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Council vote to raise council tax by 5.99%

Due to ongoing financial pressure brought on by Government austerity measures and continuing demands on Adult and Children’s Social Care, Council Tax for 2018/19 will rise by 5.99% for Sefton Council services.
2nd March 2018

GPs issue stroke warning

NHS chiefs are urging Sefton residents to change their lifestyles to reduce the risk of having a stroke. A national campaign, Act F.A.S.T has been launched to increase awareness of the signs
2nd March 2018

Blyth V Southport – MATCH OFF

This weekend’s game against Blyth Spartans has been postponed. Following a pitch inspection at noon on Thursday, it was found that the snow was over 12 inches deep in some parts of
2nd March 2018

Get your name down for YMCA Climbing

Due to how popular our Re-opening weekend of the Climbing Room last weekend was, we are now running a After School Climbing Club which will be on every Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5:30pm
1st March 2018

Who is Veronica?

Set in the heart of Southport town centre, Veronica’s is set to open in just under 4 weeks. Committed to serving the best seasonal and worldly ingredients, Veronica’s will be ready to
28th February 2018

Care home residents treated to town hall tour

CARE home residents were given a special tour of Bootle Town Hall after being invited by the Mayor of Sefton. Elderly ladies from Woodlands Lodge, in Formby, and Parklands Lodge, in Southport,
28th February 2018

Tributes paid to top town cop

OTS News is saddened to report the passing of former Southport policeman Michael Dominic Calveley Born in 1962, Michael was a familiar face on the beat around the town before he retired
28th February 2018

Ronnie’s car park plan finally approved

Plans to turn the former Ronnies Bistro into a covered car park have been given the green light. A planning application was submitted by applicant Gary Schofield to Sefton Council to change
28th February 2018

WANTED man arrested on Canning Road, Southport

An arrest has been made on Canning Road, Southport. Wanted male arrested for a Domestic incident in Knowsley. The male had been outstanding for the offence since July 2017. Also arrested for
28th February 2018

RTC M57 Northbound

RTC on M57 North at junction 6. The northbound carriageway is down to 1 Lane to allow emergency workers safe access to the car. Traffic still running well.
27th February 2018

Constituency visit to Crossens Nursery School

Damien Moore has visited Crossens Nursery School in Southport as he expanded his tour of the constituency’s primary and secondary schools to nursery. Crossens is a Nursery School on Preston New Road
27th February 2018

Southport Lifeboat goes away for refit

The Southport Lifeboat, Heather White, has today (26/2/18) left Southport destined for Habbeké Shipyard in The Netherlands where she will undergo a major refit after 11 years in service. When she comes back she
27th February 2018
Council Leader attacks critics for "hypocrisy" in Red Tarmac Rows southport

Double Inflation Sefton Council Tax Hike Planned

Double Inflation Sefton Council Tax Hike Planned Council tax bills are going to rise nationally by well over a billion pounds this year despite services such as children’s centres being cut. Sefton
27th February 2018
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