What would be the first thing you want to see money spent on if we had £25million to improve Southport? Now you can have your say, with your views making a difference in how our town’s future is shaped. The…
It’s time we made ourselves more at home in Southport town centre. No, literally. It was sad to see Debenhams on Lord Street close its doors for the final time last month. It was one among 22 of the firm’s…
Are you ready for a big new event in Southport? One Sefton Festival is the brainchild of Southport Pleasureland owner Norman Wallis. Mr Wallis has floated the idea of the attraction in our Stand Up For Southport group on Facebook…
First, the good news. Despite Sefton Council facing further significant budget cuts, there will be no increases in car parking charges in our town centres this year. Freezing charges is good news for local businesses who are keen to see…
Many will be delighted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement today, after much deliberation, that the HS2 high-speed rail link will finally be built. And now it is time to really begin connecting communities in the North and creating real…
Get ready to see three of our area’s most historic buildings as you have never seen them before! Spectacular illuminations alongside a three-part story exploring local heritage and nature will light up The Atkinson in Southport, Bootle Town Hall and…
Southport Pleasureland is advertising a number of important new roles – with another 70 new jobs set to be made available next week. The popular seaside attraction, which has recently revealed exciting expansion plans, is also reaching out to people…
Three and a half thousand runners will pound their way across our seaside resort when the annual Southport Mad Dog 10K run takes place this Sunday (February 9). Normally it’s those sprinting around the course who earn their post-race honours,…
Sefton Council has revealed a plan to raise over £1million through golf in Sefton. It is the latest in a series of creative schemes being used by the local authority to try and raise revenue, following years of cuts which…
It is fantastic to hear that Southport Theatre is about to enjoy an immediate transformation at a cost of £1.2million. I am not sure where our hard-pressed local authority managed to find the cash for such a substantial project, but…
