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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

Family Life: Support and Advice

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Family Hubs

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

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

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

Family Wellbeing Centre Timetables Central Sefton Wellbeing Centre Timetable (pdf 298KB) North Sefton ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Linaker Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

Netherton Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Hudson Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Thornton Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Litherland Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Cambridge Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Seaforth Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Waterloo Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

First Steps Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 21 Jun 2023

Talbot Street Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 21 Jun 2023

Formby Library and Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 21 Jun 2023

Marie Clarke Family Wellbeing Centre

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

Early Help

Last updated: 4 Feb 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

Which electoral ward am I in? Postcode Check Sefton People & Place Profile Ward profiles provide ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Find out about other websites that the library service subscribes to and that you can access free.   Remember - to access these resources online, click one of the logos below and type in your Sefton Library ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

If you are a child in care, being in touch with your family and friends is called ‘family time’. When you go to live with a foster family or in a children’s home, it’s important that you still have some ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Netherton Activity Centre is a true community facility. The campus houses a Leisure Centre, Library and Sensory world and garden all under one roof. There is something for the whole family here including ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

Bank Holiday Closure Bootle Leisure Centre will be closed on: Monday 5th May 2025. Facilities The centre benefits from being readily accessible to the surrounding community and visitors and operates ...

Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

If you are moving to an address outside Sefton, 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 are ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Which electoral ward am I in? Postcode Check Household and Population profile using Experian Mosaic Public ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

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

Crosby Leisure Centre offers something for everybody, in a large centre with lots of natural light. Features Full fitness suite with over 50 stations Free weights area 25m pool and learner pool Fully ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Contact the Council

Last updated: 17 Mar 2025

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

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

Sefton Council’s plans to regenerate the coastal town of Crosby have taken another step forward with the launch of a consultation focusing on the town centre. A plan for regeneration in Crosby (Crosby ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

More info on our Creative, Health and Wellbeing courses  We offer many different courses for our community to learn new things. These short courses help you learn new skills, feel more confident, and improve ...

Last updated: 1 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

Welcome to Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, a stunning water sports and leisure centre located in the heart of Crosby Coastal Park, Waterloo. Forming part of the gateway to the Mersey Estuary, sitting ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 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

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

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

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

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 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) looks at the current and future health and care needs of the local population to inform and guide the planning and commissioning (development of services) of ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Transition

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Preventing Injuries  Accidents Accidents to children are a significant health issue, being a major cause of preventable death, serious injury and long-term disability across the UK.  Under-5s are particularly ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Families

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Partners

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

A Premises Licence, issued under the Gambling Act 2005, is required for any premises where an individual or company proposes to offer premises based gambling and are issued in respect of specific premises. The ...

Last updated: 12 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

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: 31 Jan 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

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

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

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

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

We offer a wide range of high quality intruder and fire alarms to suit your budget and your premises, keeping your family, the general public and the workplace safe. Our systems are designed specifically ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

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

The Merseyside and Halton Joint Waste Local Plan was adopted as part of the Local Plans of the six constituent authorities in July 2013. The Plan provides a range of policies and site allocations aimed ...

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

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre Update  Bliss Space (Southport) Ltd, lease holder and operating company for Southport Theatre & Convention Centre (STCC) sadly went into liquidation on 19th ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

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

History of the Borough of Sefton In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, Sefton Metropolitan District Council was formed on 1 April 1974, by the amalgamation of the county boroughs of Bootle ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

Children's Services

Last updated: 24 Oct 2024

Jobs, Volunteering and Training

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

Domestic Abuse

Last updated: 28 Apr 2025

1-2-1 Programme The 1-2-1 programme supports young people with their health and well-being. Our Development Officers act as mentors, delivering weekly physical activity sessions to give the young person ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 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

Volunteering may be one of the best things you could do! If you have a couple of hours to spare, there are so many opportunities to volunteer across Sefton. Check out Volunteer Centre Sefton website to ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

The fully refurbished Southport Library re-opened in 2013 following a major improvement to the Lord Street building, which is part of the wider Atkinson cultural centre project. The showpiece is the extended ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018  A list of licensed businesses and their associated ratings Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Food hygiene ratings for ...

