Creating places for people to lead healthy lives and addressing climate change are two of the biggest challenges that we currently face. Southport starts from a position of strength. The coast, the parks, gardens and green spaces in the town all contribute to making...More
Southport is close to the major cities of the North west, its mainline railway stations and international airports . The quality of its transport connections to the wider region and beyond are critical to ensuring access to business, visitor and job markets. ...More
The waterfront is the area between the promenade and the beach. It contains some of the town’s best loved features including parks and gardens, the iconic pier, the Marine Lake, Pleasureland and the theatre and convention centre. It is an important area in welcoming...More
For many people, Lord Street is one of the most important features of Southport. This grand boulevard was once lined with boutique shops and it was considered to be one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the country. Today, Lord Street and the town centre face...More
Southport has historically been a prosperous place with low unemployment and deprivation levels, however its economy is very reliant on tourism and retailing. Both of these business sectors face challenges and need investment to ensure that the town can compete for...More
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We have been speaking with local residents and businesses to understand what they like about Southport and what they would like to change. Using this feedback we have developed a number of Big Ideas for Southport and would like your feedback to help us develop the...More
Southport: Made for Living Well
Southport has always been a place which has offered a taste of the good life: glamour, a better shopping experience, something to aspire and look forward to whether you call it home or are a regular visitor to the town.
Going back two...More
Sefton introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Dog Control in July 2017. Public Space Protection Order for Dog Control
PSPOs form part of the powers available to local authorities to help tackle anti-social behaviour on a local level.
The PSPO for dog control in Sefton...More
This consultation is to ascertain the views of the members of the public in respect of the formation of a Churchtown Parish Council.
This phase of consultation is an information gathering exercise.
In the survey there will be more information and frequently asked...More
This consultation is to ascertain the views of the members of the public in respect of the formation of a Crossens Parish Council.
This phase of consultation is an information gathering exercise.
In the survey there will be more information and frequently asked...More
In Summer 2019, Sefton Council declared a Climate Change Emergency , which is a Council resolution to take action to combat the effects of climate change. The declaration identified that business as usual is no longer an option and that our children deserve a liveable Sefton. Sefton Council are...More
Green Sefton are looking at improving the course and facilities at Bootle Golf Course. There are no funds available for investment at this time, but we would like your opinion on priorities and options, which will help form the way forward in any future developments for the Course.
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Since 1 April 2013, the Government has provided Councils in England with the flexibility to provide certain Council Tax discounts relating to empty homes. The current level of uninhabitable property discount was agreed by Council in January 2013 and the current level of empty property discount was...More
Welcome to our annual survey, and thank you for taking the time to participate and give us your views.
The Highway network is the largest community fixed asset for which local authorities are responsible. It is vital and fundamental to the economic, social and environmental well-being of...More
Smokefree Sefton is a specialist part of Living Well Sefton (LWS), it helps people who want to give up or reduce the harm associated with smoking. The service is free and confidential for Sefton residents and includes regular 121 support combined with products such as NRT to help people quit....More
We have a vision for what Crosby Coastal Park will look like in 2030. This vision is based on what our communities told us they’d like to see. We want to explore opportunities to protect, improve and develop this area and what it can offer to residents, visitors and businesses. This must be...More
Sefton Council is committed to ensuring Southport Market continues to operate and make a positive contribution to the local economy as well as becoming a key visitor destination. The proposal is to introduce more hot food outlets with a large events space to the rear, which would allow for a...More
What is this survey about?
This survey asks about what matters most to you about being healthy and happy. Your responses will help us to make our plans for health and social care in Sefton for the next 5 years.
This will make sure that the services and opportunities that are available...More
Sefton Council is looking at 0-19 Health services provided in Sefton and they would really like to know what you think about them. The 0-19 team has school nurses, health visitors, and nursery nurses. They can help you with any health questions or worries you have. They also carry...More
In the last eight months, there has been an increase in the reporting of Anti-Social Behaviour and Low-Level Crime in the Waterloo area. To enable Sefton Council and Merseyside Police to tackle this we are proposing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) be put in place to enable powers to tackle...More