Homeless campers have set up at the most exclusive view of the marine lake. Overnight two tents were erected at the north shore of the Marine Lake near to the sand dunes.
The campers who have told concerned dog walkers they are in good health say they chose the spot despite the freezing cold and insist they will stay there until the authorities move them along.
Similar tents have been set up at Kew Roundabout in recent years.
Important information to help rough sleepers in Southport
Sefton Council has a range of services for rough sleepers throughout the borough which are available all year round.
To report an incident of rough sleeping in Sefton please call the Rough Sleeper Outreach Team via Light for Life on 01704 501256 or 07918 746042 outside normal office hours and weekends.
Alternatively, email housing.options@sefton.gov.uk and provide details of the location and any description of the person. We will acknowledge your email and give you a response to your report.
No-one needs to sleep rough and services are available including a ‘sit up’ service providing an overnight room at hostels in Southport and Bootle if needed.
Campsite springs up on Princes Park Southport.
A group of young men have set up camp on Southport‘s Princes Park.
Princes Park has finally been put to good use. Four tents have been pitched near to the old Zoo.
A member the public told OTS News: “This is becoming a big problem, there is also another camper on the Ocean Plaza Marine Lake path by the vantage point, and another at the far end of the Marine Lake.
“These people also leave litter lying around after they have left, and they do not pay for the clean up”.
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