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Climate Emergency

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton's Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme (ELAS) is available to support local residents. This is for if you are experiencing severe hardship, a disaster or emergency. It is there to meet one-off needs ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Family Life: Support and Advice

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Household Support Fund has been extended from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Open Access Household Support Fund provides financial help to Sefton residents who are on a low income and struggling ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2025

Support Services

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

Support Services

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Support Services

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Support Services

Last updated: 11 Aug 2023

Emergency Numbers What to do if you have no heating? If you find yourself in an emergency, no-heat situation (no form of heating in your property) the Council’s Affordable Warmth Team may be able to provide ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton Council aims to protect people, property and the environment from the effects of emergencies through• Risk Assessment• Planning for Emergency Response and Recovery• Working with partner agencies Our ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

You should dial 999 in an emergency to request the police, fire or ambulance service. When your issue is less urgent, you should call 101 instead.  For emergencies and non-emergencies, you can also visit ...

Last updated: 22 Oct 2024

Sefton Council has joined with neighbouring Council’s to provide a Gateway system to assess, manage and allocate homelessness and housing related support services in the borough. Gateway to Housing & ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Climate Emergency Declaration In July 2019 Sefton Council declared a Climate Emergency. In declaring a Climate Emergency, it was agreed that: Sefton Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions and ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Please provide as much information as you can such as light out completely, going on/off, burning all day or intermittent, and include the number of the column. If you cannot see this then please state ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

What does the term "All Age Carer" mean? Anyone of any age can be a Carer – a Carer is someone who provides care and support to someone who couldn’t manage without their help. This could include a friend ...

Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

From May 1st The Family Advice and Support Team (FAST) is the front door of our Early Help Service. We are the first people you will talk to if you think you or a family you work with or know could benefit ...

Last updated: 19 Nov 2024

The council tax reduction scheme is a set of rules which govern the circumstances in which the amount of council tax a low-income resident has to pay, can be reduced. The amount of any reduction is based ...

Last updated: 5 Mar 2025

Support with your Energy Bill Fuel Debt Our partner Energy Projects Plus may be able to help: Reduce/ clear fuel & water debt Issue emergency top up fuel vouchers Provide general energy efficiency ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Transition to High School. Joining a new school can be a daunting, yet exciting experience. In Year 5/6 Open Evening’s from local High Schools will be available. Make sure to attend these schools so that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Support in Southport The events in Southport were truly shocking and community will need support in the weeks and months to come. Please find details of support across a range of different topics bel ...

Last updated: 3 Feb 2025

If you are pregnant or a new mum and need any support or information, you can speak to a member of staff between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday at Breastfeeding Support Sefton. Tel: 07921 388 535 and 0151 ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Report an issueTo report a faulty traffic signal or timing problem, please fill in the traffic light fault report form (below) or call Sefton Council on 0345 140 0845. For out of Hours emergencies ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

We can offer you a manageable and diverse caseload whilst supporting you to maintain a healthy work life balance with a generous annual leave entitlement and working from home/flexible working opportunities ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Support with Alcohol Alcohol can help us relax, but over time, regularly drinking more than the recommended limit can lead to serious health problems (external link)  Lower the risk to your health by following ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Our free family learning courses help you teach your child reading, writing, and math. You can also learn fun crafts and life skills together as a family. These courses follow the Primary Schools Curriculum ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2025

An app for dads across Cheshire and Merseyside. The DadPad app is an easy to use, freely downloadable resource for new dads, partners, parents and dads to be in the Cheshire and Merseyside area, packed ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Alcohol can help us relax, but over time, regularly drinking more than the recommended limit can lead to serious health problems (external link)  Lower the risk to your health by following these simple, ...

Last updated: 27 Jan 2025

The Council is here to help all our residents to access the right advice and support to reduce their fuel costs. 

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Adults: Support For All Adult support for all sessions at our Family Hubs provides a space for adults in the borough to receive help and guidance with all aspects of life. Whether you’re looking for parenting ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Families: Targeted Support Family targeted support sessions offer a range of help, guidance and support for parents and families who have been referred by a professional. They aim to provide an open atmosphere ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Families: Support For All Our family sessions provide a welcoming space for all families in the borough to find support when they need it. Whether you’re looking for specific parenting advice from professionals ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Adults: Targeted Support Targeted sessions for adults offer a range of tailored programmes to help and support adults throughout Sefton who have been referred to one of our hubs by a professional. Our ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

SEND Travel Support We provide support with travel to and from school for eligible children and young people with a special educational need or disability. The type of support is based on your child’s ...

Last updated: 28 Feb 2025

Support for new parents.   Becoming a parent, either for the first time or again, can be exciting and overwhelming. It’s also a big adjustment. Life has changed now that your baby is here, and you might ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

SEND Travel Support We provide support with travel to and from school for eligible children and young people with a special educational need or disability. The type of support is based on your child’s ...

Last updated: 28 Feb 2025

InvestSefton InvestSefton is Sefton Council’s business support and inward investment service, which leads on and supports business growth and inward investment in Sefton. The service helps Sefton Council ...

Last updated: 3 Feb 2025

Next Generation 11+: Targeted Support Next Generation 11+ targeted support sessions are a range of specialist programmes designed to provide help, guidance and support to children and young people aged ...

Last updated: 3 Feb 2025

The Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Code of Practice 2015 states:  “Where it is decided to provide SEN support, and having formally notified the parents, the practitioner and the SENDCO ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Mersey Care offer pregnancy planning support appointments if you are thinking about, or planning to have, a baby, and: have a history of complex mental health problems or are taking medication for mental ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Next Generation 11+: Support For All Our universal sessions for the Next Generation 11+ are a series of programmes and drop-in sessions designed to support young people over the age of 11 as they navigate ...

Last updated: 3 Feb 2025

Does my Child have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND)? A child or young person has Special Educational Needs if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

It is important the young people understand what a healthy relationship is and what consent looks like. Talking About Healthy Relationships and Consent  As your teen grows, you can be there to help them ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11: Support For All Our universal Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11 support sessions are designed for children aged 6-11 to have fun, build confidence and make new friends. From ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

**Starting 2nd December 2024** Many businesses and investors in the Southport area are experiencing financial difficulties following recent events.  To help with these difficulties  the Local Planning ...

Last updated: 27 Nov 2024

Help from Sefton Council Investsefton is the enterprise, business support and inward investment service of Sefton Council, which leads on and supports business growth in Sefton. The team works closely ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11: Targeted Support Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11 targeted support sessions are a range of specialist programmes designed to provide help, guidance and support to children aged ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

The support on offer can help us with our mental health and wellbeing meaning that we will sleep better, are able to do the things we want to do and can have positive relationships with those around us.   Kooth provides ...

Last updated: 24 Oct 2024

Energy Bills Support Scheme- Alternative Fund This Government scheme closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 31st May, 2023.  The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) is providing support of ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5: Targeted Support Targeted support sessions for Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5 offer a range of specialist programmes designed to provide help, guidance and support ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

SeftOnline

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

If you have any enquiries related to childcare sufficiency in Sefton please contact Kim Evans, Partnership and Project Coordinator kimberley.evans@sefton.gov.uk. ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

The Direct Payments Team offers a Payroll Support Service that will:  Produce payslips every 4 weeks for your employees.  Calculate and report your PAYE and National Insurance contributions.  Complete ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5: Support For All Our universal support sessions for Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5 provide a welcoming space for all parents/carers, babies and small children in the ...

Last updated: 31 Jan 2025

Helping Families Early: What We Do?

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Cost of Living Payment  You may be able to get a payment to help with cost of living if you are getting certain benefits or tax credits. This is a national government scheme with direct payment from the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5

Last updated: 30 Jan 2025

Families

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Council Tax

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

The Graduated Approach team works in partnership with various professionals. Below is a list of those professionals.

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Family Hubs

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Early Help

Last updated: 4 Feb 2025

Summer Holidays in Sefton

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

Next Generation 11+

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Adults

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Get an assessment

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

The Council offers advice on a range of sheltered and supported housing services, and advice on schemes to allow you to remain in your home. Supported Housing and Housing Related Support Provided by various ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Graduated Approach

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Youth: The Next Generation

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Adult Social Care

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

I need help

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Adult Social Care

Last updated: 8 Apr 2025

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To reach our Contact Centre, please call us on 0345 140 0845, or complete the online contact form or make an enquiry by email contact@sefton.gov.uk  We also respond to queries on social media.  Opening ...

