Green Sefton
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Green Sefton is Sefton Council's team of dedicated staff, partners and volunteers who help keep #MySefton clean, green & beautiful.
The weather stayed dry for Sundays willow cutting session at Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby. A lot of willow has now being cut down helping to control it and stop too much of a spread towards the wildflower area.
Many thanks for those that came along and helped
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Many thanks for those that came along and helped
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February 4, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The weather stayed dry for Sundays willow cutting session at Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby. A lot of willow has now being cut down helping to control it and stop too much of a spread towards the wildflower area.
Many thanks for those that came along and helped
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Many thanks for those that came along and helped
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High tides are forecast over the next few days which means large areas of coast will be covered by the sea over the peak of the tides. Respect & Protect Sefton Coast. Keep animals under control.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
High tides are forecast over the next few days which means large areas of coast will be covered by the sea over the peak of the tides. Respect & Protect Sefton Coast. Keep animals under control.
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Looking to help out with some conservation winter task. Come along and help with some willow coppicing at Victoria Park Waterloo Fri 30th 11am/Sun 1st Feb 11am
Let me know which day you are attending our Facebook page
Let me know which day you are attending our Facebook page
January 22, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Looking to help out with some conservation winter task. Come along and help with some willow coppicing at Victoria Park Waterloo Fri 30th 11am/Sun 1st Feb 11am
Let me know which day you are attending our Facebook page
Let me know which day you are attending our Facebook page
The Friends of Duke Street are already back in action as of 17th Jan! We enjoyed the fresh air and sense of achievement after removing over a dozen bags full of litter and green waste from the park. Interested in joining up email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk
January 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The Friends of Duke Street are already back in action as of 17th Jan! We enjoyed the fresh air and sense of achievement after removing over a dozen bags full of litter and green waste from the park. Interested in joining up email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk
PLEASE DO NOT FEED winter grazing cattle on Ainsdale & Birkdale Local Nature Reserve. They are checked daily by staff & volunteers & are never short of natural food. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM
PLEASE DO NOT FEED winter grazing cattle on Ainsdale & Birkdale Local Nature Reserve. They are checked daily by staff & volunteers & are never short of natural food. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
The latest stage of Green Sefton winter invasive scrub management work begins on Ainsdale Local Nature Reserve today in the cattle enclosure south of Shore Road. Large diggers will be used to remove invasive Sea Buckthorn and Birch scrub.
January 14, 2026 at 9:57 AM
The latest stage of Green Sefton winter invasive scrub management work begins on Ainsdale Local Nature Reserve today in the cattle enclosure south of Shore Road. Large diggers will be used to remove invasive Sea Buckthorn and Birch scrub.
The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on 14th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring.
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on 14th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring.
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
On Monday Natural Alternatives and the Friends of Ainsdale Village Park teamed up to install a new planter by the park's entrance, brightening up an otherwise drizzly day 🌧️
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January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
On Monday Natural Alternatives and the Friends of Ainsdale Village Park teamed up to install a new planter by the park's entrance, brightening up an otherwise drizzly day 🌧️
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Join us for our first beach clean of 2026! Friday 16th Jan
Meet at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre, Shore Rd, PR8 2QB at 11am
All equipment provided, no booking required, just turn up on the day! Wear suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear & bring gloves.
Meet at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre, Shore Rd, PR8 2QB at 11am
All equipment provided, no booking required, just turn up on the day! Wear suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear & bring gloves.
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Join us for our first beach clean of 2026! Friday 16th Jan
Meet at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre, Shore Rd, PR8 2QB at 11am
All equipment provided, no booking required, just turn up on the day! Wear suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear & bring gloves.
Meet at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre, Shore Rd, PR8 2QB at 11am
All equipment provided, no booking required, just turn up on the day! Wear suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear & bring gloves.
Looking for a new challenge this year. Why not give volunteering with our groups a go. Contact the office or look up a group in your area lots of them have facebook pages. Lots of the volunteers groups always need more help and every one is welcome. Park & Coast groups. greensefton@sefton.gov.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Looking for a new challenge this year. Why not give volunteering with our groups a go. Contact the office or look up a group in your area lots of them have facebook pages. Lots of the volunteers groups always need more help and every one is welcome. Park & Coast groups. greensefton@sefton.gov.uk
The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on Thursday 8th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring.
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on Thursday 8th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring.
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
Merry Christmas to all our followers and volunteers in Sefton's parks, greenspaces and along the protected coastline, we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Sefton Council will be running a limit service over the season. Visit sefton.gov.uk for more info.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Merry Christmas to all our followers and volunteers in Sefton's parks, greenspaces and along the protected coastline, we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Sefton Council will be running a limit service over the season. Visit sefton.gov.uk for more info.
It's our elf's last day and he has signed his dog up as a Dog Ranger! They have pledged to avoid disturbing wildlife & livestock & have received a bandana to show they care for the coast!
Email jordan.scott@sefton.gov.uk if you'd like to get involved
Email jordan.scott@sefton.gov.uk if you'd like to get involved
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It's our elf's last day and he has signed his dog up as a Dog Ranger! They have pledged to avoid disturbing wildlife & livestock & have received a bandana to show they care for the coast!
Email jordan.scott@sefton.gov.uk if you'd like to get involved
Email jordan.scott@sefton.gov.uk if you'd like to get involved
Our festive friend has been trying his hand at metal detecting - in the dunes!
