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Sefton Council secures funding for Town Hall to go cleaner and greener

Vital works are set to take place at Southport and Bootle Town Halls in an effort to make the buildings more energy efficient. Sefton Council has recently secured £875,000 from the Public

12th March 2021

Pleasureland preparing for Summer 2021 recruitment

Pleasureland will soon open their recruitment for the 2021 season, with the park set to reopen on 12 April. Park boss Norman Wallis said: “Pleasureland is at the heart of Southport’s community

11th March 2021

Threat to Southport Town Deal warning, as rail consultation closes today

Southport’s multi-million pound Town Deal funding could be undermined by the threat to one of its vital transport links, it has been warned. Just last week it was announced that the town is

10th March 2021

CCTV released after Pleasureland break-in

Police are investigating and an appeal has been launched for any information after two men were caught breaking into Pleasureland Southport overnight. Security cameras were tripped after motion sensors detected two men,

8th March 2021

Residents urged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of local elections

Residents across Sefton are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote in time for the local elections this coming May. On Thursday, May 6 residents throughout the borough will

6th March 2021

Wallis pledges a long hot summer with lower prices for families

Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis: £37.5 Town Deal is ‘catalyst needed’ to ensure town’s future success

The £37.5million Town Deal funding for Southport is “the catalyst needed” to ensure the town’s future success. Norman Wallis, the owner of Southport Pleasureland, is part of the Town Deal board which

6th March 2021

New scoreboard installed at Southport Rugby Club

Southport RFC have confirmed that their new digital scoreboard has been successfully installed. The club said on Twitter: “Southport RFC is delighted to announce that our new scoreboard has been installed. “The

6th March 2021

Southport MP Damien Moore ‘appalled’ by 4.99% Council Tax rise in Sefton

Southport MP Damien Moore says he is appalled by the “abominable” decision to demand an extra 4.99% in Council Tax from local families as they struggle to cope with the impact of

5th March 2021

Southport FC scholarship trial applications now open

Places are currently available for Southport FC’s scholarship trials in partnership with Christ the King School & Sixth Form. The trials take place on Tuesday 6 April a 7pm. To register, e-mail

5th March 2021

Councillor welcomes pension pay-out for women

Southport Councillor Pat Keith, who has championed women’s pension rights, has welcomed the government announcement that around 200,000 women could be in line for big pay-outs. The Department for Work and Pensions

5th March 2021

MPs join forces to campaign against Southport-Manchester Rail Service removal

A cross-party group of MPs and community leaders have come together to safeguard essential rail services that serve half a million people in the North West. The MPs for Southport and West

5th March 2021

In full: Council leader Ian Maher’s open letter to public after tax raise

Dear all, Last night (Thursday, March 4) Sefton Council set its budget for 2021/22. As a result of Covid, this is the most technical budget the council has set. We’ve always managed

5th March 2021

Sefton Council confirms 4.99% council tax rise

Council tax in Sefton will rise by the maximum 4.99% following the approval of the Council’s budget for 2021/22. The rise will take effect from next month. The budget means anyone living

5th March 2021

Police warn dog owners of suspicious pellets found in Hesketh Park

Local police have received two reports from dog owners that their dogs have ingested pink pellets discarded on Hesketh Park this week. Sefton Police said: “As a precautionary measure both dogs were

4th March 2021

New director joins Southport FC board

Southport FC have announced that local businessman Anthony Evans will join the club board. SFC said: “The Board are pleased to welcome, as a new Director, West Lancashire based entrepreneur Anthony Evans.

4th March 2021

2021 Census instructions begin to arrive in Southport homes

Instructions to complete the 2021 British Census are starting to arrive in Southport homes. Census 2021 will be the first British census to collect most data online and will be completed despite

4th March 2021

Two men arrested after suspected theft of children’s bikes and scooters

Police have arrested two men and recovered children’s bikes and scooters after an incident in Formby on Sunday, February 14. At around 8.15pm, patrols on Duke Street sighted two men in possession

4th March 2021

Metro Mayor backs ‘Hands Off’ campaign to save Piccadilly rail route

The Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor has come out strongly in defence of Southport’s threatened rail service to Manchester Piccadilly, warning that the town could be ‘left behind’ if it is cut. Steve

4th March 2021

Minor traffic disruption at Town Lane after car collides with lampost

Paramedics and police have dashed to Kew this evening after a car collided with a lamppost. Police officers and paramedics were alerted to the scene after a black hatchback left the road

3rd March 2021

Councillor candidate criticises Sefton car parking charges

Dukes Ward Conservative candidate, Michael Prendergast, has criticised Sefton Council’s decision to maintain Southport town centre car parking charges at current levels. “It is very disappointing for businesses operating in Southport town

3rd March 2021

Southport set for £37.5m regeneration after Town Deal Bid is partially passed

Southport has been offered £37.5m of the £50m requested in the Town Deal Bid as part of the Budget unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak this afternoon. Luke Hall MP, the Conservative Minister

3rd March 2021

Southport man arrested for attempted thefts from cars

A Southport local man aged 48 was arrested on Thursday the 25th February, in connection with a number of attempted thefts from cars in various locations around the Southport area. He was

3rd March 2021

Pontins exposed for ‘gypsy name’ blacklist

Pontins have said they will now change their working ways after being exposed for blacklisting a set of surnames that ‘had connotations related to the travelling community.’ The Equality Human Rights Commission

2nd March 2021

Sefton MP: Families face triple blow to finances unless Chancellor changes course at Budget

Bill Esterson says Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to hit families in Sefton Central with a triple blow of council tax hikes, frozen pay and cuts to social security at his Budget

1st March 2021

Police called to ‘high speed smash’ in Birkdale

Two cars have been involved in a serious collision in Birkdale this afternoon in what appears to be a high speed crash. A Toyota and a BMW collided with each other on

1st March 2021

Councillors warn of serious flaws to child benefit system

Two Southport councillors have been alerted to serious flaws in the Child Benefit system which has denied local families thousands of pounds they were entitled to. Councillor Pat Keith and Councillor Lynne

1st March 2021

20 fines issued, 100 cars turned away from Formby Beach

Officers have issued approximately 20 fixed penalty notices and turned over 100 cars away from Formby beach today. Throughout the day, patrols have been in attendance along the coastal area following reports

28th February 2021

Bomb disposal clear discovered device with controlled explosion

Merseyside Police have confirmed that officers are in attendance at Formby beach today (Friday 26 February) following the discovery of a suspected unexploded ordnance device. Officers were called around 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday

26th February 2021

Queenscourt Hospice open applications for 2021 London Marathon

Queenscourt Hospice are on the hunt for one lucky Southport resident to take their spot on Team Queenscourt for the 2021 London Marathon. Queenscourt Hospice said: “We have just one of our

26th February 2021

Hotel group plans Southport job creation with expansion

A Southport group are appealing for hospitality staff who sadly lost their job during the coronavirus pandemic to contact them with a view to getting a new role as part of their

26th February 2021