Last updated: 5 Nov 2024

Southport Together

Last updated: 24 Jan 2025

Cost of Living

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Information for Carers

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Social Care and Health

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Independent Living

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

In An Emergency If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call 999. Sefton Children's Help and Advice Team The Children's Help and Advice Team (CHAT) is the front door of our service. We ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2024

Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

A Guide For Professionals

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Schools and Learning

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

Families

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Partners

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Projects and Events

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

If you are in immediate danger call 999.  The silent solution: If you can’t speak or make a sound when calling 999, listen to the operator's questions, then tap the handset. If prompted, press 55. Your ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Getting a Carers Assessment  This information is specifically relating to a Carer who is supporting someone over the age of 18. Known as an Adult Carer.  Sefton Council commissions Sefton Carer Centre ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

Sefton Council is continuing to explore development and investment proposals for the town centre following its unsuccessful Levelling Up Fund bid in 2021 for a range of schemes to revitalise Crosby town ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

This easy-print factsheet detailing ways people worried about the national Cost of Living crisis can get support and advice is available on Sefton Council’s website. You can download it here. Designed ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Children's Help and Advice Team (CHAT) is the front door of our service. We are the first people you will speak to if you have a concern about a child or young person  We will talk through your concerns ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2024

Coping and dealing with money problems   Everyone worries about money sometimes. If you feel like things are getting tight or you're not always in control of the money coming in and out, there are some ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If you, or anyone else, is at immediate risk of harm, phone the police on 999. The silent solution: If you can’t speak or make a sound when calling 999, listen to the operator's questions, then tap the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Learner support  If you have additional support needs, our friendly and experienced tutors will work with you to ensure you have the best chance to achieve your learning goals. We can offer additional ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2025

How you can get help If you think you are worried about keeping warm or paying your fuel bills here are some ways you can get help: contact the Council's Healthy Green Homes team (formerly known as Affordable ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

Cared for guidance for Early Years settings Cared for children are one of our most vulnerable groups of learners. Children in care are children who have become the responsibility of the local authority. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership  Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) is a statutory body established by the Children and Social Work Act (2017). SSCP replaced the previous Sefton Local ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Children's Services

Last updated: 24 Oct 2024

Make it your business to be a part of Green Sefton’s ambition for a cleaner, greener and more beautiful Borough for all. Our impact Each year our small team of Green Sefton officers work alongside a range ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

    Successful Projects - RetroFIT for the FUTURE The RetroFIT for the FUTURE project was a £5million project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund[1]. The project was led by Sefton Council ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Our employability and education programmes help you feel more confident and learn skills that employers want. This makes it easier to get a job or a promotion. We offer courses that connect you directly ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

The purpose of Prevent is to safeguard vulnerable people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, by engaging with people who are vulnerable to radicalisation and protecting those who are being ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

LoveRespect Website Launched by Women's Aid.  The Sefton Domestic Abuse Board would like to shine a light on the Love Respect Website launched by Women’s Aid. This website is designed for 14 to 25 year ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Following various major accidents at Sports Grounds, the need to control the fabric and management of sports grounds became apparent and the provisions of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 placed this ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Schools Schools in Sefton have access to a programme of support under Eco savers which is a service designed to assist schools to reduce their utility use (Gas, electric, water) as well as educating them ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

In July 2019 Sefton Council declared a Climate Emergency. In declaring a Climate Emergency, it was agreed that: Sefton Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions and resolves to go further than ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

At SeftonArc we design and install high specifically, yet affordable CCTV systems that meet all your business or home security needs. Our control room provides 24 hour, 365 days a year monitoring - looking ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations.The categories of information that we collect, process, hold and share will include: Revenues - Council Tax & Business Rates and Business ...

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations.The categories of information that we collect, process, hold and share will include: Revenues - Council Tax & Business Rates and Business ...

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

Kids at this age can be particularly at risk of criminal exploitation. You can find some support below. What Is Criminal Exploitation? Criminal exploitation is child abuse where children and young people ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

At Sefton Council, we are committed in providing a high-quality of service to all our customers. Our Customer Service Standards Charter sets out the standard of customer service that you can expect and ...

Last updated: 22 Jan 2025

What is Safeguarding?   Safeguarding is about protecting vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and harm. It involves ensuring their safety and well-being by providing support and taking appropriate actions. ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Careline and Security services in Sefton are managed, operated and delivered by Sefton Council through our specialist teams including our award-winning Alarm Receiving Centre SeftonArc. SeftonArc provides ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

What is sexual exploitation?  Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. When a child or young person is exploited, they're given things, like gifts, drugs, money, status, and affection, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) provide an alternative method for managing surface water by imitating natural drainage and helping urban areas to cope with severe ...

Last updated: 5 Mar 2025

Your Newborn Baby  The early days with your new baby can feel overwhelming. Getting to lnow and care for your little one can be a steep learning curve. The National Childbirth Trust has put together these ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

There are times when the challenges of family life become complex, and families may need some bespoke support for a period of time. Targeted help focuses on the specific needs the family need to help them ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If you are looking for information or assistance following the effects of the economic downturn or an emergency, the Council and its partners want you to be able to get the help and advice you need as ...

Last updated: 7 Feb 2025

The Council is here to help all our residents to access the right advice and support to reduce their fuel costs. 

Last updated: 26 Nov 2024

There are a number of checklists, pathways, tools and training to help practitioners in supporting children and families in need of Early Help support. 

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

In Sefton children, young people and their families can access a range of national grants and funding to support their education.

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Encouraging disclosures Create a safe and supportive environment Display posters/leaflets about domestic abuse in communal areas. Use a private safe space away from partners and family members (and children ...

Last updated: 10 Apr 2025

Kooth provides online support for children and young people in Sefton aged 11-25.  Available 365 days a year, with free instant access to digital mental health support, the service provides free, safe, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Carers Centre Sefton Council provides a wealth of advice, information , support and opportunities for those unpaid Carers living in Sefton through the dedicated Sefton Carers Centre.  If you need ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

There may be a charge for the enforcement action we undertake. The following charges will be applied to the property owner under section 49 Housing Act 2004. Enforcement action Charge  Statement of ...

Last updated: 17 Apr 2025

Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Advice Energy Saving Trust For independent advice and tips to reduce your energy use (and carbon footprint) at home, please browse the Energy Saving Trust Website. https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/ Sign ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Eco Savers League looks at environmental issues, a school’s Carbon emissions and the energy rating of the school buildings. Our schools are helping us to reach our climate emergency target of net zero ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Mersey Care has Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) and Walk In Centres (WICs) across Cheshire and Merseyside. If you need same day urgent care, please contact www.111.nhs.uk or call 111. It’s available 24 ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sheltered Accommodation This is predominantly offered by housing associations and is normally allocated based on age and/or disability or vulnerability. The level of support provided will vary and you ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

  Transition Checklist (word 31KB) PACEY Preparingforschool Guide (pdf 1.2MB) ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Guidance to support residential developments and the highway infrastructure, produced inconjunction with a wide range of key stakeholders.  Sefton Developers Pack - Street Design Guide                  ...

Last updated: 20 Aug 2024

These pages provide details of the supporting information and insight used to support effective decision making, strategy development, and evidence-based commissioning of the Council.

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

You can use Direct Payments to pay for care support that you need, as agreed in your Care Support Plan. You can:  Employ someone directly to help you.  Use a care agency you choose.  You can also mix ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Buying services from an agency/day centre You can use Direct Payments to pay for care support that has been identified and agreed in your Care Support Plan. You can employ someone directly or use an agency.  You ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

We have a duty to ensure children in Sefton are safe, happy and thriving. When this doesn’t happen, or when families need some extra support to make it happen, we work with you to make this a reality. Our ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Useful Resources and Links for Parents and Carers Did You Know?   A newborn has around 50,000 synapses (connections between brain cells. By age 1, they will have made around 1,000,000,000! The more they ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Early Years SEND Team support children from birth to 5 years. We provide support, advice and guidance on inclusion for children aged 0-5 years who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs or Disabilities ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Emergency Planning General advice on how you can prepare for an emergency is available on the Merseyside Prepared website.  Environmental Services - Out of Hours We respond to major emergencies and other ...

