational base

This lease commitment enables the company to not only build a new operational base but also additional small business units as part of the ongoing expansion, which sees EFT bid farewell to their current site in Cobden Road, which can no longer accommodate its growth.

EFT Group, which specialises in life safety, security and construction services and has grown significantly in recent years while still remaining committed to staying in Southport, where it employs a large local workforce and supports school-based apprenticeship schemes.

The company’s new headquarters has, until now, remained undeveloped for more than a decade due to challenging ground conditions and the absence of government funding.

Hugely positive response  

However, the proposed development has received a hugely positive response from planners and is aligned with the ambitious commitment of both Sefton Council’s Economic Strategy and the Southport Town Deal.

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, joined company directors Adam Watts and Stewart Meechan for the official unveiling of the new EFT Global headquarters.

Another major step forward

Cllr Atkinson said: “This move represents yet another major step forward for Southport’s economic future. 

“Not only do we retain a thriving local business but we’ll also bring new life to a site that has been underused for far too long. 

“EFT Group’s investment will create high-quality jobs and opportunities for residents while demonstrating our commitment to supporting homegrown businesses.

“By encouraging businesses to invest locally, provide apprenticeships and create meaningful employment, we doing everything we can to secure the long term economic recovery and improvement of Southport and Sefton. 

“Businesses recognise what an incredible platform this part of the Liverpool City Region can be for their own growth and for us it helps keep amazing talent in our borough, supports our care experienced young people into work and ultimately builds a stronger future for everyone in Sefton.”

You can find out more about Sefton Council's Econo0mic Strategy, here.