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
Tougher action to tackle shoplifters in Sefton 10th April 2024 Serial or abusive shoplifters in Sefton are set to face tougher punishments following tough new action to crack down on retail crime and protect UK highstreets... Local News
CROSBY VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT – LOCAL COMMENTS IGNORED 3rd April 2024 In September 2023, Sefton Council’s Health & Public Protection Department lodged an application for: Outline planning permission for the development of a three... Local News
AND, DON’T FORGET HIGHTOWN 3rd April 2024 Many local residents and visitors to our coastline have been commenting on the way in which the contour of our coastline is changing. Walking along the seafront... Local News
NEW! Help for local businesses kicks in this month 3rd April 2024 This month, business rates for small businesses and retail, leisure and hospitality businesses will be frozen or cut and the VAT threshold will be raised to... Local News
Public meeting and better voting access in Formby - By Cllr Joe Riley, Harington Ward 3rd April 2024 I have always favoured political hustings, even for local elections: a very public debate of current issues, with participation by all candidates who then take... Local News
NEW! taxes cut, wages and pensions up for the residents of Sefton 1st April 2024 Starting this month, critical measures to help boost incomes are coming into effect for people across Sefton. With inflation falling and unemployment low... Local News
£4.7m to create more SEND places in Sefton schools 29th March 2024 Sefton Council is to receive over £4.7m to help create more dedicated school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The money... Local News
NEW! Government grants to support Formby Pool & Meadows Leisure Centre in Maghull 23rd March 2024 Formby pool and Meadows Leisure Centre in Maghull are two of hundreds of facilities that is set to receive Government investment to help improve the energy... Local News
The challenge ahead - By Councillor Joe Riley, Harington Ward, Formby 22nd March 2024 The imminent May 2 elections are the most strategically important challenge in our own local town hall governance since the metropolitan borough of Sefton was... Local News
Why appease identity politics zealots? 29th October 2024 Why should my mixed-race children have to pick a side – just to satisfy the identity politics zealots tearing our society asunder? National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 29th October 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 29th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
Kemi’s Conference Speech 29th October 2024 Read my speech: For too long politicians have told the public what they wanted to hear and then done their own thing. Well, I say enough. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News