Last updated: 12 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

  Situated over two floors, Meadows Leisure Centre consists of a 25m, five lane pool and a 12.5m learner pool complete with changing village, family cubicles, accessible changing room and school/club ...

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

Netherton Library is a warm and welcoming community space for all, based inside the Netherton Activity Centre. A short walk from the Marion Square, we have friendly staff on hand to help with your queries. ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 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

We have lots of projects and schemes coming up around transport and travel that we would like to ask you about.  It is important that we can get your views to help shape what we do. We would like to get ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The following table summarises the definitions of the category of machines available: Category of machine Maximum “Stake” Maximum Prize A Unlimited Unlimited B1 £5 £10,000* B2 £2 £500 B3B3A £2£2 £500£500 B4 £2 £400 C £1 £100 D ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Formby Pool is managed by the Formby Pool Trust and Crosby Leisure Centre by Parkwood Leisure on behalf of Sefton Council. 

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

  Dunes Splash World is a hive of activity all year round offering a combined leisure centre and water-based theme park in one location. Located on the leisure side of the complex, Dunes Leisure Centre ...

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

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

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

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

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

Cycling is the perfect way to explore Sefton. From the coast to the picturesque towns and beautiful countryside with views stretching to the horizon, there are many wonderful opportunities for you to cycle ...

Last updated: 14 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

We've put together the latest concept and architectural images from the fantastic Marine Lake Events Centre project. This gallery will be updated regularly as new images become available. Picture ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

School Holiday Timetables Easter half-term Monday 7th March 2025 - Friday 18th March 2025 Our Easter half-term timetables for Family Hubs are now live! Whether you’re looking to get creative, stay active, ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025

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: 28 Apr 2025

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

Public Health Sefton's Public Health team work to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities of local Sefton residents. Health is not only about hospital services and general ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

The 2014 Sefton Strategic Needs Assessment (also known as the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment - JSNA) provided an overview of the health and wellbeing needs of the people of Sefton to enable commissioners ...

Last updated: 13 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

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

Organisations across Sefton are coming together to establish a new Health and Care Partnership that will strengthen the way they work together for the benefit of the Borough's residents. Sefton Partnership ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Organisations across Sefton are coming together to establish a new health and care partnership that will strengthen the way they work together for the benefit of borough residents. Sefton Partnership will ...

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

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

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

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

Register to Enrol All learners need to enrol and book chosen course date (where applicable) as soon as possible and before course date to ensure their places. Register with us online To secure your place ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2025

Sefton are offering free swimming sessions to under 16’s in receipt of benefits related free school meals in the school holidays at our leisure centres. Young people can access 1 free swim during half ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

New Realities is a 'can do' collaboration agreement that is supported by Sefton Council, Sefton CVS, and other local voluntary, community and faith sectors.It is about wanting to have positive, productive ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

For general comments and enquiries about the redevelopment, call Sefton Council's contact centre on 0345 140 0845 or email strandfuture@sefton.gov.uk. Stephen Watson, Executive Director Place - stephen.watson@sefton.gov.uk. Stuart ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Meet the contractor event - Demolition Q&A Meet the Contractor Event (pdf 596KB) ...

Last updated: 27 Feb 2025

To find an electric vehicle charging point in your area or close to where you currently are please click here Please note the vast majority of charging points across Sefton are currently provided by private ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

As part of the lottery funding from Sport England we are making lots of improvements to the swimming experience across Sefton. After a large consultation with over 3,000 people, plans show that Meadows, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The area around Crosby beach, and Crosby Marine Park stretches from Waterloo to the estuary of the River Alt at Hightown. The Coastal Park is currently home to Antony Gormley's Another Place. The site ...

