Sefton Council
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🌞‘Ray’ of sunshine delivering joy across Sefton🌞
Ray Baxter, a driver in Sefton’s Specialist Transport Unit, received a homemade cake from one of the children he drives to school as a heartwarming thank you for his dedication!
Ray Baxter, a driver in Sefton’s Specialist Transport Unit, received a homemade cake from one of the children he drives to school as a heartwarming thank you for his dedication!
February 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🌞‘Ray’ of sunshine delivering joy across Sefton🌞
Ray Baxter, a driver in Sefton’s Specialist Transport Unit, received a homemade cake from one of the children he drives to school as a heartwarming thank you for his dedication!
Ray Baxter, a driver in Sefton’s Specialist Transport Unit, received a homemade cake from one of the children he drives to school as a heartwarming thank you for his dedication!
Have you spotted the bears around Southport?👀🧸
You can spot one of many right outside The Atkinson until April 2025 👋
You can grab a 'Going On A Bear Hunt' trail map at Southport Library. You can also download them from southportbid.com/bear-hunt/
📸Credit to Your Southport
You can spot one of many right outside The Atkinson until April 2025 👋
You can grab a 'Going On A Bear Hunt' trail map at Southport Library. You can also download them from southportbid.com/bear-hunt/
📸Credit to Your Southport
February 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Have you spotted the bears around Southport?👀🧸
You can spot one of many right outside The Atkinson until April 2025 👋
You can grab a 'Going On A Bear Hunt' trail map at Southport Library. You can also download them from southportbid.com/bear-hunt/
📸Credit to Your Southport
You can spot one of many right outside The Atkinson until April 2025 👋
You can grab a 'Going On A Bear Hunt' trail map at Southport Library. You can also download them from southportbid.com/bear-hunt/
📸Credit to Your Southport
Meet the furry faces helping to conserve Sefton's Natural Coast.. one bite at a time 😍🌱
The grazing animals spend the winter on our Local Nature Reserves in Ainsdale and Birkdale and help control vegetation and scrub growth.
The grazing animals spend the winter on our Local Nature Reserves in Ainsdale and Birkdale and help control vegetation and scrub growth.
February 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Meet the furry faces helping to conserve Sefton's Natural Coast.. one bite at a time 😍🌱
The grazing animals spend the winter on our Local Nature Reserves in Ainsdale and Birkdale and help control vegetation and scrub growth.
The grazing animals spend the winter on our Local Nature Reserves in Ainsdale and Birkdale and help control vegetation and scrub growth.
Work has officially started on King Street and Market Street in Southport as part of 'Les Transformations de Southport'!📍
Both streets will be closed for most of 2025, with work set to finish in October.
Businesses on both streets will continue operating and are open as usual✅
Both streets will be closed for most of 2025, with work set to finish in October.
Businesses on both streets will continue operating and are open as usual✅
February 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Work has officially started on King Street and Market Street in Southport as part of 'Les Transformations de Southport'!📍
Both streets will be closed for most of 2025, with work set to finish in October.
Businesses on both streets will continue operating and are open as usual✅
Both streets will be closed for most of 2025, with work set to finish in October.
Businesses on both streets will continue operating and are open as usual✅
*** Update: Maghull TH Fire ***
Safety assessments will be carried out on the building. As a result Meadows Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday (03/02/2025).
Active Sefton members can still use other leisure centres across Sefton.
www.sefton.gov.uk/leisure-centres
Safety assessments will be carried out on the building. As a result Meadows Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday (03/02/2025).
Active Sefton members can still use other leisure centres across Sefton.
www.sefton.gov.uk/leisure-centres
February 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
*** Update: Maghull TH Fire ***
Safety assessments will be carried out on the building. As a result Meadows Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday (03/02/2025).
Active Sefton members can still use other leisure centres across Sefton.
www.sefton.gov.uk/leisure-centres
Safety assessments will be carried out on the building. As a result Meadows Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday (03/02/2025).
Active Sefton members can still use other leisure centres across Sefton.
www.sefton.gov.uk/leisure-centres
*** Update - Maghull Fire ***
While Meadows Leisure Centre remains closed to the public, the building will be open between 10am and 2pm tomorrow (Sunday) for those who were evacuated to collect their belongings which were left behind.
While Meadows Leisure Centre remains closed to the public, the building will be open between 10am and 2pm tomorrow (Sunday) for those who were evacuated to collect their belongings which were left behind.
February 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
*** Update - Maghull Fire ***
While Meadows Leisure Centre remains closed to the public, the building will be open between 10am and 2pm tomorrow (Sunday) for those who were evacuated to collect their belongings which were left behind.
While Meadows Leisure Centre remains closed to the public, the building will be open between 10am and 2pm tomorrow (Sunday) for those who were evacuated to collect their belongings which were left behind.
**Maghull Town Hall Fire **
We are urging all nearby residents and businesses to keep windows and doors closed to protect themselves from smoke.
A number of temporary road closures are being put in place to allow for the emergency services to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
We are urging all nearby residents and businesses to keep windows and doors closed to protect themselves from smoke.
