Another rough sleeper in Southport town centre

Another rough sleeper on the streets of Southport this time in Lord Street.

This man is well known around the town centre and sadly he has a drink and drug problem .

Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round.

Services are at hand as we to try and reduce the number of people sleeping rough in Sefton.

If you see anyone sleeping rough or have any concerns about someone on the street, please get in touch. This is especially important during the cold winter months.

To report an incident of rough sleeping in Sefton please call the Rough Sleeper Outreach Team via Light for Life on 01704 501256 or 07918 746042 outside normal office hours and weekends.

Alternatively, email housing.options@sefton.gov.uk and provide details of the location and any description of the person. We will acknowledge your email and give you a response to your report.

No-one needs to sleep rough and services are available including a ‘sit up’ service providing an overnight room at hostels in Southport and Bootle if needed.