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Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from the Council’s highway safety team will offer a range of practical advice to young riders and their parents. Sessions are free but pre-booking is essential. Join in the fun at Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Lane on Tuesday, October 24between 9am-12pm or Southport’s Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive on Thursday, October 26 from 9am to 12pm. Parents of youngsters that have taken part in previous sessions have said: “Thank you to you and your team for this morning’s cycling session. “It was brilliantly run and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of you and your team was evident from the start. Great tips, great advice, and great results. “We have absolutely loved the session learning skills to carry this on and enjoy cycling together as a family!” Pre booking is essential due to popularity. To register, call Sefton Council, on 0345 140 0845.

Ditch Those Stabilisers return by popular demand

Back by popular demand during the October half term, Sefton Council is delighted to offer a number of ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride
5th October 2017

BMW rear ended outside Southport Hospital

RTC Town Lane Kew Southport The emergency services were called to Town Lane, Southport shortly after 5.15pm this evening to reports of an RTC (Wednesday 3 October). Two cars collided near to the traffic lights
4th October 2017

Special Constable Recruitment – Southport

Special Constable Recruitment – Southport Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers, who come from all walks of life.  They work alongside our regular officers in the local neighbourhood policing teams and play
4th October 2017

Nominations sought for Sefton Shining Stars Awards

A Sefton charity is seeking nominations for a major awards scheme which recognises outstanding achievements by children and young people in the borough. The Sefton Shining Stars Awards – now in their
4th October 2017

Your views wanted on council tax consultation

Sefton Council is running a 6-week consultation to gauge views on a revised Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2018/19. Currently around 27,000 households in Sefton receive Council Tax Reduction. Sefton Council
4th October 2017

Danger hole causes chaos on busy rat run

Furious drivers who have to use Bold Street as a rat run are being forced to mount the pavement to avoid an ever growing pot hole. The hole in the road opened
4th October 2017

Man arrested after Forest Road attempted burglary

A Southport man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary on Forest Road (Tuesday 3 October 2017). At around 10:30pm Merseyside police received a call following a disturbance. Officers detained a 34-year-old man at
4th October 2017

Oktoberfest at The Grasshopper in Hillside

Oktoberfest at The Grasshopper The Grasshopper in Hillside will be transformed into a mini-Bavarian bierhall for their Oktoberfest this weekend. Bavarian flags and bunting will be in evidence and guests will be
3rd October 2017

Roadshows reveal new Southport mental hospital

Southport residents, local organisations and health service users are welcome to drop-in see the latest design visuals for the town’s new mental health hospital prior to construction starting here this autumn. Mersey
3rd October 2017
Cllr Barton S106 Proposals

Councillor secures improvements for Lord Street

A much-needed makeover of Lord Street is to begin in the next few weeks after a campaigning councillor called on Sefton Council to complete a series of improvements. Cllr David Barton, who
3rd October 2017
UPDATE

Man charged following Cemetery Road attack

Man charged following Cemetery Road attack Dale Tennant has been remanded in custody until Tuesday, 31 October. Merseyside Police detectives investigating an assault in Southport on Sunday, 1 October have charged a man
3rd October 2017

Hikers needed to join local walking group 

Members of a walking club are urging South- port residents to join them to get fit and make new friends at the same time! The Southport Ramblers meet up each Sunday to
2nd October 2017
Fireworks

Thousands enjoy Southport fireworks spectacle

Crowds in their thousands visited Victoria Park, Southport at the weekend to watch an incredible three day fireworks spectacular. The Champion of Champions competition saw seven previous winners of the popular British
2nd October 2017
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Learn how to feel good about yourself

Learn how to feel good about yourself To coincide with its first anniversary, Living Well Sefton – the local wellbeing organisation – is supporting a World Mental Health Day event at Hugh
2nd October 2017
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