A number of temporary road closures are being put in place to allow for the emergency services to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
February 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
**Maghull Town Hall Fire **
We are urging all nearby residents and businesses to keep windows and doors closed to protect themselves from smoke.
A number of temporary road closures are being put in place to allow for the emergency services to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
We are urging all nearby residents and businesses to keep windows and doors closed to protect themselves from smoke.
A number of temporary road closures are being put in place to allow for the emergency services to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
Happy Chinese New Year from everyone at Sefton Council🎆
We're wishing luck and happiness in the Year of the Snake🐍
We're wishing luck and happiness in the Year of the Snake🐍
January 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Happy Chinese New Year from everyone at Sefton Council🎆
We're wishing luck and happiness in the Year of the Snake🐍
We're wishing luck and happiness in the Year of the Snake🐍
Tributes issued by schools of Elsie-Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice da Silva Aguiar💕
You can read the full statements at www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-sc...
You can read the full statements at www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-sc...
January 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Tributes issued by schools of Elsie-Dot Stancombe, Bebe King and Alice da Silva Aguiar💕
You can read the full statements at www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-sc...
You can read the full statements at www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-sc...
There is an amber weather warning issued for wind today, 24th January, up until 9pm this evening🌪️
All parks across Sefton have been closed for safety reasons, parks will be reopened once assessments have taken place.
All parks across Sefton have been closed for safety reasons, parks will be reopened once assessments have taken place.
January 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
There is an amber weather warning issued for wind today, 24th January, up until 9pm this evening🌪️
All parks across Sefton have been closed for safety reasons, parks will be reopened once assessments have taken place.
All parks across Sefton have been closed for safety reasons, parks will be reopened once assessments have taken place.
To our communities,
Our thoughts today, and always, are with the families of Bebe, Alice and Elsie Dot. They are also with those families of everyone involved and affected by the tragic events of July 29th.
We stand alongside every family. Every individual. Every hero.
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Our thoughts today, and always, are with the families of Bebe, Alice and Elsie Dot. They are also with those families of everyone involved and affected by the tragic events of July 29th.
We stand alongside every family. Every individual. Every hero.
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January 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
To our communities,
Our thoughts today, and always, are with the families of Bebe, Alice and Elsie Dot. They are also with those families of everyone involved and affected by the tragic events of July 29th.
We stand alongside every family. Every individual. Every hero.
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Our thoughts today, and always, are with the families of Bebe, Alice and Elsie Dot. They are also with those families of everyone involved and affected by the tragic events of July 29th.
We stand alongside every family. Every individual. Every hero.
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The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Snow and Ice that covers Sefton, much of the North West and large parts of Wales, from 3am until 12 noon on Thursday 9th January❄️⚠️
Find out more at www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
Find out more at www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
January 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Snow and Ice that covers Sefton, much of the North West and large parts of Wales, from 3am until 12 noon on Thursday 9th January❄️⚠️
Find out more at www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
Find out more at www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
Significant psychological, economic and community support is continuing for people in Southport, boosted by a £5.6million funding package to aid the town’s recovery.
www.sefton.gov.uk/mysefton-new...
www.sefton.gov.uk/mysefton-new...
January 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Significant psychological, economic and community support is continuing for people in Southport, boosted by a £5.6million funding package to aid the town’s recovery.
www.sefton.gov.uk/mysefton-new...
www.sefton.gov.uk/mysefton-new...
🎅🎄❄️🎁☃️🔔
All the information on our opening times and services over the Christmas & New Year period can be found at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmas-2024
All the information on our opening times and services over the Christmas & New Year period can be found at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmas-2024
December 19, 2024 at 9:59 AM
🎅🎄❄️🎁☃️🔔
All the information on our opening times and services over the Christmas & New Year period can be found at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmas-2024
All the information on our opening times and services over the Christmas & New Year period can be found at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmas-2024
A record breaking 209 Christmas Eve boxes have been donated by Sefton Council and its partners working on projects in Southport 👏 🎄
December 16, 2024 at 3:15 PM
A record breaking 209 Christmas Eve boxes have been donated by Sefton Council and its partners working on projects in Southport 👏 🎄
Members of Sefton Council, along with Frank Cottrell-Boyce, also attended the fantastic event!
As a show of solidarity every library in Sefton was lit up along with dozens of others across the country.
As a show of solidarity every library in Sefton was lit up along with dozens of others across the country.
December 12, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Members of Sefton Council, along with Frank Cottrell-Boyce, also attended the fantastic event!
As a show of solidarity every library in Sefton was lit up along with dozens of others across the country.
As a show of solidarity every library in Sefton was lit up along with dozens of others across the country.