Last updated: 22 Oct 2024

Report a broken streetlight or bollard  If you want to report a broken street light or bollard you can do so online by clicking the link under Do It Online. If the situation is dangerous situations (e.g. ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2025

Choosing a Childminder  The role of a childminder Childminders are professional carers who look after children in their own homes. A childminder must be registered with Ofsted or a childminder agency. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

This Privacy Notice explains how we use any personal information provided to Sefton Council’s Housing Services Department. What data do we collect? name address address of property which service request ...

Last updated: 3 Oct 2024

Customer notice... Our Leisure Centres offer a whole host of activities to help you and your family achieve a more healthy lifestyle - take a look at what's on offer across our Centres. There's also ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Sefton Carers Strategy 2025-2028 sets out our commitment to unpaid carers and shows how partners in the Borough will work together to support unpaid carers of all ages in Sefton. The Strategy is owned ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Resources for Carers Looking after a family member or friend, who has a disability, long-term illness or is elderly?Below we have complied a list of key webpages and resources to help support you as ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

Your Local Family Wellbeing Centres Family is the most important influence on a child's life, from the moment they are born until they reach adulthood and beyond.   Family Wellbeing Centres provide joined ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

These Toolkits have been developed to support your day-to-day practice, to help you have challenging and productive meetings with schools, parents and other professionals to ensure that a child’s educational ...

Last updated: 11 Oct 2024

Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service is here to support children, families and schools to make sure children and young people with a special educational need or disability get the support they need across ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

The Family Information Service  The Family Information Service (FIS) provides information for Sefton families regarding childcare, fostering and adoption, schools/education and training and sports and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Managing Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk in Sefton   Extensive flooding across the UK in 2007 resulted in an overhaul of flood risk legislation with greater responsibility placed on local authorities ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

This resource has been developed with our partners in Health and Social Care, to accompany Sefton’s Graduated Approach Toolkit.  This aims to support practitioners across Sefton’s Schools and Educational ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

A service that is made up of therapists, psychologists, assistant psychologists, specialist midwives and peer support workers. Our role is to identify distress that has come from your maternity, neonatal ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

By working together with schools and colleges we ensure that cared for children have quality Personal Education Plans (PEPs). The PEP meeting sets out plans for the child’s education and future aspirations ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Timetables Our Family Hub timetables make it easy for you to keep up to date with what support is available, when, and where. Whether you’re looking for general parenting advice, activity sessions for ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

The Children with Complex Needs Service work with children and young people with a permanent, severe disability which includes complex behavioural needs and autism where there is also associated severe ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Sefton Carers Centre The Council’s Affordable Warmth Team are working closely with Sefton Carers Centre through the Carer Energy Support Project. The project is a two-year project which provides tailored ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Support and advice to help you stop smoking If you – or someone you care about – live or work in Sefton and want to stop smoking, you can talk to us directly straight away (or speak to your GP first if ...

Last updated: 28 Jan 2025

Assess, Plan, Do, Review According to the SEND Code of Practice 2015, all settings ‘should adopt a graduated approach with 4 stages of action’: Assess, Plan Do and Review. For most children, this cycle ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Reporting a Flood   It is important to report the right type of flooding to the correct risk management authority for the issue to be resolved effectively. The North-West Flood Hub Website and the Environment ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

As part of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 a new duty to refer has come into effect since 1st October 2018. This Duty to Refer mean that public authorities will have a duty to refer people in England ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Resilient Network is the part of our highway network that is critical for the Borough to operate efficiently. View a map of the Resilient Network. It contains about 345 km of roads, compared with the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

From 8th April 2021, our Street Works Information application (www.sefton.gov.uk/streetworks) will no longer fully support the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. The most up-to-date versions of modern ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Sefton Council is one of approximately 370 public sector providers of building control services in England and Wales.At Sefton, we aim to provide a local, customer-focused Building Control Service including ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Health Advice and Services in Sefton If you're looking for help or advice on a health issue that is affecting you or somebody you know, there are a range of services in Sefton that can support you. Check ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Kids at this age can struggle with big changes and lots of emotions. You can get support on some key issues here. Self Harm If you are self-harming or as a parent you think your child is self-harming or ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Life Rooms is a free NHS service who provide a safe and welcoming space to meet others, access opportunities and learn about community resources. The Life Rooms offers support for those wanting to ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

It is important to protect our children and young people against a number of dangerous infectious diseases. The Mersey Care team work with primary schools and secondary schools, independent schools, special ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

We have produced a Welcome to Sefton pack designed to provide support and advice to people kindly providing space in their homes for Ukrainians fleeing the invasion of their country and for those Ukrainians ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

These Toolkits and Advice Sheets give an overview of educational matters, so that you are able understand the language used by schools and better navigate the school’s systems and DfE expectations so that ...

Last updated: 7 Oct 2024

The Social Work Academy is a north west and Merseyside first! The academy is a place for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported year in Employment (ASYE), to receive additional ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Lifelong Links Lifelong Links is a service offered in our Children's Services team that helps children in care find people that care about them and broaden the network of people available to support them ...

Last updated: 4 Apr 2025

Support  Sefton offers many support services for various needs, from staying active to coping with loss.  If you need help or advice on a health issue for yourself or someone you know, Sefton has a range ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Working with our Communities to understand the issues they are facing with regards to Community Safety and how the partnership can support them to become more resilient is a priority that underpins all ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The rules regarding entitlement to help with Council Tax for pensioners on a low income are determined by central government and replaced Council Tax Benefit from 1st April 2013. For the purposes of council ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Early Years providers, Schools, Colleges and the Local Authority Education system often use language and systems that are unfamiliar to those who do not work in them.  The Virtual School have developed ...

Last updated: 7 Oct 2024

Continuous Professional Development In the Sefton Early Years team, we believe in the importance of ‘Continuous Professional Development’ (CPD) and we offer bespoke professional development support to ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

You might already have technology that can help you stay independent and healthy without realising it.  You and your family can buy the technology you need on your own. Doing it yourself might be faster ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

All new and current Direct Payment users will be given a Prepaid Card to manage their payments.  A Prepaid Card works like a bank account with a debit card. Sefton Council will load your Personal Budget ...

Last updated: 15 Nov 2024

You might already have technology that can help you stay independent and healthy without realising it.  You and your family can buy the technology you need on your own. Doing it yourself might be faster ...

Last updated: 29 Oct 2024

Supporting Families with Sefton@Work At Sefton@Work, we understand that thinking about searching for a job, finding steady employment or quality training can be overwhelming and scary. Our service is designed ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Sefton Domestic Abuse Partnership Board is a partnership group of a range of local statutory and voluntary agencies who are responsible for supporting Sefton Council in meeting its duty under Part ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

We’ll support you in lots of ways to stay physically and mentally healthy by offering:A Health Passport (also known as a Health Journal) containing key information from your childhood (for example, when ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Where a child or young person is identified as having SEN, educational settings should act to remove barriers to learning and put effective special educational provision in place implementing a Graduated ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Children's Social Care Children's Services covers Education, Schools, Cared For Children, Fostering, Early Help and children with disabilities among other things.    Children's Social Care have a duty ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

What is Adult Social Care? Sefton Council and other local authorities provide Adult Social Care support to those who are over 18 in the community . In 2014 the Parliament introduced an new national framework ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving. That’s our ambition for our children and young people across Sefton, but it’s also our ambition for our own people. We want to support our teams to do their best work ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Community Employment and volunteering Sefton Council is committed to improving the lives of people with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Employment and volunteering opportunities gives people ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Your Adult Social Care Assessment  Your assessment helps us understand your care needs.  Please answer honestly so we can get a clear picture of your situation and how we can help.  There are many support ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Sefton Council Adult Social Care Vision We want people who live in Sefton to live a quality life , as independently as possible for as long as possible. If and when they need it, we want people to have ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

