Community | OTS News - Southport

Council reminder with pre-payment electricity vouchers set to expire

Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters have just days to claim unused Energy Support Scheme vouchers. Households across the country received £400 through the Energy Support Scheme over the winter

14th June 2023

Parents and carers invited to share thoughts on local maternity services at listening event

New and soon-to-be parents and carers in Southport and Ormskirk are being encouraged to share their views and experiences of maternity services at an upcoming listening event. Southport Ormskirk Sefton Maternity Voices

8th June 2023

Sefton Pride celebration announced for Victoria Park in Southport this summer

People are invited to celebrate the first Sefton Pride event taking place in Southport this summer. It is free to attend and will take place at Victoria Park in Southport between midday

8th June 2023

Fayre organisers and Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers team join forces for local community

Fayre organiser Cath Regan said: “The raffle at our first Ainsdale fayre is to raise funds for Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers. They are a team of hard working volunteers who keep

6th June 2023

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary issues plea for help as donations drop 70%

Holmeswood’s Woodlands Animal Sanctuary has issued a “direct plea for funds”, with rising costs and declining donation levels placing considerable strain on the shelter. The centre looks after ill, unwanted and neglected

19th May 2023

PCC’s summer Youth Diversion Fund to run for second year

Community groups which can provide safe and engaging activities for young people during the school summer holidays are being invited to bid for a share of £110,000 from Merseyside’s Police Commissioner’s Youth

3rd May 2023

Southport Hesketh Round Table celebrate record year with £35,000 for local good causes

Southport Hesketh Round Table has enjoyed a record breaking year, donating more money to local charities and good causes than ever before. Tablers were delighted to present donations worth a total of

27th April 2023

Ceremony to honour VC winner after grave transformed by volunteers

Victoria Cross hero Richard George Masters, who saved 200 lives during WWI, will be celebrated at a ceremony after his grave was restored by volunteers in Southport.

13th April 2023

Justin Fletcher to perform at Southport Flower Show

Children’s TV star Justin Fletcher is back at Southport Flower Show this year and you can bring the kids along to see him for free! The entertainer, known to millions of youngsters

4th April 2023

Southport to host special event celebrating the 75th Windrush anniversary

People are invited to enjoy a very special event being held in Southport to celebrate the 75th Windrush anniversary. It will culminate with a fun day in the Town Hall Gardens in

3rd April 2023

We Grow Co to hold craft fair for Autism Initiatives

Members of the public are being invited to a Vintage and Craft fair in aid of Autism Initiatives. Held by We Grow Co, the fair will take place from 10am to 4pm

29th March 2023

Local Business Babyballet celebrates 13 years of business

Local Mum of 2, Jennifer Berrett, known to thousands of little stars as Miss Jennifer is delighted to have been sprinkling the magic of ballet, dance and movement and passing on her

15th March 2023

Macmillan centre invites people to their next health and wellbeing event and to join them for parkrun

Southport Macmillan Centre is inviting those affected by cancer to its next Health and Wellbeing event and are encouraging people to join in on the monthly 5k parkrun with the team. The

15th March 2023

Volunteers sought for Southport ‘Big Spring Clean’ to remove coastal debris

Volunteers are being asked to help clear up a line of rubbish left by this winter’s high tides at Southport, stretching from RSPB Marshside car park to Hesketh Road. Wes Davies, Ribble

11th March 2023

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium to host Mother’s Day Remembrance Service

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium will be remembering mothers next month as local families are invited to pay tribute to their maternal loved ones. On Friday 17 March the site is hosting

9th March 2023

Sefton businesses invited to attend mental health workshop

Sefton businesses of any size or sector are being invited to a ‘Health is Wealth’ workshop focusing on mental health wellbeing. InvestSefton has teamed up with PACT Mantality to host the workshop

9th March 2023

Free trees for Birkdale residents to improve local environment

Residents of the Birkdale area will have another opportunity to collect a free whip this Saturday morning. The handout of the whips (or small trees) has been organised by Birkdale Ward’s three

9th March 2023

Farmhouse Kitchen faces anxious wait as judging begins for British Pie Awards

A Southport food establishment is proving the Pies the limit as they rise to the challenge of Britain’s Best Pie. The Farmhouse Kitchen are putting their hugely popular assortment of delicious pies

8th March 2023

Labour councillor and local mum team up to tackle dog fouling problem

Southport councillor and local mum team up to urge dog owners to clean up after their pets to keep streets clean and protect children.

2nd March 2023

Swimmers evacuated from leisure centre pool after ‘accident’

People at a Southport baths got more than they bargained for this morning after one over excited swimmer contaminated the pool. Dunes Leisure Centre staff sounded the alarm and told people to

27th February 2023

Energy bills will soar by at least £500 next month

People will be paying at least £500 a year more for the gas and electric from April, with many not getting any direct financial support for it. Energy regulator Ofgem has set

27th February 2023

Council leader reaffirms support for Ukraine as anniversary approaches

As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian Maher has reaffirmed the Borough’s support for “Ukrainians and Russians everywhere who

23rd February 2023

Edge Hill University reveals £35m development plan

Edge Hill University has unveiled plans for a further £35m development, significantly enhancing the student experience at its Ormskirk campus. The largest element of the new plans is for 232 residential rooms,

22nd February 2023

Keith Brymer Jones to appear at Southport Flower Show

Potter, Ceramic Designer and Broadcaster Keith Brymer Jones will be making an appearance at this year’s show on Friday 18th August. The Great Pottery Show Down star will be taking a break

22nd February 2023

Harry runs London Marathon for Southport Soup Kitchen

A Southport man is getting ready to run the 2023 London Marathon to raise as much money as he can for Southport Soup Kitchen. Harry Topping will be joining thousands of runners

19th February 2023

Volunteer sought to help scrutinise council’s decisions

Are you passionate about local government and want to help make sure the right decisions are being made? Sefton Council is offering a unique opportunity for someone with the right professional background

16th February 2023

JustGiving campaign launched to repair vandalised RSPB Marshside Hide

One of the most important wetland sites for wildlife in the North-West has today launched a new campaign to ask nature lovers to show a little extra love for the reserve and

16th February 2023

Norwood disability improvements in full swing

A number of disability initiatives have begun in Norwood ward with the installation of two new access swings for disabled children. The work programme also includes installing drop kerbs and tactile paving

16th February 2023

Merseyside firefighters among those deployed to Türkiye following earthquakes

Specialist teams from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) are among those being deployed to the Republic of Türkiye to assist with search and rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes. The 77-strong

12th February 2023

Still time to renew energy pre-payment vouchers

Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters that have not used their October and November Energy Support Scheme vouchers to claim payments, can get them reissued even though they have expired.

12th February 2023

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