Bin day is Kobe's favourite day!😂🐕
Each week Kobe sits and waits for our team to come and give him some fuss whilst collecting bins, it's safe to say he puts a smile on their faces❤️
Each week Kobe sits and waits for our team to come and give him some fuss whilst collecting bins, it's safe to say he puts a smile on their faces❤️
December 12, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Bin day is Kobe's favourite day!😂🐕
Each week Kobe sits and waits for our team to come and give him some fuss whilst collecting bins, it's safe to say he puts a smile on their faces❤️
Each week Kobe sits and waits for our team to come and give him some fuss whilst collecting bins, it's safe to say he puts a smile on their faces❤️
Yesterday, we joined libraries across the UK to celebrate the reopening of Spellow Lane Library📚
It was an honour to #ShareTheLight with our neighbours @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and Spellow Lane Library✨
It was an honour to #ShareTheLight with our neighbours @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and Spellow Lane Library✨
December 12, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Yesterday, we joined libraries across the UK to celebrate the reopening of Spellow Lane Library📚
It was an honour to #ShareTheLight with our neighbours @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and Spellow Lane Library✨
It was an honour to #ShareTheLight with our neighbours @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and Spellow Lane Library✨
We’re shining a beacon of light and hope in our libraries tonight as we #StandTogether with our friends at @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and Spelloe Lane Library
December 11, 2024 at 6:52 PM
We’re shining a beacon of light and hope in our libraries tonight as we #StandTogether with our friends at @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social and Spelloe Lane Library
Christmas and New Year bin collection details are now live on our website✅❄️🗑️
You can find the full schedule at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmascol...
You can find the full schedule at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmascol...
December 11, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Christmas and New Year bin collection details are now live on our website✅❄️🗑️
You can find the full schedule at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmascol...
You can find the full schedule at www.sefton.gov.uk/christmascol...
Planned downtime will take place on our website from 12 noon, 10th December🌐⚙️
This will mean that for a short time there will not be access to certain online services.
You can view the full list of impacted services at www.sefton.gov.uk/contact-the-...
This will mean that for a short time there will not be access to certain online services.
You can view the full list of impacted services at www.sefton.gov.uk/contact-the-...
December 10, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Planned downtime will take place on our website from 12 noon, 10th December🌐⚙️
This will mean that for a short time there will not be access to certain online services.
You can view the full list of impacted services at www.sefton.gov.uk/contact-the-...
This will mean that for a short time there will not be access to certain online services.
You can view the full list of impacted services at www.sefton.gov.uk/contact-the-...
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place today, 6th December.
We often advise people stay away from coastal areas and green spaces, especially our beaches, woodland parks and unsheltered areas.
Strong winds may lead to disruption to travel and infrastructure.
We often advise people stay away from coastal areas and green spaces, especially our beaches, woodland parks and unsheltered areas.
Strong winds may lead to disruption to travel and infrastructure.
December 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place today, 6th December.
We often advise people stay away from coastal areas and green spaces, especially our beaches, woodland parks and unsheltered areas.
Strong winds may lead to disruption to travel and infrastructure.
We often advise people stay away from coastal areas and green spaces, especially our beaches, woodland parks and unsheltered areas.
Strong winds may lead to disruption to travel and infrastructure.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds 🌬️☔
Please be careful when out and about in the borough, especially due to our coastal location.
www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
Please be careful when out and about in the borough, especially due to our coastal location.
www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
December 5, 2024 at 1:39 PM
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds 🌬️☔
Please be careful when out and about in the borough, especially due to our coastal location.
www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
Please be careful when out and about in the borough, especially due to our coastal location.
www.sefton.gov.uk/environment/...
Another van full of gifts for our Toy Appeal!👏🎁🧸
Our ward members have contributed again this year to make sure no child in Sefton goes without this Christmas❤️🤝
Find out how you can donate to The Mayor's Christmas Toy Appeal at www.sefton.gov.uk/toyappeal
Our ward members have contributed again this year to make sure no child in Sefton goes without this Christmas❤️🤝
Find out how you can donate to The Mayor's Christmas Toy Appeal at www.sefton.gov.uk/toyappeal
December 4, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Another van full of gifts for our Toy Appeal!👏🎁🧸
Our ward members have contributed again this year to make sure no child in Sefton goes without this Christmas❤️🤝
Find out how you can donate to The Mayor's Christmas Toy Appeal at www.sefton.gov.uk/toyappeal
Our ward members have contributed again this year to make sure no child in Sefton goes without this Christmas❤️🤝
Find out how you can donate to The Mayor's Christmas Toy Appeal at www.sefton.gov.uk/toyappeal
Each year, we support the White Ribbon campaign to prevent violence against women and girls🤝
💬Sefton Council Service Manager, Steven Martlew said:
"Proud to wear my #WhiteRibbon every day of the year but always happy to reaffirm the pledge:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wrd24
💬Sefton Council Service Manager, Steven Martlew said:
"Proud to wear my #WhiteRibbon every day of the year but always happy to reaffirm the pledge:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wrd24
December 4, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Each year, we support the White Ribbon campaign to prevent violence against women and girls🤝
💬Sefton Council Service Manager, Steven Martlew said:
"Proud to wear my #WhiteRibbon every day of the year but always happy to reaffirm the pledge:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wrd24
💬Sefton Council Service Manager, Steven Martlew said:
"Proud to wear my #WhiteRibbon every day of the year but always happy to reaffirm the pledge:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wrd24