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Council Tax police precept rockets 22% in two years but gives us 53 fewer officers

Lib Dem policing spokesperson, Councillor Simon Shaw, has warned that the amount local council tax payers are having to pay towards Merseyside Police is rising by a staggering 22% in just two

4th February 2019

Public back plans to protect local policing & recruit 40 new officers

More than 74% of respondents to a public consultation have supported a proposal to protect 100 police officer jobs and recruit 40 new officers. Nearly 2,200 people responded, either in person or

4th February 2019

Meols Ward Councillor Advice Centre

COUNCILLOR ADVICE CENTRE: Crossens: St Johns’s Primary School, Rufford Road, second Saturday in the month (except August) between 11am and 12noon. Churchtown: Boxtree Kitchen for Queenscourt café, Manor Road/Cambridge Road roundabout, fourth Thursday in the month

4th February 2019

Pensioners urged to check their eligibility for pension credit

Older people in Formby are being urged to check their eligibility for pension credit after the Government announced a change in the rules that could cost couples up to £7,000 per year.

4th February 2019

“Event day planning” will improve Formby beach traffic issues, say councillors

Formby’s Labour councillors have welcomed moves to introduce “event day” planning to tackle summer traffic and parking issues in the town. Last year saw some of the highest ever single-day visitor numbers to

4th February 2019

UPDATE| Raiders smash hole in wall to get into Southport jewellers

Detectives are appealing for information following the burglary of a jewellers in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Monday 4 February. At around 2.50am, the alarm to Rebecca’s Jewellers on

4th February 2019

Closing the Gender Equality Gap – Women’s Business Conferences in 2019

The start of the year is a great time to think about career progression and building your career networks. If you are looking to boost your career, then a great way to

2nd February 2019

Damien Moore MP on Brexit and the withdrawal agreement

Last week, Members of Parliament cast their vote on the Withdrawal Agreement on the terms of our departure from the European Union and the Political Declaration on our future relationship. I voted

2nd February 2019

SOUTHPORT Writers Search for Love

Looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s day this year? Southport Writers’ Circle are continuing their annual tradition of hosting a ‘Valentine’s Verses’ evening, where all are welcome to share romantic

2nd February 2019

Planned North West roadworks – Monday 4 to Sunday 10 February 2019

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 1 February but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or

1st February 2019

Liberal Democrat Councillors Advice Centre

Liberal Democrat Councillors John Pugh, Tony Dawson and Ward Activist Jo Barton will be holding their Dukes Ward Advice Surgery on Monday 11th February. They will be available from 2pm – 3pm

1st February 2019

New chronic pain management service to be delivered for West Lancashire residents

THE NHS in West Lancashire has developed a new specialist service to support patients living with chronic pain. The service, iHELP Pain Management service, has been designed by local clinicians and patients.

1st February 2019

Southport bus concerns as fares soar and passengers decline under Tories, says Labour’s Liz

New analysis from Labour reveals how bus fares are set to soar over the next few years, while at the same time private companies operating bus routes are raking in billions of

1st February 2019

Funding For Heritage Lottery Project in Southport

Further funding is set to be approved by Sefton Council to submit a second round application for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) for a major project in Southport town centre. Development funding of

1st February 2019

Missing: David James Halpin

Police are appealing for help in finding a 21 year-old man who is missing from home. David James Halpin, who is from the Litherland area, was last seen in Eaton Avenue on

31st January 2019

Southport Conservatives announce first four candidates for May’s Local elections

Southport Conservatives have announced their first four candidates for the local elections in May. Amongst those standing are Cllr Terry Jones (Ainsdale) and Cllr Harry Bliss (Cambridge), two current councillors seeking re-election.

31st January 2019

Home Secretary announces new police powers to deal with knife crime

The Home Secretary is radically stepping up the government’s response to knife crime and will be introducing new orders to prevent criminals carrying blades. As part of decisive action to enhance police

31st January 2019

Reward offered for return jewelly stolen in Ormkirk

A resident in the Ormskirk area has been the victim of a burglary recently where items of jewellery, see pictures, were taken. The victim would like the items returned and is willing

31st January 2019

WARNING | Doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude

6.55pm AINSDALE Police are receiving calls about a number of males doorstep selling in Ainsdale with an aggressive attitude. Officers are in the area. Should anyone call at your home in this

30th January 2019

Get to know more about your tablet – At The Atkinson

Include-It Mersey, a project that aims to reduce digital exclusion across the Liverpool City Region, has teamed up with The Atkinson to provide technical support to local people. Alongside the usual free

30th January 2019

UPDATE | Appeal following a fatal road traffic collision in Southport

POLICE are appealing for information after a pedestrian died following a collision involving a car in Southport this morning (Wednesday 30 January 2019). A report was received shortly before 10.55am that a

30th January 2019

Pedestrian killed in Town Lane RTC

Emergency services have closed off Town Lane after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed by a car. Paramedics and doctors from Southport hospital ran to the aid of the victim but

30th January 2019

Violent male arrested after smashing doors a Southport Hotel

At approximately 01:30 hrs this morning, officers attended The Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport in response to a report of a violent male causing damage at the location. The male had left

30th January 2019

Woodvale Centre launch confidence classes

The Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association are running a free six- week course for residents to help them learn vital skills and help them to improve their confidence. It will run on

29th January 2019

Person killed by train between Hillside and Birkdale

Cancellations to services between Hillside and Birkdale Due to a person being hit by a train between Hillside and Birkdale the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Impact: Train services running

29th January 2019

Have you seen missing Ormskirk man Alastair Scott?

Have you seen Alastair Stott? Police are appealing for information after he went missing from Ormskirk. The 62-year-old was last seen around 12.15am yesterday (Monday, January 28) in the Calder Avenue area.

29th January 2019

Freshfields celebrates incredible milestone as rescue centre turns 40!

The rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of everyone at Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre this week, as the charity celebrated its 40th birthday. Based in Ince Blundell, the animal loving charity

29th January 2019

Councils in England to receive over £50 million to support Brexit preparations

Local authorities across England will receive a share of £56.5 million to help support their preparations for Brexit. Local authorities across England will receive a share of £56.5 million to help support

29th January 2019

Girl airlifted to hospital after being hit by quad in Banks

On Sunday 27th January at around 3pm a young female was knocked down by a Green Honda Fourtrax off road quad bike (picture) on the football field near Aveling Drive, Banks. The

28th January 2019

WEATHER WARNING issued for Merseyside

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for Merseyside from 12noon tomorrow 29th January until 11am on Wednesday 30th January. Please take extra care

28th January 2019