Metal detecting is permitted on the sefton coat along the beach, but not in the sand dunes!
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton coast!
Metal detecting is permitted on the sefton coat along the beach, but not in the sand dunes!
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton coast!
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our festive friend has been trying his hand at metal detecting - in the dunes!
Metal detecting is permitted on the sefton coat along the beach, but not in the sand dunes!
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton coast!
Metal detecting is permitted on the sefton coat along the beach, but not in the sand dunes!
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton coast!
Unfortunately, due to staff sickness, the Ainsdale beach clean on Thursday (18th December) will be cancelled.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
2026 dates will be posted soon.
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Apologies for the inconvenience.
2026 dates will be posted soon.
@seftoncouncil.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Unfortunately, due to staff sickness, the Ainsdale beach clean on Thursday (18th December) will be cancelled.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
2026 dates will be posted soon.
@seftoncouncil.bsky.social
Apologies for the inconvenience.
2026 dates will be posted soon.
@seftoncouncil.bsky.social
Our fiendish friend has not been paying attention to safety signage at #crosbybeach!
It's not safe to go further than 50m from the promenade. Beware of incoming tides & soft sand
Stay safe this Christmas, respect protect & enjoy the #sefton coast
It's not safe to go further than 50m from the promenade. Beware of incoming tides & soft sand
Stay safe this Christmas, respect protect & enjoy the #sefton coast
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our fiendish friend has not been paying attention to safety signage at #crosbybeach!
It's not safe to go further than 50m from the promenade. Beware of incoming tides & soft sand
Stay safe this Christmas, respect protect & enjoy the #sefton coast
It's not safe to go further than 50m from the promenade. Beware of incoming tides & soft sand
Stay safe this Christmas, respect protect & enjoy the #sefton coast
Festive friend is up to no good again. Elf has been “decorating” the trees at NTFormby Help keep the Sefton Coast special :Picking up your dog’s waste Disposing of it in the bins nearby, or take dog’s waste home Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton Coast! @nationaltrust.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Festive friend is up to no good again. Elf has been “decorating” the trees at NTFormby Help keep the Sefton Coast special :Picking up your dog’s waste Disposing of it in the bins nearby, or take dog’s waste home Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton Coast! @nationaltrust.org.uk
This cheeky Christmas chappy has been camping!
Overnight stays are not welcome on the #sefton coast as part of the coastal PSPO, and the elf has packed up camp and moved on.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Overnight stays are not welcome on the #sefton coast as part of the coastal PSPO, and the elf has packed up camp and moved on.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
December 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This cheeky Christmas chappy has been camping!
Overnight stays are not welcome on the #sefton coast as part of the coastal PSPO, and the elf has packed up camp and moved on.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Overnight stays are not welcome on the #sefton coast as part of the coastal PSPO, and the elf has packed up camp and moved on.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Our wayward elf has been parascending!
Parascenders are not permitted over the beach or dunes along the #sefton coast.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the Sefton Coast
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Parascenders are not permitted over the beach or dunes along the #sefton coast.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the Sefton Coast
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December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our wayward elf has been parascending!
Parascenders are not permitted over the beach or dunes along the #sefton coast.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the Sefton Coast
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Parascenders are not permitted over the beach or dunes along the #sefton coast.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the Sefton Coast
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A Christmasy afternoon in Hightown, we made Christmas stars at the warmer hub at the Alt Centre.
Also if you visit the playground in hightown over Christmas there is a just for fun trail of ten characters to find.
Also if you visit the playground in hightown over Christmas there is a just for fun trail of ten characters to find.
December 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A Christmasy afternoon in Hightown, we made Christmas stars at the warmer hub at the Alt Centre.
Also if you visit the playground in hightown over Christmas there is a just for fun trail of ten characters to find.
Also if you visit the playground in hightown over Christmas there is a just for fun trail of ten characters to find.
Many thanks to Carousel Nursery Waterloo and Noah and Jo from friends of Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby for helping to sow seeds on the wildflower meadow in the park today. We added yellow rattle seeds to the meadow. Yellow Rattle (Rhinathus minor) is added to the meadow to help control the grass.
December 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Many thanks to Carousel Nursery Waterloo and Noah and Jo from friends of Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby for helping to sow seeds on the wildflower meadow in the park today. We added yellow rattle seeds to the meadow. Yellow Rattle (Rhinathus minor) is added to the meadow to help control the grass.
A touching tribute to Chris Tynan who sadly passed away recently. Thoughts with his family and friends at this time.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A touching tribute to Chris Tynan who sadly passed away recently. Thoughts with his family and friends at this time.
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Christmas activity at Bedford park, Birkdale 14th December 1pm to 4pm
Details below. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
Details below. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Christmas activity at Bedford park, Birkdale 14th December 1pm to 4pm
Details below. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
Details below. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
Victoria Park Waterloo Christmas event was well attended on Sunday. The rain didn't stop Santa from meeting lots of children.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Victoria Park Waterloo Christmas event was well attended on Sunday. The rain didn't stop Santa from meeting lots of children.
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A lovely afternoon on Saturday at Friends of Alexandra & Coronation Park Christmas Crafts session lots of lovely crafts made. Many thanks for all attended.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A lovely afternoon on Saturday at Friends of Alexandra & Coronation Park Christmas Crafts session lots of lovely crafts made. Many thanks for all attended.
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