There are lots of teams working in Adult Social Care at Sefton Council who can support you with your care. Find out more about each of them below. Adult Social Care Teams  The team's goal is to check what ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Finances can dictate how your calendar month goes. If you budget and spend money wisely you will be in a good cycle and better position long term. Whereas if you don’t budget you can struggle tremendously, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Adult Social Care support when coming out of Hospital If you are leaving hospital following an illness or operation, you might need practical help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing and ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

Adult Social Care Supported Living Engagement Your Home Your Say – Engagement Update The Supported Living Engagement is now closed.  We would like to thank all those who contributed and took the time to ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

It takes strength to admit that you are abusing your partner. But if you really want to change, you can, there is lots of support available to help you. Violence and abuse is learned behaviour. You can ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

EHM is a secure, online, electronic early help case management system that will support the family support pathway. It will allow the recording and sharing of information for children and families who ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Family Wellbeing Centre's Family is the most important influence on a child's life, from the moment they are born until they reach adulthood and beyond.    Family Wellbeing Centres provide joined up support ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Introduction to Technology Enabled Care Technology Enabled Care (TEC) includes equipment and technology that help adults stay independent. It covers telehealth, telecare, telemedicine, telecoaching, and ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Introduction to Technology Enabled Care Technology Enabled Care (TEC) includes equipment and technology that help adults stay independent. It covers telehealth, telecare, telemedicine, telecoaching, and ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Who is an Adult Carer? Anyone could be an Adult Carer – a Adult Carer is someone over the age of 18 who provides care to someone who couldn’t manage without their help. This could include a friend,partner ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

What to expect from Sefton Adult Social Care  This section has been created to support those who are considering contacting Adult Social Care but are unsure on what to expect from Sefton or what the process ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Adoption is a great way to grow your family and provide a loving, stable home for a child (or children). Adoption in Merseyside  Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is your regional adoption agency for Sefton, ...

Last updated: 13 Sept 2024

An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that describes a child or young person’s special educational needs, the support they need, and the outcomes they would like to achieve. An ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Better at home The vision for Adult Social Care is that people should be supported to remain at home in their communities with family and friends. To do this may require formal care and support services, ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Mental Health  We all have mental health. Being healthier doesn’t just mean having a healthy body, it also means having a healthy mind.  Sometimes our mental health is good and other times we may feel ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

It’s hard to know how your child will react to divorce or separation. They may find it easier to cope with more than you expect. But adjusting to the change is likely to create some challenges. There are ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Everything you need to know prior to conception, throughout pregnancy and birth, all the way through until your baby turns two years old Every family knows the immense joy that the arrival of a baby can ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Universal Credit is a means tested benefit that is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions. It replaces the following in-and-out of work benefits (commonly referred to as legacy benefits) ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Working Collaboratively ‘Local authorities must ensure that children, young people and parents are provided with the information, advice and support necessary to enable them to participate in discussions ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Early Help Being a parent or carer is hard work, and sometimes it is necessary to access some support to ensure the whole family are able to thrive. Early Help means that children, young people, and families ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Your rights as an Adult Carer Carers provide invaluable support to family members, friends or loved ones. Although the work is unpaid, the Government has introduced legislation that gives Carers specific ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

ESF Ways to Work The European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative-funded Ways to Work programme, in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and all six Local Authorities ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Raise an Adult Safeguarding concern - Member of the public Safeguarding concerns refer to the possible abuse or neglect of an adult with care and support needs. To meet the criteria for safeguarding, the ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

If you are in care at the moment, your Personal Adviser (PA) will support you with getting ready to leave care, including finding somewhere to call home. Information on where you are going to live will ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Report an incident If you experience anti-social behaviour call Merseyside Police on 101 or the Police Facebook and Twitter  accounts. Alternatively you can contact Sefton Council on 0345 140 0845 or ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

After a tree has been inspected any recommended work will be programmed-in accordingly. Tree works priority is based on the level of Health and Safety risk the tree poses or will pose, potential targets ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Background to the Action Plan During 2020, both before and after national lockdown restrictions eased due to COVID-19, people flocked to the coast in their thousands which resulted in a strain on facilities, ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Adult Safeguarding  Safeguarding helps Adults stay independent, healthy, and free from abuse or neglect. It’s everyone’s responsibility, including yours, to prevent abuse.  If you see something concerning, ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

The safety of Sefton's residents and visitors is of paramount importance and we have a team of dedicated officers whose main task is to reduce and prevent road traffic collisions on our roads.On average, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Employment Land & Premises Supply Assessment  Sefton Council commissioned Iceni Projects to prepare an Employment Land and Premises Supply Assessment to provide a detailed analysis of Sefton’s ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

All learners need to enrol and book as soon as possible and before course date to ensure their places  Me Learning  We are now operating an online booking system,-“Me Learning”. As a learner, you will ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2025

Early Help means that children, young people, and families receive the right help as soon as a problem emerges. This could be at any age through childhood and adolescence. In Sefton this is known as Helping ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Team around the school is a new initiative being piloted across 5 clusters of schools. The objective is to try a new multi-agency approach to supporting families at the earliest opportunity in a way that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Family Wellbeing Centres provide joined up support for children and young people aged 0-19 years to make family life that little bit easier - find out more about them here Family Wellbeing Centres are ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The following pages will provide information about the support available. For example, if you’re on a low income and are getting certain income-related benefits, you may be eligible for extra help with ...

Last updated: 28 Oct 2024

Mental health for early years children - Help for early years providers - GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)  Information and guidance on how to support babies and young children with their mental health.  This ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Transition Policy  In Sefton we understand that transition is a process that requires time and preparation. We know that a successful transition for a child, either when starting nursery or school, ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service  Sefton has a range of support services that work with early years settings and schools to help children or young people with special educational needs or disability to ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Self-Directed Support Team at Sefton Council in Magdalen House, Bootle, handles all financial matters related to Direct Payments.  You need to keep track of how you spend your Direct Payment money ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Sefton Carers Centre Sefton Carers Centre provides free advice and guidance, emotional and practical support, training and a range of holistic therapies for unpaid carers living in Sefton. They offer ...

Last updated: 4 Apr 2025

What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are work-based learning programmes which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills whilst earning ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

Services for employers We provide a free, professional recruitment service to employers to help them to recruit locally to find the right person for the job.   Services include Free recruitment ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The EU Settlement Scheme has been fully open to the public since 30 March 2019. EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens can apply by 30 June 2021 if the UK leaves the EU with a deal, or by 31 December 2020 if ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Extra Care Housing Extra care housing is specialist housing provision that combines accommodation with care and support services designed to offer safe, private, and secure accommodation whilst allowing ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Headteacher Virtual School Mary Palin  I am responsible for promoting the education of Cared For Children, Previously Cared For Children and Children With a Social Worker.  My team supports the Personal ...

Last updated: 14 Jan 2025

Sefton Adult Substance use service  The substance use team is a specialist team within Sefton Council’s Adult Social Care. The team works with individuals aged 18 and over to combat their addictions with ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Financial information and guidance  If you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be entitled to financial support. Below is a list of some of the main sources of funding and benefits ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Jargon and Acronyms explained Acronyms In Adult Social Care, we work hard to make sure that we explain things fully and clearly, but below there is a list of acronyms and jargon words explained to help ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme encourages UK employers to support defence personnel and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

Retrofit: Cheaper, Warmer, Greener * PLEASE NOTE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Sefton is no longer administering the Sustainable Warmth Scheme nor is the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority taking new applications ...

Last updated: 6 Jan 2025

What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery is the recruitment, movement, harbouring or receiving of children, women or men through the use of force, coercion, abuse of vulnerability, deception or other means ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Pupil Premium Plus The Cared for Children Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) is managed by the Virtual School Head in the Local Authority that looks after the child. The Virtual School Head works with schools to ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The growth in the Port of Liverpool will result in major increases in the volume of freight passing through the City Region and through Sefton. The City Region partners have recognised that transport access ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, is looking after a fundraising appeal for all those affected by the tragic events of July. The Southport Strong ...

