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Conservative volunteers pick litter along Lord Street

This week Southport Conservatives have been out picking litter along Lord Street. A group of dedicated volunteers including Birkdale Ward campaigner, Lee Durkin, Kew Ward campaigner Laura Nuttall and Dukes Ward Councillors,

1st July 2021

Determined supporters vow to Race For Life

People are being urged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Merseyside. The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to the region this summer and autumn but

24th June 2021

Council confirm Marine Lake events centre will form part of Town Deal spending

A stunning and modern Marine Lake events centre and light show is set to bring over half a million visitors and nearly 300 new jobs to Southport, Sefton Council can reveal. The

16th June 2021

Vigil to be held after tragic death of local girl

A vigil is to be held on Southport Beach after the heart-breaking passing of Stanley High School pupil Semina Haliwell. Hundreds of tributes have been posted online after 12-year-old Semina tragically lost

13th June 2021

Pleasureland to raise money for Botanic cleanup campaign

Pleasureland will open its doors to the Southport community tomorrow to raise money for the Make a Change for Ben Campaign. The campaign is in memory of Ben Crallan-Smith and aims to

12th June 2021

Round Table Chairman in hospital with blood cancer inspires friends to cycle to all three Clatterbridge centres

The former Chairman of Southport Hesketh Round Table has spent the past five months battling blood cancer in hospital. Now Dean Wilson’s friends from Round Table are planning to cycle from Southport

10th June 2021

Labour councillor thanked as skatepark reopens after ramp refurbishments

Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is now complete and the much-loved community asset back open. Specialist skate ramp builders used their expertise to repair and refurbish the structures

9th June 2021

Owners of Southport’s historic buildings encouraged to open doors for Townscape Heritage Project

Southport business and building owners are being encouraged to open their doors to the public for a behind the scenes look at the town’s hidden heritage gems. Plans are well underway for

4th June 2021

Fox and Goose close to return with first event confirmed

Southport’s popular Fox and Goose pub is close to a return with the new owners revealing that a reopening date has been confirmed internally. While the opening date has not been publicly

3rd June 2021

Brand new Makers Market launches outside Southport Market

The brand new Makers Market is due to launch in Southport! The first event will take place on Market Street, next to the new look Southport Market, on Sunday, 6th June. It

3rd June 2021

Local Labour Party raises funds for Southport Baby Bank

The Southport branch of the Labour Party responded to a call for funds earlier this year from Southport Baby Bank based at Southport Community Centre, Norwood Road. In March 2021, the town’s

3rd June 2021

Residents asked to support community projects across Sefton

Sefton Council urging residents to lend their support to three new ideas which will put local people at the heart of the efforts to create more vibrant, resilient and connected communities. Residents

27th May 2021

Fans urged to back amateur Southport side as they aim for cup glory

An amateur football team from Southport are aiming for cup success this Monday at the fourth time of asking. Southport & Ainsdale Saturday Seniors face off against Milton First FC in the

15th May 2021

Sefton gets ‘back to nature’ for Mental Health Awareness Week

Organisations across Sefton are championing the benefits of the great outdoors during Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May), as well as sharing resources and services to help residents boost their mental health.

12th May 2021

New Councillor straight to work over Knob Hall Lane maintenance dispute

Less than 24 hours after his election, new Conservative Councillor for Cambridge Sinclair D’Albuquerque is supporting residents of Knob Hall Lane in a long-standing dispute over the upkeep of the road. Knob

8th May 2021

Southport foster dad encourages others to consider fostering

A father from Southport who was raised by his own grandparents after a family breakdown is calling for more people in the local area to consider opening their homes to vulnerable children

8th May 2021

Rueben targets £1000 for Alzheimer’s Society with Ben Nevis climb

Local resident Rueben Naidoo is looking to raise £1,000 for Alzheimer’s Society by climbing Ben Nevis next month. Rueben sadly lost his grandmother to Alzheimer’s and will be climbing Scotland’s highest mountain

8th May 2021

Birkdale candidate calls for street sign repair

Birkdale’s Lee Durkin is pursuing funding for a number of damaged metal street name signs after raising this last year. Mr. Durkin said: “After visiting Birkdale and Hillside before the very first

4th May 2021

Southport skatepark improvements ramping up

Work to install four refurbished ramps at Southport’s skatepark is nearing completion. Specialist skate ramp builders are working between the site and their workshop to refurbish the structures which needed extensive works

4th May 2021

Marshside Primary School launch “Big Bus Project” fundraiser

Marshside Primary are looking to create more space for learning opportunities within their school grounds and also put together something which they can share with the community. The school have launched a

26th April 2021

Historic red telephone boxes next to Southport Town Hall should be preserved says councillor

A councillor is calling for the two historic red telephone boxes next to Southport Town Hall to be preserved as part of the town’s heritage. Town centre councillor Sir Ron Watson instead

21st April 2021

Hotel Manager to take 36 mile walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

The manager of the Salfordian Hotel on Park Crescent will walk 36 miles between Southport and Salford to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Paul Bailey, who tragically lost his father to

20th April 2021

Healthwatch Sefton encourages people to share experience of care homes during covid pandemic

Healthwatch Sefton, the local independent champion for health and care, has launched a campaign to encourage people to share their care home experience during the past 12 months. Diane Blair, Manager of

18th April 2021

Lee Durkin questions Crescent Road resurfacing efforts

Birkdale’s Lee Durkin has concerns after being contacted by a local resident after a leaflet from the current Birkdale Councillors was delivered. Mr Durkin said: “I was contacted online by a local

15th April 2021

Holly Bank celebrate zero COVID infections and full vaccination of residents and staff

Holly Bank Nursing Home are celebrating their residents and staff having the second dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and getting through the pandemic so far without any of their residents contracting

13th April 2021

Southport great grandmother says ‘shop and drop’ to beat cancer

A stalwart volunteer is urging people to help Southport’s Cancer Research UK shop get back to the business of beating cancer as restrictions on non-essential retail lift from today, Monday April 12.

12th April 2021

Southport pays tribute to Prince Philip

A touching floral tribute lay at the foot of the Southport War Memorial this afternoon, as a poignant symbol of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip on Friday. The Duke

11th April 2021

Queenscourt Hospice Forget Me Not Appeal

This Spring you are invited to support the Queenscourt Hospice Forget Me Not Appeal and celebrate the life of someone you love. By making a donation and dedicating a flower in their

10th April 2021

Local “best dressed” competition in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Southport resident Tracy Hall is hosting an online “best dressed” competition on Grand National day in aid of Macmillan cancer support. All you need to do is donate to the official JustGiving

10th April 2021

Southport duo climb sand dune 500 times for Claire House hospice

Two determined fundraising heroes spent an exhausting NINE HOURS running up and down sand dunes in Southport to complete the Sandhill 500 and raise thousands of pounds for children at Claire House

8th April 2021

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