The Met office has issued a Weather Warning covering our area, for Storm Dave which will bring very strong winds between 5pm on Saturday and 7am on Easter Sunday. As a result tonight's Cristal Palace event in Southport has been cancelled for safety reasons.

Weather Warning

Food Hygiene Advice for businesses

 Food Standards Agency warning

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an alert concerning counterfeit bottles of Glen's Vodka (35cl). This counterfeit vodka may have a strange smell and taste different. Products sampled were found to contain isopropyl alcohol, making them unsafe. Isopropyl alcohol can lead to alcohol poisoning and, in severe cases, death.

Food Ratings Force

Sefton Council can now offer new or existing businesses support to comply with food hygiene legislation and help you achieve the highest food hygiene score.

Onsite visit prior to your unannounced statutory food hygiene inspection to assist your business to get it right first time, saving money and enhance your chances of receiving the highest food hygiene rating to attract more customers.

The charges for this service are as follows:

Description Cost
Food Hygiene Advice service for new business £154.00
Food Hygiene Advice service for existing business £230.40

We can also offer advice and support in relation to food labelling / composition and health and safety at work.

To book one of these services please click on the link below:

Description Cost
Food Standards Advice service for new business £154.00
Food Standards Advice service for existing business £230.40
Health & Safety Advice service for new business £154.00
Health & Safety Advice service for existing business £230.40

 


Last Updated on Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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