Last updated: 18 Sept 2024

People's circumstances can mean that they have difficulties paying their Council Tax* If you're on low income you may be eligible for support to make your payments affordable.  If you are having difficulty ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The transition from childhood to adulthood is often a difficult time of change for many young people and especially those with a disability or special educational need. There are many decisions for a young ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

The Aiming High for Disabled Children Short Breaks Team delivers and commissions a wide range of evening and weekend and school holiday group based activities and holiday programmes for disabled children ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

The library is part of the Meadows complex on Hall Lane, Maghull, and is situated next to Maghull Town Hall. Opening Hours Contact Details Monday: 10am-9pm Tuesday: 10am-9pmWednesday: 10am-9pmThursday: ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025

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 ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

The Make A Difference (MAD) Group are care experienced young people who work closely with Sefton Council to support the improvement and development of services for our cared for children and care experienced ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025

Some two year olds in Sefton can get funded early learning and childcare support if they meet one or more of the eligibility criteria.  If you meet the eligibility criteria, your child would be eligible ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

A Warm Welcome In Sefton, we are always happy to welcome new providers to our Local Authority. Becoming a childminder or opening your own nursery, is an exciting time. The Department for Education provides ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Market Sustainability Plan This is our first plan to ensure the sustainability of care homes and home care services in Sefton. It aligns with the Care Act 2014 and the Department of Health and Social ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2025

Where do you fit in? Come and join the Adult Social Care team Adult Social Care Sefton is split into numerous teams and the full department has a total of 400 staff, as of April 2025. It may surprise you ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Sefton Council Highway Authority cannot, currently support the installation of privately owned electric vehicle charge points on, adjacent to, or over, the public highway. We are committed to enabling ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Tots Gymnastics We are happy to announce the return of Tots Gymnastics. Open to children aged 2-4, and delivered by our in-house qualified instructor, the programme is a fun introduction to gymnastics ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2025

Planning and Building Control Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ We do not offer a drop-in service at Magdalen House. If you need to speak to a planning officer or building inspector, please ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

At the Autumn Statement on 30 October 2024, the Chancellor announced a package of measures worth over £1.6 billion to reform business rates and support the high street. For 2025/26 the Chancellor announced, ...

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

Kids at this age can struggle with pressure from social media and friends over body image. Find ways to support your child here. What Is Body Image? Body image is our view of how we look, and how that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are Income Based benefits paid to people to help them meet the costs of rent and Council Tax. The amount of benefit you receive will be based on your rent or council ...

Last updated: 28 Oct 2024

The Youth Ambassadors The Youth Ambassadors are cared for children young people who work closely with Sefton Council to support the improvement and development of services for our cared for children and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Carers Centre has a newsletter which goes out to Carers four times a year. Inside, you can find up to date news and advice, including resources and support available to you. There’s also information ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

On the 24th June 2021, Sefton Council agreed that Adult Social Care would undertake a day services consultation, taking account of the impact of the COVD-19 pandemic on day services and the changing aspirations ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If you suspect people are having to sleep rough in Sefton, you can help us by contacting Sefton Council’s commissioned Rough Sleeper Outreach Team, Light for Life on 01704 501256 or 07918 746042. Please ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Green Sefton Green Sefton is our service responsible for helping to keep Sefton a clean, green and beautiful borough, working with partners and volunteers to manage Sefton's coast, countryside, parks and ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

As a Sefton resident, you are eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit and have a net household income of less than £7400 per annum Income Support Income ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Living safe and well at home Living Safe and Well at Home  Staying healthy at home helps you maintain your independence and wellbeing. Whether you need care, are disabled, or need support as you get older ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Some children may have extra care responsibilities at home, supporting a family member with physical or emotional needs. This can sometimes be because of a sudden illness, accident or disabilities. Taking ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Schools: Roles and Responsibilities   The Educational Setting:  Maintained schools, maintained nursery schools and all providers who are funded by the local authority must have regard to the Special Educational ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

Mental Health Services  Everybody has mental health and we all need to do what we can to take care of it, just as we do with our physical health.  Mental well being is about how you feel in yourself, how ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Adults Forum Supporting engagement across partner organisations (VCF sector/Sefton Place/Sefton ASC and providers)allowing for information sharing and communication regarding key pieces of information ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2025

Why Sefton ?  You could work anywhere in the world...So Why choose Sefton?  In Sefton we pride ourselves on our dedication to both our Sefton residents and our staff teams, they are our greatest asset.  We ...

Last updated: 22 Apr 2025

The Council and Riverside Housing are building a Short-Term Assessment Unit facility in Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale.  The short-term assessment unit is for  Individuals in difficult times (this could be ...

Last updated: 22 Apr 2025

Sefton Graduated Approach Toolkit sets out expected provision across the four broad areas of need set out in the SEND Code of Practice (DfE, 2015: 97-98) These are:  Communication and Interaction Cognition ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Adult Social Care Day Opportunities Consultation Your Day, Your Say consultation update On the 24th June 2021, Sefton Council agreed that Adult Social Care would undertake a day services consultation, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Our service aims to help all clients grow in confidence, source vacancies and opportunities that are right for them and prepare a journey plan that is designed with their specific needs in mind, to help ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If someone you care about is in an abusive relationship, they may not realise that their relationship is abusive. They may believe the abuse is their fault and feel responsible. Even if they know their ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) – Sefton Council 2021/2022 In January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China had been caused by a novel coronavirus ...

Last updated: 28 Aug 2024

Rare habitats, prestigious leisure activities and family-friendly facilities Ainsdale-on-Sea sits on the southern edge of Southport and boasts expansive areas of beach and sand dunes systems. It is a visitor ...

Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

Carers Allowance (previously called Invalid Carers Allowance) is a weekly benefit paid to people who look after family, partners or friends because they are ill, frail or have a disability. You don't have ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Foodbanks Across Sefton, there are foodbanks that can help if you can't afford the food, toiletries or household supplies you need. To find out about your nearest foodbank, visit the Sefton Directory, ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

SEND Code of Practice 2015  Under the SEND code of practice, a child or young person is considered to have a Special Educational Need (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Safer Sleep Sleep Matters! Sleep is especially important for babies and young children because it helps with mental, physical, social and emotional development. Sleep helps our brains to remember, memorise ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Smoke-free Environments Stopping smoking is one of the best things anyone can do to protect the health or their children through pregnancy and beyond. If the parents or carers of children are not or willing ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Past events In November 2024, the Council, with partners Sefton Opera and Sefton Carers Centre hosted two Keep Warm Keep Well events for those over 50 as part of its commitment to helping vulnerable people ...

Last updated: 9 Jan 2025

The centre offers a fitness suite offering both fixed stations and a free weight area all in the luxurious surroundings of landscaped gardens. A bespoke swimming pool completes the facility. Features 25 ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Active Sefton Volunteer Programme Active Sefton have a number of volunteering opportunities for people aged 14+ with an interest in sport or physical activity. To find out more about these opportunities ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

We provide a permanent site for Gypsies and Travellers in Sefton. The site is located at Red Rose Park, Broad Lane, Formby L37 0AH. A weekly rent is charged depending on the size of the pitch.  Red ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Partners in Sefton have developed effective practice to support our most vulnerable residents including effective use of multi-agency information sharing, risk assessment and case conferencing processes. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Information Service is based in Crosby Library. It offers a comprehensive range of information sources including those for local and family history. The online services include free access to Oxford ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

Early Help Assessments Typically, the first step when getting help is for an Early Help Assessment to be completed. This is a simple step and will help you to identify your family's strengths and what ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

We have had some great feedback from families who have worked with us. Take a look at what families have told us... Listening "I found that Early Help listened to me, and I was able to talk about my worries, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Are your pregnant? Are you looking for further information around your pregnancy? You can be attend the course following your 15 to 16 week appointment. We’ll cover the following topics: Labour and pain ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Accessibility of Council Information. People who live, visit and work in Sefton need different ways for us to communicate with them.  This could be because of a disability, sensory loss or the difference ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

IT Plans and Policies Digital Strategy Sefton’s Digital Strategy has been developed in the context of our partnership 2030 vision of Sefton as a borough connected by people, supported by technology and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