Last updated: 12 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

Children aged between 12 and 16 years old will have routine blood tests taken in the community by Mersey Care, instead of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. This service is accessible by appointment only, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Children aged between 12 and 16 years old will have routine blood tests taken in the community by Mersey Care, instead of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. This service is accessible by appointment only, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Household waste recycling centres in Sefton Household Waste Recycling Centres are provided by Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and accept a range of household materials for recycling, from batteries, ...

Last updated: 25 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

The enabling works will include improvements to the Cooksland and Allengate car parks, utilising space and maximising the number of available high-quality parking spaces at these two locations. Both car ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

We deal with food hygiene issues in the borough of Sefton, If your issue or complaint is about a food establishment outside the borough of Sefton, please contact the relevant local authority. We would ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

At Netherton Activity Centre, we offer 3G pitches which are available to hire from 9.00am - 10.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am - 4.00pm.  If you are an affiliated club and are interested ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Careline Telecare helps elderly and vulnerable people live independently at home for longer. SeftonArc’s technology includes wireless motion sensors, personal alarm pendants, and movement monitoring sensors ...

Last updated: 29 Oct 2024

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

**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

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

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

Less than one mile's walk from Southport lies Hesketh Park, a 12 hectare Victorian Park with ample on street parking.    The gardens and ornate fountains have been restored and reconstructed, to bring ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

If you have nowhere to stay or if it is unsafe for you to return home, or you will be homeless within the next 56 days (eight weeks), you should contact the Housing Options Team immediately. You can email ...

Last updated: 21 Nov 2024

Under the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 we are required to produce a Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy which sets out how we intend to administer the Act; we undertake various regulatory functions ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

If you are moving into Sefton from outside the area or setting up Council Tax for the first time (for example, moving from family and friends and previously not liable for Council Tax), you can complete ...

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

Sefton is home to a wealth of events and attractions including the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree, Antony Gormley’s Another Place artwork on Crosby beach, and Royal Birkdale Golf Club – a regular ...

Last updated: 29 Aug 2024

Sefton has many routes ideal for cycling.   In addition to many of the already existing routes, we have developed lots of other routes, many of which are family-friendly. These include our 14-themed cycle ...

Last updated: 12 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

Care Plan Your social worker along with a few other professionals will work with you and your family to decide where you will live and who will live with you. They’ll find the best place to give you what ...

Last updated: 13 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sefton is a metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England and its local authority is Sefton Council. The Borough consists of a coastal strip of land on the Irish Sea, and extends from the primarily industrial ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Litherland Sports Park is one of the finest facilities within the region, with a wide range of activities on offer for all ages and abilities. The fitness suite consists of 40 pieces of equipment ensuring ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a geographical area which the local businesses have voted to invest collectively to improve their environment. BIDs provide additional or improved services as identified ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Reporting Centre Address Phone Southport One Stop Shop Cambridge ArcadeSouthportPR8 1DA 0845 140 0845 Bootle One Stop Shop 324-342 Stanley RoadBootleL20 6ET 0845 140 0845 Sefton Advocacy Unit ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

  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

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

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

Sefton Council produces a newsletter periodically with the latest news, updates and events about all growth projects across the Borough.  Latest issue The latest issue includes news about: Bootle Area ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

This was our third conference focused on childhood poverty. Tackling childhood poverty is core to achieving all of our priorities and remains firmly at the centre of everything we do.  We came together ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Find out how to pay your Council Tax, how much to pay, possible discounts, how it is spent, and more. If you have difficulty understanding your Council Tax Bill (Demand), the short video below will help ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2025

Sefton Council and the Marine Lake Event Centre Project Team are committed to giving back in the local community. As part of the Project’s social value commitments in the Sefton Borough, various activities ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

  Promenade Concept Design Consultation Have your say on Les Transformations de Southport Phase 2: Southport Promenade Sefton Council want your views on the proposed changes to Southport Promenade.  ...

