Afghan appeal clothing banks filled to capacity
Thousands of kind hearted and generous residents have pulled together to donate to the Sefton Afghan Appeal to help those families who will be settling in the borough across the coming weeks
University staff to strike over huge pay row
A local university which employs numerous staff from Southport and the surrounding area is yet again to be hit by strike action. Staff members from the University of Liverpool, a number of
Sefton Mayor to host Oktoberfest Celebration
Beers will flow and Brätwurst will burst at the 2021 Mayor of Sefton’s charity Oktoberfest night next month Hosted by Sefton Mayor Clare Carragher, the first of what is hoped to be an annual
The Life Rooms re-opens its doors to the community after the pandemic
The Life Rooms, the award-winning social prescribing service for local communities, is reopening its doors to service users on 4 October following 12 months of online sessions throughout the pandemic. Following the
Could you retrain as a carer in Southport?
People who are looking for roles in the care sector or want to try a new career helping others are being encouraged to attend an open day next week. Helping Hands Home
Hesketh Park Observatory to host open days after 18 months of closure
The Observatory in Hesketh Park reopens on Sunday 26th September, after an eighteen month period of closure during lockdown. “Open Days” will also be held on 31st October and 28th November. With
Southport Strollers celebrates third birthday
A Southport running club is putting in the miles as founders celebrate its third birthday. Southport Strollers Running Club began in September 2018 with just 20 attendees, a figure which had now
Wrexham Mum thanks Southport heroes who helped through pier seizure ordeal
A mum from Wrexham is thanking a group of total strangers who rushed to her rescue after she collapsed with a seizure in Southport. Natilina Ford from Wrexham, who was in town
Visitors thanked after busy summer at the Sefton coast
As the school summer holidays come to an end, so does a busy season along the Sefton coast where the Council’s Green Sefton Service has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors this
Fire Service urging reopened businesses not to ignore fire safety
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is urging businesses that have reopened their doors not to overlook fire safety and ensure it remains a top priority in the workplace. The call comes
Council launches donation appeal for Afghan refugees
An appeal has been launched across Sefton to help families from Afghanistan who may find themselves resettling in the Borough in the coming weeks and months. Sefton Council, Sefton Council for Voluntary
Sefton Council Cabinet approves £2m+ of new children’s social care roles
Councillors at today’s Sefton Council Cabinet meeting have approved more than £2 million to fund new roles in its Children’s Social Care Department. This investment in staff is in addition to an
Birkdale couple to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats raising money for Formby Befriending Scheme
As we see the green shoots of being able to safely meet up in group activities again, local solicitor Liz Foggin and her husband Matt are raising funds for the Formby Befriending
Southport Market confirms Bank Holiday special opening
Southport Market will be open this Bank Holiday Monday to cater for thousands of hungry and thirsty visitors. The hugely popular King Street based Market will temporarily extend its opening hours to
Council to hold ‘men and the menopause’ workshops
Sefton Council is leading the way in the Liverpool City Region to get its male employees talking about the menopause and its effects on the workplace. The local authority’s dedicated Active Workforce
Call to take part in Green Sefton customer satisfaction survey
Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service loves the Borough’s parks, greenspaces, playgrounds, sports pitches and beaches just as much as its residents, which is why they want the community’s views on their management
Next of kin appeal after Southport death
Merseyside Police have launched an appeal with the Sefton Coroners Office to search for the next of kin of a Stephen Linton. Merseyside Police said: “Please share and help Sefton Coroners Office
Council reminds taxi drivers simplified licence renewals remain in place
Sefton’s taxi drivers are being reminded that despite the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions, vehicle licence renewals are still being processed through a simple e-mail service. We aim for a turnaround of
Still time to sign up for Queenscourt Star Trekk
Queenscourt Hospice 10K sponsored night walk takes place on Friday the 17th of September 2021. The walk is a healthy, energising and fun event open to everyone, you can take part on
Sefton Council set to improve Botanic Gardens lakeside ahead of major transformation consultation
At a meeting yesterday (Thursday 19th August), Sefton Council set out its plan to improve the lake and lakeside area at Southport’s popular Botanic Gardens in conjunction with local community groups. As
Hospital campaign organiser responds to MP’s apology demand
[Editor: Michele Martin of SOSH was invited to respond to a letter received yesterday from Damien Moore MP. To ensure a fair right of reply, Southport Liberal Democrats and Southport Labour were
Date confirmed and tickets now on sale for Flower Show 2022
The Southport Flower Show will return in 2022, it’s been confirmed. The town’s flagship event will take place between 18-21 August 2022. The show has also confirmed their first guest, announcing that
Skate park reopens with competition after refurbishment
With the newly refurbished skate park fully open and the community of our towns skaters fully back enjoying being able to get back to their sport and socialising, a group of rollerbladers
‘Hospital not closing’ says MP as spat grows over healthcare campaign
Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust’s departing CEO Trish Armstrong-Child has confirmed in a letter to MP Damien Moore that “there are no proposals or plans which would see Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals
Banks residents warned “don’t even light a cigarette” after gas pipe accident
Residents in Bank have been warned: “don’t even light a cigarette” after workers accidentally struck a gas pipe. Local residents living in nearby Sycamore Close added that a loud hissing sound can
Police Commissioner secures £600,000 to tackle domestic abuse & protect families
More than £600,000 of funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner for three projects which will work with the perpetrators of domestic abuse to tackle their behaviour and protect families at
Youth Community Partnership and Labour councillors hold Portland Street family fun day
Last week dozens of local families flocked to Portland Street Field for a free family fun day. The well-attended event was organised by the Youth Community Partnership, a Community Interest Company based
Damien Moore MP calls for Southport residents to celebrate British Heart Foundation’s 60th birthday
Damien Moore MP is urging Southport residents to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on the charity’s 60th birthday year. Since launching on 28th July 1961, the BHF has funded ground-breaking discoveries,
Incredible theatre summer camp in Birkdale this August
Southport songbirds are getting an incredible chance to let their inner stage star shine through at a special musical theatre summer school. Vocal coach Gabrielle Zanobini is holding a week-long summer camp in
Morrisons serves afternoon tea for local NHS heroes
Ambulance and hospital staff enjoyed an afternoon tea yesterday in honour of the NHS’ 73rd birthday following a donation from Morrisons. The afternoon tea was presented on behalf of Morrisons by Southport