Sefton Local Plan - Scoping Consultation 2026

What the Plan Must Do

• Support healthy lifestyles through planning.
• Address inequalities and ensure services are accessible.
• Plan for accessible open spaces, nature, sports facilities, and community infrastructure.
• Ensure all communities have access to affordable, nutritious, and fresh food.
• Limit the expansion of poor quality, unhealthy food and fast food, particularly in low income areas and close to schools and colleges.
• Make sure places are safe and crime and the fear of crime are addressed so people feel confident to use community spaces.
• Help reduce pollution, including air, noise and water pollution.

Issues to Consider

• Parts of Sefton are ranked high for deprivation and there are huge disparities in health across the borough.
• The need to promote healthy ageing and access to healthcare.
• Poor air quality in key locations.
• Safety, community cohesion, and inclusive design.
• The role of nature in improving health and wellbeing.

Tell us ...

• What helps create healthy and safe neighbourhoods for all?
• How can the Local Plan address inequalities?
• How can the Local Plan help reduce pollution?