Scarthwaite Country House Hotel Crook O’Lune, Lancaster, LA2 9HR Tea and Coffee served from 10.30am meeting begins 11.00am and finishes 3.00pm Buffet Lunch will also be served The agenda will concentrate on
When are councillors and the authorities going to address the issue of traffic coming into Southport off the Formby Bypass at Woodvale? For years, north travelling motorists have struggled for position when
Another Coastal Road Crash in Ainsdale A collision between two cars occurred this morning near to Pontins, Thursday 8 December 2016. The accident occurred between an Isuzu and a Ford during heavy
Southport’s Xmas parade returned to the resort this year. Local resident Adam Brown was behind this fun-filled festive event. The celebration is being used to deliver toys for disabled children at Ainsdale’s
Dear Cllr Barton I am writing to you because rightly or wrongly you appear to be the ‘only’ remaining semblance of the Conservative Party in Southport. I am also aware that you
The derelict Brook building on the corner of Sandbrook Way is now threatening additional public danger, thanks to recent damage this weekend. A makeshift tape barrier has been placed around a lamp
This week a test drilling/survey for proposed housing developments started in George Drive, Ainsdale. Residents that utilise the woodlands for recreational family purposes with their children have been fighting hard to save
It’s not quite Halloween yet, but tonight (28th October) Southport became ‘Spookport’. Crowds lined the town as Lord Street was treated to a Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ parade. Thankfully the night stayed dry, as
A circumzenithal arc appeared high over Hesketh Bank farmlands this afternoon. The Circumzenithal arc is also know as the ‘Upside down Rainbow’, for obvious reasons. This attractive phenomenon forms when sunlight refracts
Fire control teams have been busy trying to quell a huge fire at Seaforth Docks that started last night. The sky over Liverpool docks seen from Hightown/Crosby sand dunes – full of
Fundraiser Emma Graham stated: “We are hoping to raise £500 from this final event of the year. We are holding a Family Christmas Shopping Evening on Friday 25th November at St Jeromes
The Sovini Group have now applied to Sefton Council for permission to build 17 dwellings plus 4 self-contained apartments and car parking space adjacent to George Drive and Elizabeth Drive. Residents and
Ecological threat to Southport, Liverpool, Blackpool and Cumbrian populations from Fat- Cat Hydrofracking Operation? On 1 April 2011 an earthquake hit Blackpool. Around about that time a few notes were made, as
Following my blog article, which also appeared on OTS News (see below), we have had many contacts with concerned dog owners. A few of these correspondents may have vital details regarding the
Lost Dog at Halsall, Lancashire, on canal tow path Have you lost a dog ‘similar’ to this one this afternoon on the Leeds and Liverpool canal, at Halsall? Please note that this
OTS News recently ran this story… Marijuana for medical purposes should be legalised, says John Pugh MP The comment from Southport’s MP has come following the findings of a survey produced by
The decision makers at Sefton Council seem to have gone totally mad. Today, workers started drilling into marked speed bump areas down Ainsdale’s (20 mph – limited) Orchard Lane. This is just
Is Sefton Council set to waste more of our cash on new speed bumps? Celebrations surrounding the removal of hated speed bumps in Ainsdale’s Orchard Lane may be short-lived, as the council
Once again, the rain stayed away and the pilots put on an amazing display at the Southport Air Show 2016. The incredible Typhoon appeared again, making many spectators wish they had brought
The weather was kinder than many expected and the intrepid pilots all put on an amazing show. Anyway, pictures often speak more than words so here we go… The show seemed a
A B-25 Mitchell medium bomber (Sarinah) was seen today at RAF Woodvale. The RAF received almost 900 Mitchells, using them to replace Douglas Bostons, Lockheed Venturas and Vickers Wellington bombers. The Mitchell
Sefton’s food caddie collection extended timing is bringing in maggots and potentially placing public health at risk, according to residents and councillors. In June, the press reported that in Sefton the collection
Unpopular and dangerous speed bumps were removed this week in Ainsdale’s Orchard Lane. Damage to the bumps, from car exhausts etc grinding, was previous marked as on ongoing problem. Unsightly and dangerous
‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition presented to Sefton Council and clean-up work is underway Ainsdale’s Cllr Lynne Thompson has now presented the ‘Woodvale Stop the Rot’ petition to Sefton’s CEO Margaret Carney.
Ahoy there! Have you ever wanted to be able to sail or charter a boat abroad and don’t know where to start? Set a course for Greenbank High School in Hastings Road Southport
A St John Stones Church activist contacted OTS News with the following information … “Concrete blocks from the residents’ wall have been dislodged by vandals on either Sunday or Monday night and
Vandalism continues around the Marine Lake. Not a pretty sight for residents or visitors to the resort to be greeted with. The pictures in this article were all taken on 21st August
Today’s event was not quite as wet as yesterday’s and blue skies showed at times. Jonathan Marshall with his horses and falcons proved popular once again. The Stunt Monkey team doing their
Southport Flower Show 2016 – the second day The 19th August 2016 saw a very wet and dull flower show, not at all like yesterday’s sun-filled event. http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/southport-flower-show-2016.html Seats remained empty for
The Southport Flower Show was opened by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott yesterday (18 August). Thousands of visitors attended the annual floral event at the resort’s Victoria Park. It’s being promoted as the