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Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Public welcome at November Southport CCG meetings

Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Sefton are encouraging anyone with an interest to go along to their November governing body meetings. The CCGs’ hold their governing body meetings every two months in
16th October 2017

Southport FC finally to get stadium investment

Planning Permission Granted For Disabled Shelter At Southport FC The club are pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted by Sefton Council for the construction of the new disabled shelter
16th October 2017
Councillors welcome leasehold breakthrough

Councillors welcome leasehold breakthrough

Southport’s fight against leasehold properties has made big advances on two fronts with a landmark decision by a major house builder and the formation of a residents’ action group. David Wilson Homes
16th October 2017

​Can Bootle Bosses resist the Green Bin Tax temptation

As it is revealed in national newspapers that six in ten councils now make families pay an annual fee of ​up to £100 to pick up garden waste. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4983378/Most-councils-charge-collecting-garden-bulky-waste.html ​Southport gardeners are wondering how long it
16th October 2017

Beach wardens target Sunday drivers 

Beach lovers oblivious to the winter closure of Ainsdale beach have paid a high price after wardens caught out drivers parking around Toad Hall. The common tactic of beach lovers to park
15th October 2017

Smack & Pot heads out of control in Woodvale

Community Support officer patrols appear to have been increased following reports that drug use is widespread outside St John Stone Catholic church on Sandbrook Way. Anxious residents at local flats  adjacent to
15th October 2017

The Hesketh Colts Fun Day

There is a sponsored fun run today at 4 o’clock on Meols Cop field. The Hesketh Colts football teams are raising money for football kits across ages 6-16. This time the ‘Diddies’
14th October 2017

CBeebies Star to appear at Christmas switch on

The Southport BID have announced that CBeebies presenter Alex Winters will be appearing at this years lights switch on. A BID spokesperson  said: “We are really excited that CBeebies Alex Winters will
14th October 2017

Suspected drink Driver refuses breath test

A suspected drunk driver has smashed into a parked van, practically writing it off on Lytham Road. The incident, which happened less than an hour ago, took place when a Kia Sorrento
13th October 2017
kgv

It’s official – KGV is rated good by Ofsted

KGV College have received a seal of approval from Ofsted in their recent inspection with Good across all areas. It’s good news all round for KGV this year with bumper enrolment numbers,
13th October 2017

Concern over Southport Children Centres

Concern over Children Centres Southport Liberal Democrat councillors have expressed grave concern over Sefton Council’s proposal to combine the work of Children Centres with Talbot Street Family Centre. “This plan by Sefton
13th October 2017

Gypsy Travellers set up camp in Kings Gardens

 A gang of Travellers have set up camp in the Kings Gardens in Southport overnight (Friday 13 October) Although faster and more effective enforcement powers have come into force regarding unauthorised Gypsy
13th October 2017
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