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
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News