Last updated: 11 Apr 2025

Residents, businesses and visitors are now being invited to have their say on proposals that include new access routes and highway improvements. In addition, there will be improvements to car parks and ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

We also offer exclusive Junior Swim Fit sessions Meadows Leisure Centre. Who can take part? We are offering this to swimmers who currently attend our Stage 8, 9 & 10 classes. Programme Content Junior ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

A spectacular light, sound and water show could soon be built on Southport’s Marine Lake.   The ‘Light Fantastic’ lake animation will be unique in the UK, creating a new visitor attraction that will be ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

A spectacular light, sound and water show could soon be built on Southport’s Marine Lake.   The ‘Light Fantastic’ lake animation will be unique in the UK, creating a new visitor attraction that will be ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

On 30th October 2020, the Southport Town Deal Board submitted an ambitious £50 million plan to the government to transform the fortunes of the popular coastal town, which include a new waterside events ...

Last updated: 21 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

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

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

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

Under the Gambling Act 2005 Permits are issued to premises that either offer very low-stakes and prizes gambling, or premises whose primary function is not the provision of gambling facilities. Therefore, ...

Last updated: 12 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

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

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

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

Herbet Protocol and LeDer Programme Herbert Protocol - Supporting those with Dementia People with dementia can sometimes wander off and get lost. This might be just into the garden or street, but sometimes ...

Last updated: 24 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

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

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

2021 Retail Strategy Review Retail Strategy Review (Nexus, March 2021) Appendix One – Plan of study area                          Appendix Two – Household Shopper Survey Results          Appendix Three ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Derby Park is located within 10 minutes walk from Bootle town centre. The park was built in 1895 and is an excellent example of an urban Victorian park. It is a very important cultural asset and this has ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Bootle is the start of your hassle-free journey to the match. For your next visit to Everton Stadium, why not make the journey easier and choose Bootle as your starting point. Avoid congestion by parking ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2025

Visiting our premises You are guaranteed a warm welcome if you visit one of our offices Sefton@Work Bootle Office 98/112 The Hexagon, The Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle, L20 4SZ 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Home Visit Volunteers You could help us by selecting books for readers, or delivering them. You would help older or less mobile people maintain the stimulation and pleasures of reading in their own homes. Story ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

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

We are always working to make sure that the Council is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, and our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton’s Growth and Strategic Investment Programme is a group of projects that aim to improve the Borough for people who live, work and visit the area. Sefton is a diverse Borough with residents and businesses ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Business Rates Collection Figures Percentage of debt collected in respect of Business Rates for both the current and the previous financial year. Month Previous Financial Year (2023/24) - % Current ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 10 Water Saving tips Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth - over the year this small change saves enough water to make 40,000 cups of tea! Use ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Are you looking for somewhere to take the kids, to have fun and go wild, or chill out and relax? If so, come along and join us at Jake's Sensory World, an amazing facility at the heart of the community.  Jake's ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

A property must be licensed under the mandatory licensing scheme if it has: 5 or more occupants (who comprise two or more separate family units or ‘Households’) Shared amenities such as bathroom, kitchen, ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

  Relief from Business Rates Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 as amended by Section 69 of the Localism Act 2011 gives the Council a general power having given consideration ...

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

If you are moving into Sefton from outside the area or setting up Council Tax for the first time (for example, moving from family and friends and previously not liable for Council Tax), you can complete ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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

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

Mayoral Protocol The following information is intended to assist organisers of functions which are to be attended by the Mayor of Sefton. On some occasions the Mayor may be accompanied by the Mayoress ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

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

Who is it accountable to? This multi-agency partnership is accountable to the Health & Wellbeing Board and reports to the Safer Sefton Partnership and the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner. The ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2025

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

**PLEASE NOTE** Visitor permits cannot be renewed online until after they have expired and the option to renew will not appear in your account until then.  If you are not given the option to renew please ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 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's Child Poverty Strategy explores the drivers of child poverty and its impact on children and families. Almost 8,000 (almost one in six) under 16s in Sefton were living in poverty last year. The ...