During 2016 Sefton Council led on developing a new and exciting vision for the future of the borough. Working closely with partners, businesses, private sector organisations, the voluntary, community and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If you are moving from one Sefton address to another, please register with My Account, our online Council Tax portal. Once registered, go to the 'Tell us that you have moved home' section to tell us you ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Here are some useful links and information if you are moving into Sefton. The quickest way to see local services is by putting your postcode into the Find My Nearest page (scroll to bottom of Home page) ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Parks and Greenspaces Managed by our excellent Green Sefton service with support from volunteers and our partners, Sefton has over 30 parks across the borough, as well as 100 play sites and 183 open space. This ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

What we have to do As your corporate parent, by law, we must provide you with: a Personal Adviser a Pathway Plan the right to be heard and taken seriously - including being involved in decisions, having ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

A Guide for Users - Implementing Sefton’s Graduated Approach   Where a child or young person is identified as having SEN, educational settings should act to remove barriers to learning and put effective ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

Provision Mapping  Sefton recommends that schools incorporate Provision Maps into their own school offer.  Schools are encouraged to use the provision maps as a strategic tool, which enables the SENDCO ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service offers a comprehensive training package to schools and settings. Training offers include:   in-school face to face training sessions at the request of the SENDCO/Senior ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND)? A child or young person has Special Educational Needs if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Recruitment and Retention in Sefton Sefton Early Years Team recognise that high quality Early Years staff are key to ensuring positive outcomes for children. We also recognise that this is the biggest ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Donating furniture to charity We work with local charities who collect furniture and household items free of charge to support local people in need. Charities will only take items that are in good condition ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2025

Sefton Sustained Shared Thinking & Emotional Wellbeing Project  The SSTEW Scale is a tool used to assess the quality of anearly years education environment and pedagogy. TheSSTEW Project approach has ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Paying for Childcare We understand that the rising cost of living is affecting many working parents and carers across the UK. If you’re struggling to make ends meet click on the following links for guidance ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Transition Event Each year Sefton Local Authority host a Transition Event for professionals to share vital information about children prior to transition. The event offers a designated space and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Lifelong Learners Project  Ensuring a curriculum for the 'child of today'.  Life is changing...how can we change our educational approach in response to this? Children are powerful learners from birth. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Note February 2025- Please be aware that this programme is currently not accepting applications at this time. Since 2022 Sefton Council has offered grant scheme for Care Agencies as part of its continued ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

This page contains information for Care Home Providers Cost of Care Report - Care Homes (65+) You can find the cost of care report document below. Annex ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Join Sefton Council as Principal Educational Psychologist! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Sefton ...

Last updated: 26 Mar 2025

                                      The Liverpool City Region Green Sustainable Travel Corridors Project (also called LCR SUD) is a £17.3 million project (of which £8.65 million is from the European ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

What can we all do to help? We as individuals can all support the global effort to tackle and adapt to climate change. There are actions that individuals and households can take to reduce their carbon ...

Last updated: 9 Jan 2025

SWACA Training and Development opportunities   Free training opportunity for professionals in Sefton! Suitable for anyone who is a professional and has an interest in learning more about what domestic ...

Last updated: 7 Mar 2025

Beyond the War Memorials - the stories behind the names Sefton lost around 4,000 men and women from 1914–1918 during The Great War, their names are inscribed on the 11 memorials throughout the borough. ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

Having a New Baby Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but a lot of the time new families are feeling worried, tired, and overwhelmed too. Babies don’t come with instructions, and it’s important ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Your Personal Adviser or ‘PA’ will be your main point of contact with the care experienced service and provide support to help you make a successful transition to adulthood. When you are 16 you will be ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Identifying SEND  All schools should have a clear approach to identifying learners with SEN. The benefits of early identification are widely recognised – identifying need at the earliest point and then ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

Children with SEND will often require an ‘enhanced transition’ this may involve additional visits to the receiving school and the use of visual aids, resource packs and supportive discussions to prepare ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

School Governors Do you: have an interest in our children’s education? have a desire to make a difference? want to develop and hone your leadership skills Then why not serve your local community and ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 changed the law regarding the way financial help for working age customers on a low-income, who rented their homes was calculated and paid.  Under the new rules, help with rent ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025

The Local Authority Early Years Team The Early Years Team at Sefton Local Authority works together to ensure that all children in Early Years receive high quality early education. Everyone in the team ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Equipment, Minor aids and Mobile Clinic Equipment and Minor Aids Minor aids (also known as minor adaptations) are small changes Sefton Council can make to a home to help someone to remain independent.  Some ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

We want all our staff to feel supported and valued. We know how competitive the market for some job roles can be and we want to attract the best talent to work with us to #MakeADifference.  Children's ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

  Public consultation and engagement was carried out in February and March 2022 on the Les Transformations de Southport project, which is part of the Southport Town Deal. The project aims to provide ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2025

Homes For Ukraine The Homes for Ukraine scheme is one of three routes introduced by the Government to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. The scheme allows individuals in the UK to sponsor ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

In Sefton, you can access a whole host of safe, high quality childcare and early learning opportunities, including holiday clubs and schemes. Our Sefton Directory has a full list of all childcare options ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

SWACA Training and Development opportunities   Free training opportunity for professionals in Sefton! Suitable for anyone who is a professional and has an interest in learning more about what domestic ...

Last updated: 7 Mar 2025

What to expect from Sefton Community Learning Service At Sefton Community Learning Service we offer a wide variety of quality-assured courses to help learners develop new skills, grow in confidence and ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2025

Sefton aims to help families to promote positive relationships within their family networks. How can we work with families who are in conflict? Building an effective relationship with parents and families ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

A pupil has SEN where their learning difficulty or disability calls for special educational provision, namely provision different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age.  A ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Wrap Around Provision  Once children start school, childcare doesn’t just stop. This period can be a difficult time for parents and their families to juggle home life and work commitments.  The average ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

What is a First Home? First Homes is a new build affordable home for sale provided under a scheme designed to help local first-time buyers onto the property ladder, by offering homes at a discount of at ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton's Economic Strategy 2022-2026  We are committed to developing an economy that connects Sefton to the Liverpool City Region and beyond, in which businesses, employees, jobseekers and working age ...

Last updated: 26 Nov 2024

Dogs in Sefton Sefton Council welcomes responsible dog owners to its parks, greenspaces and miles of protected coastline. Please see the information on the Public Spaces Protection Order PSPO - Dog Control ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Captain Frederic John Walker and the Battle of the Atlantic Captain Frederic John Walker CB, DSO and three Bars, was a Royal Navy officer noted for his exploits during the Second World War and was the ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

Many cafes, restaurants and bars may wish to use outdoor seating areas to allow customers to sit and eat and drink To assist in this process, the Government issued new guidance, in the form of the Business ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Activities for Adults  Come along to one or more of our brilliant sessions and improve your fitness levels while socialising and enjoying something you maybe would never have previously thought about taking ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Sefton Council is currently undertaking a survey of all recent “home movers”. The survey will include all households that have moved into a home that was newly built over the past few years. The purpose ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Conservation and Heritage Sefton’s heritage is important to its identity.  Southport’s cast iron verandahs, the shrimper’s cottages in Churchtown, Formby’s pinewoods and Bootle’s industrial areas and docks ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Access to Education for Children with Health Needs This guidance applies to pupils who are unable to attend school because of medical needs, who are physically ill or injured, and those who may be experiencing ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The purpose of the Schools Forum is to provide some strategic direction to the Local Authority in particular, around the funding of Sefton schools, including; consideration of the schools’ formula funding; funding ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Your voice and opinions are the most important part of youth work and shape the support you receive – we call this Youth Voice. You should be able to express yourself, know that your opinions count and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Preparing for secondary school The transition from primary to secondary school is exciting for children and marks a new phase in their lives. Children recognise it as part of growing up and are aware that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Preparing for secondary school The transition from primary to secondary school is exciting for children and marks a new phase in their lives. Children recognise it as part of growing up and are aware that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Bootle Town Centre Investment Framework (Lambert Smith Hampton /Nexus 2016) sets out opportunities for Bootle Town Centre, including the retail area, the office area and the Town Hall complex.  Key points ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Southport is a unique and classic seaside town that has real potential to build on and enhance its profile and contribution to economic growth in the region. The Southport Town Deal reflects a commitment ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

When someone dies there are several steps that need to be taken in this order: Register the death Tell the government about the death using the Tell Us Once service.(Note : If you cannot use the Tell ...

