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
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
