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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

2nd September 2021

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

27th August 2021

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

27th August 2021

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

26th August 2021

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

26th August 2021

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

25th August 2021

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

25th August 2021

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

25th August 2021

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

20th August 2021

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

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

20th August 2021

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

19th August 2021

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

19th August 2021

‘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

18th August 2021

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

13th August 2021

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

12th August 2021

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

8th August 2021

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,

28th July 2021

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

9th July 2021

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

6th July 2021

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

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