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Labour’s planning application ‘Stealth Tax’ set to bring in £250,000 a year to Sefton coffers

aimed at bringing in around £250,000 a year to Sefton Council. That’s what local Lib Dem councillors are saying having found out more details about the impact of the controversial plan. At

5th March 2018

Southport Line Disruption: Level Crossings

Due to an ongoing fault with multiple level crossings on the Southport line, an amended timetable is in operation all day on Monday 5th March 2018 on the Southport Line. A 15

5th March 2018

Labour campaigners work with retailer to resolve safety issues

New fencing at Jewson’s retail site on Bispham Road has been installed after safety concerns were raised by local Labour representatives. Norwood ward community campaigners Cllr Marianne Welsh and Labour’s candidate for the ward

5th March 2018

Sefton health commissioners shortlisted for national award

NHS commissioners in Sefton have been shortlisted for the prestigious HSJ Value Awards 2018. The awards recognise the very best in efficiency and improvement from across the NHS. NHS Southport and Formby

5th March 2018

King’s Gardens launch tac-maps to help people with sight issues

Special maps, which help blind and partially sighted people find their way around King’s Gardens, Southport are now available for hire. Free of charge, the portable ‘pack’ consists of an interactive audio

5th March 2018

IT’S OFFICIAL | Peaky Blinders will be taking over CHURCHTOWN tomorrow

Peaky Blinders bar and accommodation is opening another branch (Tuesday 6 March 2018). The new venue will be located in Churchtown, on Cambridge Road, in the building that was formerly occupied by

5th March 2018

FURIOUS Churchtown resident sends WARNING to dog Foulers

A furious Churchtown resident has resorted to writing angry messages outside his home to warn dog owners who refuse to clean up after their dogs. Churchtown resident Robert Jones has been on

5th March 2018

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 5 to Sunday 11 March 2018

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Monday 5 March but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

5th March 2018

Charity shop doners drive staff mad with rule breaking

Charity shop staff are fuming at misguided people who keep leaving donations outside of their store. Staff at the British Red Cross charity shop on Ashley Road, Southport say well meaning donors

5th March 2018

MPs’ pay to rise to £77,379 from next month

MPs are getting a 1.8% boost in their salaries MPs will enjoy a boost in income of £1,300 from April. The 1.8 percent hike, from £76,011 to £77,379, means their salaries will

4th March 2018

Birkdale Pub closed after body found

Unnconfirmed reports are coming in that a cleaner at a popular Birkdale pub has passed away this afternoon, Sunday 4 March 2018. Witnesses at the scene told our reporter: “Paramedics were seen

4th March 2018

Police investigate abandoned Audi

Detectives are investigating an abandoned expensive car which was found dumped in Marshside today. Police are now examining the Audi which was abandoned on Hesketh Road earlier today with no sign of

4th March 2018

False accusation of child abduction Banks

FOR THE ATTENTION OF RESIDENTS IN HESKETH BANK & BANKS AREA. Police have issued the following statement after aFacebook group alleged that a 12 year-old-boy was falsley abducted in Banks. “We are

4th March 2018

Rooftop restoration recommences

Councillor David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and regeneration of Lord Street and Southport Town Centre has spoken to OTS News Southport regarding his ongoing endeavours to champion the local

4th March 2018

MISSING | Emma Bailey from Southport

Members of our local comumity have taken to social media to try and find Emma Bailey from Southport. Emma had now been missing 3 days we really need to find her ASAP. Police

3rd March 2018

Damien Supports National Apprenticeship Week 2018

This week, Damien Moore MP met with the National Apprenticeship Service to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2018, which runs from 5 to 9 March. National Apprenticeship Week 2018 is the 11th annual week-long

3rd March 2018

Highways England advice to drivers as weather starts to improve

Highways England is advising drivers to continue to take care when driving as, even though the weather is improving, there are still some pockets of snow and ice in place across large

3rd March 2018

Damien Moore MP Joins Campaign for a Defibrillator at every School by 2020

This week, Damien Moore MP met with The Oliver King Foundation in Westminster to show his support for every school to have a defibrillator by 2020. The Oliver King Foundation was set

3rd March 2018

Sefton Labour £100 surcharge on planning applications condemned

Labour’s proposal to force local residents to pay a minimum additional £100 surcharge when submitting planning applications has been condemned by local Lib Dem councillors. At this week’s meeting of Sefton Council

2nd March 2018

Southport Business Improvement District helps secure the return of 30-minute parking in Southport

As part of the budget setting process for 2018/19, it will again be possible to pay for thirty-minute parking in Southport town centre. Southport’s thirty-minute parking option was dropped by Sefton Council

2nd March 2018

Storm Emma | Claims female victim on Southport Promenade

Storm Emma has claimed its first victim in Southport after a woman on the Promenade was knocked over. An ambulance was called but took nearly forty minutes to arrive as worried passers

2nd March 2018

Local Football – All southport matches OFF

Following discussions with the managing agents from the district leagues, matches on all Sefton Council playing fields have been postponed this weekend (Saturday, March 3, and Sunday, Sunday 4, 2018). The decision

2nd March 2018

Woodlands – Marvellous results from Southport’s Pets At Home’s “Christmas Dinner for a shelter animal appeal”

Last week the animals and staff at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary were very pleased to welcome Jo, deputy manager from Pets At Home in Southport, who presented them with a cheque for £3135.00

2nd March 2018

southport quads Offshore Rescue Trust (Southport Lifeboat)

Southport quads tasked to Southport Coastguard Rescue

CALL OUT – 01/03/18 – 18:27 – Southport Quads tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to assist Southport Coastguard Rescue. Team in search for person reported to have walked out towards the tide line

2nd March 2018

Council vote to raise council tax by 5.99%

Due to ongoing financial pressure brought on by Government austerity measures and continuing demands on Adult and Children’s Social Care, Council Tax for 2018/19 will rise by 5.99% for Sefton Council services.

2nd March 2018

GPs issue stroke warning

NHS chiefs are urging Sefton residents to change their lifestyles to reduce the risk of having a stroke. A national campaign, Act F.A.S.T has been launched to increase awareness of the signs

2nd March 2018

Blyth V Southport – MATCH OFF

This weekend’s game against Blyth Spartans has been postponed. Following a pitch inspection at noon on Thursday, it was found that the snow was over 12 inches deep in some parts of

2nd March 2018

Sefton Council listens and brings back 30-minute parking charge to Southport after local groups hold talks

Sefton Council has brought back cheaper 30-minute parking after strong representations from Southport Labour and also Southport BID. Parking meters will now accept a reduced fee of 80p after both groups pushed for

2nd March 2018

Funeral arrangement announced for Michael Dominic Calveley

Funeral arrangement announced for Michael Dominic Calveley. OTS News is saddened to report the passing of former Southport policeman Michael Dominic Calveley Born in 1962, Michael was a familiar face on the

1st March 2018

Get your name down for YMCA Climbing

Due to how popular our Re-opening weekend of the Climbing Room last weekend was, we are now running a After School Climbing Club which will be on every Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5:30pm

1st March 2018