There is just over a week for Bootle businesses to have their say on how Everton 's newly named Hill Dickinson stadium at Bramley Moore Dock can help them grow and attract investment in the town.

Survey information

Earlier this month, Sefton Council has launched a business survey to gather local firms' views on how to take advantage of the club's move to the new stadium .

The Hill Dickinson stadium is expected to bring increased visitor numbers to the area and the Council is keen to explore how Bootle can benefit from this opportunity.

We want the views of local businesses on a range of topics, including transport opportunities such as shuttle and bus services, business growth potential, increased footfall and spending on matchdays. There are also questions about the wider impacts  such as Bootle’s growing Salt and Tar event programme.

There is still time to have your say here before the survey closes on Friday 30th May. 

The Council  wants local businesses of all sizes and sectors to take part in the survey.

The feedback gathered will help inform future planning and investment decisions, ensuring Bootle is well-placed to benefit from increased activity and investment linked to the stadium.

Increase in visitor numbers 

The new stadium is expected to bring increased visitor numbers to the area and the Council is keen to explore how Bootle can benefit from this opportunity.

The survey seeks the views of local businesses on a range of topics, including transport opportunities such as shuttle and bus services, business growth potential, increased footfall and spending on matchdays, and wider impacts on Bootle’s growing Salt and Tar event programme.

Further information on the wider regeneration of Bootle is available here.

Shaping Bootle's future 

Launching the survey earlier this month, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to shape Bootle’s future and ensure we make the most of the opportunities the new Everton stadium brings.

"From transport links to economic growth, we want to hear from our businesses on what would help them thrive and how we can create a vibrant and welcoming town centre."

The InvestSefton team is receiving a warm response to the survey from businesses with many recognising the potential to boost their own business from the increased footfall in Bootle of supporters travelling to the area.

Have your say on Bootle's future here.