Last updated: 20 Dec 2024

Southport is a close-knit community and as we have seen, has naturally come together in the wake of this tragedy. There has been an outpouring of support and generosity among the Southport community, and ...

Last updated: 17 Dec 2024

The Southport Eco Centre is sited on the Esplanade Park and Ride site, close to Southport's famous seafront. It was designed, built and equipped with the environment in mind, including exciting renewable ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton Virtual School are keen to maintain positive links with Designated Teachers (DT’s) for children in care across the borough and beyond.   What is the role of a Designated Teacher? Help school staff ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The government has placed a duty on schools to provide careers guidance. The duty requires school governing bodies to ensure that all pupils at their school are provided with independent careers guidance ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Information for Providers The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was launched in 2018 and is funded by the Department for Education. It is in place to provide free meals and activities for children ...

Last updated: 6 Sept 2024

Sefton Libraries is a contemporary library service whose delivery goes “beyond the book”, delivering a varied community programme of engagement and support. The service provides a comprehensive Library ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025

Sefton Libraries Sefton Libraries is a contemporary library service whose delivery goes “beyond the book”, delivering a varied community programme of engagement and support.  The service provides a comprehensive ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Education Services is the platform we use to communicate with our schools, settings and establishments, and to purchase services and training. The platform consists of a communication stream, training ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

Professional Referral  Adult Social Care in Sefton has a way for you to make referrals online. You can refer for:  Safeguarding (non-urgent) and Care Quality Concerns   Social Care  Occupational Therapy  Deprivation ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Direct Payments Explained  A Direct Payment is money given to you so you can arrange your own care services. This lets you choose the services that best meet your needs as outlined in your Support Plan. ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Direct Payments Explained  A Direct Payment is money given to you so you can arrange your own care services. This lets you choose the services that best meet your needs as outlined in your Support Plan. ...

Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

Kids at this age can struggle with big emotions. Emotional literacy is the ability to understand, express and cope with emotions. It’s a skill that children will develop as they grow but can also be nurtured ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

We are committed to developing a culture of understanding and supporting co-production. We recognise that adults, children, and young people are involved because of what they know, their lived experience ...

Last updated: 19 Nov 2024

Located in picturesque Churchtown, Botanic Gardens are nationally renowned for its floral displays and regular programme of events.Botanic Gardens has achieved a coveted Green Flag award for its excellence ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Formby Library is a 5 minute walk from Formby Railway Station, situated opposite Duke Street Park. It offers a range of activities for all ages within the community. Rhymetimes for preschool children are ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2025

Speech & Language Sefton Early Years Integrated Speech, Language & Communication Pathway In Sefton we strive for every child to develop and thrive, and we recognise the importance of speech, language ...

Last updated: 9 Oct 2024

Attachment and Trauma Informed Practice  In Sefton we are passionate about ensuring our most vulnerable children and families have the best start possible.  During the COVID pandemic we realised that almost ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Celebrating Good Practice  A high-quality early years education is vitally important. Children attend early years provision at a crucial developmental point in their lives. The education and care that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Paying for Care If you use care and support services, it is very likely that you will pay for the cost yourself.  If you have savings or investments over £23,250, either in your own right or shared with ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Paying for Care If you use care and support services, it is very likely that you will pay for the cost yourself.  If you have savings or investments over £23,250, either in your own right or shared with ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Attendance  The general rules on school attendance include: it is a parents’ duty to send their child to school regularly if they are of compulsory school age it is schools’ responsibility to record attendance ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Attendance  The general rules on school attendance include: it is a parents’ duty to send their child to school regularly if they are of compulsory school age it is schools’ responsibility to record attendance ...

Last updated: 29 Oct 2024

Elective home education is the term used by the Department for Education (DfE) to describe parents’ decisions to provide education for their child at home instead of sending them to school.  Throughout ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has been successful in securing funding for its most vulnerable and workless residents from the European Social Fund. This is an exciting new programme giving ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Eligibility Criteria Background The Community Transition Fund has been developed to assist community organisations on a one off basis in developing resilience within Sefton’s communities. Projects should ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Personal Education Plans: what are they? A Personal Education Plan (PEP) is part of a Cared for Child's care plan. All Cared for Children of statutory school age need a PEP. The PEP is an important document ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

  Health Visiting Service Who are Health Visitors?  Health visitors are part of the integrated 0-19 team working in conjunction with the School Health team.  The health visiting team will contact families ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

New Driver Application Fee introduced from 25th November 2024 This change affects all new driver applications only. All New Drivers must pay a non-refundable £50 Application Fee before an application can ...

Last updated: 22 Nov 2024

Fraud is often seen as a cold crime against organisations, however there are real people who suffer due to the actions of fraudsters. Council Tax Fraud What is Council Tax fraud? Council Tax fraud can ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

For latest scheme information and travel disruptions during construction, please visit our dedicated Les Transformations de Southport webpage  Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s ...

Last updated: 21 Feb 2025

Black History Month During Black History Month we will be celebrating historic moments, events, achievements and contributions of black people in our communities and across Merseyside, as well as shining ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Free computers and WIFI People's Network Computers are available at all branches for library members to use and access the internet. To log on, use your library card number and your four-digit password. ...

Last updated: 29 Mar 2025

Choosing a Nursery Private. Voluntary and Independent  Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) nurseries often take children from babies up to school age. These settings are registered by Ofsted and may ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Support Children. Inspire Learning. Build Your Future In Education. Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive in the classroom? A career as a Teaching Assistant could be the job ...

Last updated: 11 Apr 2025

  The vision for the Les Transformations project is to create accessible, well connected and high-quality public spaces, improving footfall between all areas of the Town Centre. This will support businesses ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2025

What is the Local Transport Plan? The draft Local Transport Plan outlines our plans for transport in Liverpool City Region up to 2040.  With a clear vision and goals, the plan provides a blueprint for ...

Last updated: 9 Oct 2024

Single Use Plastics Our environment needs to be protected from the growing problem of plastic waste appearing due to littering, poor waste management and the pollution of water courses. The Council believes ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

New Supplementary Planning Documents Consultation The Council are working on some new Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) to support the policies in the adopted Local Plan. The Council are currently ...

Last updated: 14 Jan 2025

Housing should provide a secure foundation for individuals to live the lives they want to live. Finding the right home, in the right place, can be an essential platform for people seeking to support their ...

Last updated: 11 Oct 2024

Sefton is a borough for everyone and our strategy for 2023-2027 demonstrates how Sefton Council and the borough we serve, is making progress where equality, diversity and inclusion are concerned. It also ...

Last updated: 18 Oct 2024

Public Services including Local Councils need to make sure that the information provided on their website can be used by all people. There are standards that we are working to meet, these are called the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Engaging with partners  Sefton engages with a number of partners in order to meet the Public Sector Equality Duty. Engagement with partners helps us understand the needs of our community and allows us ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Meet the Contractor – Demolition Q&A Sessions 27th and 28th February.  Find out more on our Engagement page. In 2017, Sefton Council purchased Bootle Strand Shopping Centre as a key part of its commitment ...

Last updated: 27 Feb 2025

​Learn Digital Skills with Sefton Community Learning Service Our Community Learning Service offers a range of Digital Skills courses, whether you are an absolute beginner or have some existing skills. ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

We understand that you may have concerns about using the internet, please find below some free resources about how you can stay safe online. Keeping children safe online For lots of useful information ...

Last updated: 28 Aug 2024

If you have been thinking about fostering, then let Sefton's fostering experts give you a helping hand on your journey to become a foster carer.  To find out more visit our dedicated fostering website ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

Crosby Investment Strategy Crosby Village is a key town centre and community hub in Sefton. In 2015 the Crosby Investment Strategy was produced to develop a vibrant and exciting centre of community life ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Senior Leadership Team Phil Porter - Chief Executive Executive Directors Andrea Watts - Executive Director - Operations and Partnerships  Stephen Watson - Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and ...

