Road Closures for Southport's Lightport Event

THE Lightport event will be held from:- 14 February to 16 February 2026, in Southport's Town Centre, that will will bring together existing landmarks, along Lord Street, creating a breathtaking immersive light and sound installations.

The event will require a series of road closures to help keep everyone attending this unique experience safe and turn the Town Canter into a walk through rainbow of colour and creativity.

There are 4 locations along lord street for the light and sound installations which are as follows:-

• Mermaid Gardens.
  

• Monument square to includes both war memorials, the obelisk and the pond.
  

• Christ Church Gardens.
  

• Town Hall gardens.

Set up will commence from:- Monday, 9 February and disruptions will be kept to a minimum. The event will take place from:- 5pm to 9pm each night on the:- 14 February to 16 February.

In order to hold the event there will be a number of temporary road closures in place as follows:-

• Thursday, 12 February 2026; testing equipment:- London Street, from Hoghton Street to the junction of:- Lord Street, access to Glebe Place, and Anchor Street only via:- Hoghton Street (no access via Lord Street) from:- 11pm to 2am. St Georges Place from:- Post Office Avenue to London Street will be closed from:- 11pm to 2am.
  

• Friday, 13 February 2026; Press Launch:- London Street, from Hoghton Street to the junction of:- Lord Street, access to:- Glebe Place, and Anchor Street only via:- Hoghton Street (no access via:- Lord Street) from:- 6pm to 8pm. St Georges Place from:- Post Office Avenue to London Street, from:- 6pm to 8pm.
  

• Saturday, 14 February, Sunday, 15 February, Monday, 16 February; Event Days will see closures of London Street, from:- Hoghton Street to the junction of:- Lord Street, access to:- Glebe Place, and Anchor Street, only via:- Hoghton Street (no access via Lord Street): 4.30pm to 11pm. St Georges Place from Post Office Avenue to London Street, from:- 4.30pm to 11pm.
  

• Lord Street Service Road... This road will be closed from:- 8am on:- Saturday, 14 February to 11pm, on Monday, 16 February 2025. There will be a steward managing this closure and access will be allowed for deliveries up until:- 4pm each day. After 4pm no access will be permitted.
  

Veterans Invited to Monthly Help for Heroes Drop In Sessions in Southport

VETERANS and their families living in Southport and across the Sefton area are being invited to attend monthly drop-in sessions hosted by the charity Help for Heroes.

The sessions are led by the charity's Community Builder, Nick Settle, and take place on:- the 3rd Tuesday of every month at:- The Life Rooms Southport, from:- 10am to 4pm.

Nick said:- “What makes Help for Heroes unique is that we don't just help veterans and their families with 1 area, but can support with physical health, mental health, wellbeing and welfare issues. We know that there are a number of veterans who have made Southport their home, and we want to let them know that we're here if they need us. They can just pop along for a chat, no need to book in advance.”

It is estimated that there are 10,800 veterans living in the Sefton area. The Charity supports veterans and their families from any branch of the UK military, both regulars and reserves; irrespective of length or place of service. Support is also available to locally embedded civilians who worked under the command of UK Armed Forces.

Nick added:- “Veterans have a lot of skills and experience that can be beneficial to local communities. As well as letting veterans know about our services, I'm hoping to find 1 or 2 veterans who are interested in volunteering to help build local, resilient networks for veterans and their families, to make Southport a welcoming place for veterans.”

For more information about Help for Heroes in the local area, on Facebook, or through emailing Nick at:- Nick.Settle@HelpForHeroes.Org.UK.

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