The Sovini Group, in partnership with Sefton Council, has announced the first major development as part of its Sefton 2030 initiative.

Located on the former site of Bootle High School on Browns Lane in Netherton, the scheme will see a disused brownfield site redeveloped to provide a mix of sustainable and affordable housing for the local community.

The Browns Lane development represents the first phase of the wider Sefton 2030 programme, a long-term collaboration aiming to deliver more than 1,000 affordable homes across the borough. These will include a range of tenures, such as social housing and options like Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy. Phase one is expected to deliver around 400 new homes.

By focusing on the redevelopment of brownfield land, the initiative seeks to make use of previously developed sites while addressing demand for affordable housing in the area.

The Browns Lane scheme is also intended to support efforts to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation, helping more local households move into stable, long-term housing.

Sefton Council leader Cllr Marion Atkinson says: “It’s great to see that Sefton 2030 will provide much needed new homes for local people to rent and buy, getting underway here at Browns Lane. People will see these eye-catching hoardings going up at sites across Sefton as the Council and Sovini forge ahead with the partnership.

“The partnership will also provide jobs and training opportunities for local people and the money we raise from the land sales will also goes towards funding services we provide across the Borough, so it provides benefits for everyone.”

Cllr Carla Thomas of St Oswald Ward in Sefton adds: “It’s absolutely fantastic to see the Sefton 2030 partnership coming together to deliver something so ambitious in my local area. This is a wonderful opportunity for people who are looking to get a foot on the property ladder in a thriving area.”

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