Last updated: 13 Nov 2024

To make a complaint that a councillor has breached the Members Code of Conduct please complete the complain about a Councillor form. This covers a member or co-opted member of Sefton Council, or a member ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2025

Coastal and Visitor Areas Public Space Protection Order The new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) will help support the Council and partner agencies manage visitor behaviour and protect our natural ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Sefton Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with local authorities, education, health and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

In Sefton, all schools provide for the admission of children in the September following their fourth birthday and most parents/carers are happy for their child to start school at this point. By law, a ...

Last updated: 29 Jan 2025

Holiday Activities and Food Programme The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was designed to support children during the school holidays to eat more healthily, be more active and have a greater ...

Last updated: 6 Sept 2024

Young people must participate in learning or training up to at least the age of 18. How to access advice Impartial guidance is provided in schools by its Independent Adviser and School Careers Teacher. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Dog fouling left by irresponsible dog owners in not only anti-social but it is also a potential health risk linked with toxocara canis. Contact with infected dog fouling can cause stomach upsets, sore ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If you are of working age and looking to apply for Housing Benefit, you might not be eligible unless you fall into specific exceptional categories. For most working age individuals, assistance with rent ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025

Join our Digital Skills courses to feel more confident using technology for work, learning, and daily life. Our friendly and experienced teachers will help you with: Basic skills to use the internet and ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025

Ready to Learn   School Readiness can mean different things for different professionals and agencies. In Sefton, a multi-agency working group defined what School Readiness means for Sefton:   Children ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Let's get Physical! Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.  Physical ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Working in Childcare Working with Young Children can be extremely rewarding. It is a privilege to shape a child’s early experiences and ensure they have the skills for lifelong learning. There are many ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Children's Social Care for professionals Please click here to view the Children & Young People's Sufficiency Strategy 2022-2025  Training Courses  Skills for Care COVID-19 Essential Training The impact ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2025

Our Promise To Families  Any child or family who we work with can expect to be treated with respect and we will work together to try and make a positive difference. Sometimes, you might feel that something ...

Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

Our Promise To Families  Any child or family who we work with can expect to be treated with respect and we will work together to try and make a positive difference. Sometimes, you might feel that something ...

Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

Changes to Procurement Regulations The current procurement regulations will be changing, and a new set will replace them from 24 February 2025. Existing contracts and current procurements are not impacted ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

What is the Town Deal? The Town Deal Fund seeks local communities to determine how the money should be spent to boost growth, through innovative regeneration plans. The Southport Town Deal Board, convened ...

Last updated: 17 Feb 2025

The Southport Town Deal Board, convened by Sefton Council, has been working to develop the investment plan and engage with local residents to ensure the benefits of the Fund reach everyone. The Board comprises ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

Your One Year Old During the 12 months between ages 1 and 2, you'll watch your baby start to become less like an infant and more like a toddler. You'll witness a physical transformation as your 1 year ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Information for Parents/Carers  This page provides links to further information for parents/carers about the process for applying for a place at a Sefton school.  Starting primary or secondary school in ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a requirement for energy supply companies to assist low income and/or vulnerable households to save energy.  Each energy company will have targets to achieve, based ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sports & Games For children from reception age to 12 years old, our days are packed with a variety of different sports and games such as archery, dodgeball, team building activities and many more. ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

What is domestic abuse? Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner, ex-partner, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Your Care Plan will have details of where you will live and who with. For some people, that decision will be made by the court and you will live with people who can make sure you get everything you need ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Here in Sefton, we have social workers for children and families. We work in teams and we have a manager who makes sure we make the right decisions for you. Every child or young person in our care has ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Professional Early Years Conferences  Sefton Local Authority are commited to inspire and motivate the Early Years Sector to ensure that teachers and practitioners are empowered to give their very best.  With ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) As of 2023 The Care Quality Commission are responsible for monitoring , inspecting and regulating all Local Council Adult Social Care Services and provisions and their ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

  Important Information These design proposals have since had minor updates following public engagement feedback and technical officer advice. Our proposals for Maritime Corridor Improvements are ...

Last updated: 18 Feb 2025

The Home Learning Environment  You are your childs first educator and have a big influence on your child's learning and development. The home learning environment is very important in influencing a child’s ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

What is it? The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is a free, voluntary scheme that provides recognition, guidance and advice on operational best practice to operators of goods vehicles, buses and coaches.It ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The main types of renewable energy systems are: SolarPassive solar design: Techniques that harness the free energy available to architects by good planning. Good examples of this working are greenhouses ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

A decision to approve a planning application may be subject to the applicant entering into a section 106 planning obligation. This will set out a number of on-site and/or financial obligations that are ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Southport Townscape Heritage Project You’ll find plenty of information about the project, the target buildings and streets, and downloadable activities on the Southport Townscape project website. You ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Homelessness Act 2002, requires every Local Authority to carry out a homelessness review in its Borough every 5 years, to develop and publish a Homelessness Strategy based on this review and to consult ...

Last updated: 2 Dec 2024

Sefton Libraries continue to work towards making its services accessible to everyone. All libraries have level entrances or ramps with handrails.  We offer a number of services that enable people who are ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

Every cared for/ care experienced child or young person or family can make what we call ‘representations’ about the care they receive. Representations can be: A comment – telling us what you think A compliment ...

Last updated: 24 Feb 2025

The role of the Health and Wellbeing Board is to: Encourage integrated working between commissioners of health services, to public health and social care services. Encourage those who provide services ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Long Term Empty Property Premium An additional amount of Council Tax (a Premium) is charged when a property has been empty and unfurnished for one year or more, regardless of any change in ownership. These ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2025

Stretching for 22 miles, Sefton’s coastline comprises stunning beaches, dynamic sand dune systems and a vast beautiful landscape that offers something for everyone. It is also home to an incredible array ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Options at 16 Young people have a duty to participate in some kind of education, employment or training until the end of the academic year in which they are 18. The purpose of this is to ensure that as ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Importance of Oral Health Looking after your child's teeth.  From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the debtist, here's how to take care of your child's teeth.  A regular teeth-cleaning ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Council have been successful in securing Government funding of over £41,3000 to help ensure landlords are meeting national Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) at properties they let. The ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

This page holds details and updates in the event of weather warnings and alerts  Active Weather Warnings  There are no current active weather warnings for Sefton.  You can find the details here. Active ...

Last updated: 10 Jan 2025

Our Active Aquatics team offer swimming lessons at Bootle Leisure Centre, Meadows Leisure Centre and Dunes Splash World. We deliver a range of swimming lessons which are suitable for all ages and abilities ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Pre-Application Enquiries and Planning Performance Agreements The Council provides a comprehensive pre-application advice service, where you can choose the level of service that you require and whether ...

Last updated: 27 Nov 2024

SIMON (Sefton Interactive Maps Online) has been created to provide members of the public with access to Sefton Council's mapped information. Sefton Council make every effort to ensure that the information ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

  You can search for and view planning applications and appeals and track progress here  The system allows anyone to: Search a list of applications validated or decided each week. View and/or download ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Council is composed of 66 Councillors with one-third elected annually (three years in every four) for a term of four years. Councillors are democratically accountable to residents of their ward. The ...

Last updated: 23 Dec 2024

Our Future, Our Bootle - Bootle Area Action Plan Latest News 7th April 2025 Please be aware that Question 39 of ID03 Inspector's Initial Matters, Issues and Questions has been updated. A new version ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

  What is Les Transformation de Southport? While Prince Lous Napoleon, later Emperor Napoleon III was living in exile in Southport in 1838, he was so inspired by the town’s architecture that he subsequently ...

Last updated: 11 Apr 2025

The following have been accredited by Sefton Council as Accredited Agents under the Sefton Planning Agents Accreditation Scheme 2020.   Andrew Cunningham Building Design28 Union Street, Southport, Merseyside, ...

Last updated: 23 Jan 2025

Early Years Education Sefton In Sefton, we strongly believe in high quality early education for all children in the local authority. Our Early Years team at the local authority, along with our childminders, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

This accessibility statement applies to the Sefton Council website: This website is run by Sefton Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Library News and Updates 31/03/25 LOTE 4 Kids Sefton Libraries are excited to announce a new way for the whole family to enjoy learning languages. LOTE 4 Kids is an online eBook service that reads picture ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025