TAKING BACK CONTROL OF OUR STREETS Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 Looking back at some of Sefton’s Labour Party election material, one of the pledges that were portrayed was to take back control of our streets. This could be construed to be concerned with antisocial behaviour, damage to property; youngsters riding scrambler bikes, motor bikes or speeding drivers who use some roads as race tracks in their high performance vehicles. Cracking down on this behaviour... Local News
SEFTON’S HOUSING COMPANY BUILT ON UNSTABLE FOUNDATIONS 4th October 2021 In February 2021 we highlighted the background to Sefton Council’s decision to set up an arms-length housing company called Sandway Homes Limited. https://www... Local News
DIRTY, DISGRACEFUL SUBWAY POSES THREAT TO RESIDENT'S PERSONAL SAFETY 2nd October 2021 The recent disappearance of Sarah Everard in London has led to searching conversations about the safety of women in our country. It prompts many of us to take a... Local News
EXTRA CASH TO TACKLE VIOLENT CRIME IN MERSEYSIDE 21st September 2021 Merseyside Police is among 18 police forces across England and Wales that are set to receive an additional £4.12 million to increase Hotspot Policing in towns... Local News
THE CONTINUING DETERIORATION OF GRADE II LISTED CARNEGIE LIBRARY, COLLEGE ROAD, CROSBY 18th September 2021 How ironic that Sefton’s Labour Council is looking to build a new library in Crosby Village, having turned their back on a very popular local library in College... Local News
VALUE FOR MONEY - BLUNDELLSANDS WARD 15th September 2021 We are all familiar with the joke “How many men does it take to change a light bulb?” However, obtaining value for money should be a key principle of public... Local News
MISERY IN THE PARK. SEFTON STOP PLAY. 17th August 2021 With our harried and nonstop family lifestyles, many temptations can lure your children away from play. Television, computer games and smartphones all aim to... Local News
Sefton’s Labour Council – ignoring the risks to our coastline 4th August 2021 In November 2020 and again in March 2021 we highlighted some of the risks to Sefton’s eroding coastline and the need for major reconstruction of the sea... Local News
Why Formby Frag's grapes of wrath are withering on the vine 1st August 2021 FORMBY Parish Council, once an effective first-rung of local government in the area run by Conservatives, but subsequently hijacked by a group of allegedly self... Local News
CORONATION PARK…. A DROP IN THE OCEAN 23rd July 2021 A large number of local residents will have fond memories of wandering through Coronation Park and watching small boats sail in the waters of the lake. Sadly... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
