Actor makes guest appearance at Christmas fair

Southport actor, David Lonsdale, of Heartbeat and Coronation Street fame, was on hand to support local group Stepping Stones at their Christmas Fair last weekend. Stepping Stones is a group in Southport for those with mental health, physical or learning disability issues and provides activities to build their confidence and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, archery, snooker and indoor bowling. “I was invited to … Continue reading Actor makes guest appearance at Christmas fair

Sefton buildings to show support of Leave No One Behind campaign

Buildings across Sefton will light up orange in support of Leave No One Behind – a campaign to end violence against women and girls across the globe. Until December 10, Bootle Town Hall and Crosby Library will be bathed in an orange glow, the colour chosen to represent a United Nations led 16 day campaign to combat gender-based violence. Sefton Council employees have also joined … Continue reading Sefton buildings to show support of Leave No One Behind campaign

Road users invited to learn about exciting new scheme

Sefton Council is inviting road users to a drop-in session to learn about the building of new slip roads at Junction 1 of the M58. Taking place tomorrow (28th) at Meadows Leisure Centre in Maghull, the session will be open throughout the day so that visitors can find out about the huge £6.7m scheme, which will get underway in Spring 2018. The slip roads are … Continue reading Road users invited to learn about exciting new scheme

Sefton Council dedicated to tackling obesity

Sefton Council has signed a declaration to show its dedication to promoting healthy weight across the borough through improved food and drink provision. The declaration shows a commitment to reducing overweight and obesity in the borough by helping residents to make healthier choices. Developed by North West based Health Equalities Group’s Food Active project, the healthy weight declaration was first adopted by Blackpool Council in … Continue reading Sefton Council dedicated to tackling obesity

Has your child had the free flu vaccine?

Leading health figures at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Sefton Council are encouraging parents to make sure their children receive their free flu vaccination. The free flu vaccine is available to those who are at risk of the more serious effects of flu, this includes young children aged 2 to 8. Parents with children in school years 1-3 will be asked for … Continue reading Has your child had the free flu vaccine?