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Bispham Road light switch on event cancelled due to weather concerns

A planned switch-on event for the newly installed Bispham Road Christmas tree in Norwood has been cancelled due to weather concerns. Storm Arwen is set to batter the North-West coast throughout the

26th November 2021

Huge Bispham Road Christmas tree to be switched on Friday

Residents in Norwood ward are already getting into the festive spirit with the arrival of an early Christmas present. A huge Christmas tree has been installed on Bispham Road courtesy of the

24th November 2021

Bispham Road Improvement plan sees significant step forward

Plans for bringing more of a village-like feel to the Bispham Road area have taken a significant step forward with the first of a series of planters being installed. The planters are being

25th August 2021

Councillors vote to oppose political boundary changes

Sefton’s councillors have voted to oppose changes plans that would see Ainsdale removed from the Southport political constituency. A motion filed by Labour councillor Greg Myers moves “that Sefton Council rejects in

16th July 2021

Southport Labour Chair steps down after becoming Sefton Cabinet member

Southport Labour’s Chair, Councillor Mhairi Doyle, is stepping down after overseeing one of the most successful periods in the party’s history locally. After five years in the role, she is leaving to concentrate

22nd June 2021

Botanic Park Lake clean-up campaigners hold “very positive” meeting with council

Campaigners aiming to improve the water quality in the Botanic Gardens park lake say they are ‘really encouraged’ after meeting to discuss the issue with Sefton Council representatives. The campaigners met with

29th May 2021

Bispham Road project kickstart after pandemic pause

A scheme to improve one of Southport’s retail areas has taken another significant step forward after delays due to the pandemic threatened to derail it. The plan aims to pull together the residential

24th May 2021

Labour capture Birkdale for first time while Lib Dems lose 4 Southport seats

Labour have secured a Sefton Council seat in Birkdale for the first time in history while the Liberal Democrat vote collapsed in Southport, with the party losing four seats across the town.

7th May 2021

VIDEO | Meet the candidates – 2021 Local Elections

In the buildup to the 2021 local election taking place next Thursday, OTS News has interviewed 15 election candidates from Southport and Freshfield vying for a seat on Sefton Council. Recorded video

29th April 2021

Labour points to positives and “fundamental change” as Southport candidates unveiled

Following huge gains locally in recent years, Labour is looking to further strengthen its position in Southport after revealing its candidates in the town for next month’s local elections. The last contest

13th April 2021

Council’s “fantastic work” vital to Town Deal success says independent Board Chair

Sefton Council has been praised for being critical to Southport’s recent multi-million-pound funding success by the independent chair of the board tasked with making the bid. Southport Town Deal Board Chair Rob

24th March 2021

Threat to Southport Town Deal warning, as rail consultation closes today

Southport’s multi-million pound Town Deal funding could be undermined by the threat to one of its vital transport links, it has been warned. Just last week it was announced that the town is

10th March 2021

Metro Mayor backs ‘Hands Off’ campaign to save Piccadilly rail route

The Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor has come out strongly in defence of Southport’s threatened rail service to Manchester Piccadilly, warning that the town could be ‘left behind’ if it is cut. Steve

4th March 2021

Less than two weeks to save Piccadilly rail route campaigners warn

Campaigners trying to fight off a threat to Southport’s direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly have warned that local opposition must act quickly to make itself heard before time runs out. A

1st March 2021

Petition tells Department for Transport “Hands Off!” vital Southport rail service

The Department for Transport has been told “Hands Off” Southport’s direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly by a group of local councillors. The call comes in an online petition which states that

22nd February 2021

Councillor says Government is “stacking the deck” against Southport rail users

The government has been accused of being “up to its old tricks” by trying to remove Southport’s direct Manchester Piccadilly rail service for the second time in recent years. It comes after

9th February 2021

Hundreds tested at Kew in first day of Park and Ride testing facility

‘Hundreds’ of Norwood residents were tested at Kew Park and Ride on Wednesday, with the supporting door to door program set to deliver around 10,000 tests in the area. 2 ‘Mobile Test

4th February 2021

Southport Councillors reassure residents over South African Covid 19 in their ward

Norwood’s councillors have moved to reassure local residents after the discovery of the South African Covid variant in their ward. The news caused widespread concern across Southport after it was revealed

2nd February 2021

Southport ‘clean air’ rail plan on track for region

Council hopefuls in Southport are looking to clean up after successfully persuading key stakeholders to join their campaign for improved air quality in the area. Labour’s Birkdale candidate Sonya Kelly put forward

14th November 2020

Local groups rally to combat Southport child food poverty after MP “utterly failed”

Sefton Council, local charities and businesses are being praised for rallying around after the government refused to extend free school meals to hard-pressed local families this week. Despite strong appeals from Manchester

24th October 2020

Labour volunteers meet crate expectations as foodbank relocates

Local Labour volunteers reached for the Weetabix and much more this week to help Southport Foodbank relocate their huge warehousing operation. The foodbank is moving to a new main hub after six

20th August 2020

Plan to build commerce and community spirit in “forgotten” Southport retail area.

Local councillors are spearheading a move to revitalise one of Southport’s more “forgotten” retail areas by launching a scheme to help improve it. They’ve joined forces with traders on Bispham Road to look

5th August 2020

Southport baby business says local councillor and Sefton saved them from going under in Covid crisis

A Southport woman has praised her ward councillor and the local authority after she says they came to her rescue and helped save her business. Jennifer Butler Scholes owns local companies Empowered

25th July 2020

Covid Clutter Cleared By Southport Councillors’ Community Project

Local councillors and volunteers have been helping residents clear their Covid clutter after weeks of lockdown led to unwanted items and rubbish stockpiling. Norwood’s councillors arranged the community skips to help

2nd July 2020

Apology demanded from Southport MP accused of “clear discrimination” against Black Lives Matter protest

Southport’s Conservative MP has been told he should apologise after denouncing the Black Lives Matter protest held in the town at the weekend. Posting on his Facebook page, Damien Moore made a

18th June 2020

Southport MP accused of “Trump tactics” after censorship in funding row.

Southport’s Tory MP has been accused of “brittle petulance” after a remarkable outburst against a local councillor in a row over funding. Damien Moore reacted after one of the town’s Norwood councillors

15th June 2020

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Damien Moore MP responds on Cllr Greg Myers Sefton funding allegations

Southport MP Damien commented: “I will be updating my Facebook page and website later this week to update constituents about funding for Sefton Council, but I wanted to tackle this article by

12th June 2020

Southport Tory MP quizzed over “black hole” Sefton Covid cash cuts.

Sefton Council has had nearly a quarter of its emergency funding slashed by the government as it tries to tackle the Coronavirus Crisis, it’s been revealed. The authority has been handed a

12th June 2020

Departing Southport Hospital chief says its problems can’t be underestimated

Southport’s departing NHS trust chief has made clear that the hospital and its A&E department are secure for now but expressed concern over long term problems that need addressing. Speaking in a

31st October 2019

Party Hopper Darcy savaged over Liz rail crossing issue

New Southport Brexit Candidate: genuine safety concerns or simply more political engineering? Through a Freedom of Information request, Labour campaigners discovered that the contentious Birkdale rail crossing site was recommended for an

30th August 2019