Last updated: 29 Aug 2024

Situated near Southport town centre on the A5267, Duke Street cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Sefton. The older part of Duke Street cemetery was designed by Kemp, a well-known landscape architect at ...

Last updated: 12 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

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

Take a look at the latest news about The Strand and Salt and Tar. The Strand Drop-in Information Sessions for The Strand Redevelopment Demolition Work New CGI video is chance to fly through visionary Bootle ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Cost of Care Report - Domiciliary Care (18+) You can find the cost of care report document below. Annex B Domiciliary Care Sefton Council ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Proposed Works The existing double mini roundabout layout at the junction the B5193 Islington / Coronation Road/ Church Road junction will be replaced with a new four-arm signalised junction. The new signal ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 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

Attendance Allowance is a benefit available for people over the age of 65 who have health problems or disabilities.If you live or work in Sefton and would like help to claim Attendance Allowance or any ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve is one of the largest areas of wild dune land left in Britain.  The reserve was established in 1980 and now covers 988 hectares of open dunes and beach. ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

From time to time, a refuse collection can be delayed by traffic, the weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please use the My Services portal to report any of the following missed bin collections: Grey ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2025

From time to time, a refuse collection can be delayed by traffic, the weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please use the My Services portal to report your missed wheelie bin and sack collections.  Before ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

  Important Information These design proposals have since had minor updates following public engagement feedback and technical officer advice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sefton ...

Last updated: 11 Apr 2025

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

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

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

Southport & Formby area   Monday Type of Hub: Basic Organisation: Formby Library Phone Number: 01704 874 177 Address: Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AN Opening Times: 10am-5pm   Type of Hub: Basic Organisation: ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

A ‘House in Multiple Occupation’ is legally defined under sections 254 (and 257) of the Housing Act of 2004. The current definition under s254 actually comprises a series of ‘tests’ which are applied to ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 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

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: 25 Apr 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

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

How To Find Us By public transport Crosby Beach is well served by three local railway stations - Hall Road, Blundellsands and Crosby, and Waterloo. Trains run approximately every 15 minutes on the Merseyrail ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Littering is a Criminal Offence It is a criminal offence to throw down, drop or otherwise deposit and leave any materials associated with smoking, drinking, eating or anything else in the open air. The ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

The Mayor of Sefton acts as the first citizen of the Borough of Sefton and has precedence within the borough boundaries over all except members of The Royal Family and the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside. The ...

Last updated: 19 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

LiDA-Europe Library App The LiDA-Europe App allows you to choose your Sefton library branch, sign in with your library card details and browse our extensive catalogue in a mobile-friendly view. The app ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 2025

Crosby Library has a fantastic selection of books for people of all ages and abilities. It also has a selection of audio books, large print books and graphic novels. It can offer access to the internet ...

Last updated: 31 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

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

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

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

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

Every quarter, Sefton Council will take a closer look at an area of the Growth and Strategic Investment Programme. The current focus is on consultation. Spotlight on: Consultation ‘Our Future, Our Bootle’ ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Community Right to Challenge is a key element of the Localism Act 2011. What does it mean?This means that voluntary agencies, community groups, charities, Parish and Town Councils and groups of two ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton's One Stop Shops deal with a range of face to face customer enquiries for council services. Both shops are accessible spaces (more information below).  We have two One Stop Shops, one in Bootle ...

Last updated: 10 Mar 2025

The Environment Act 2021 establishes a comprehensive framework for environmental protection and sustainability. This new mandatory system of spatial strategies for nature, will be locally led by an appropriate ...

Last updated: 25 Sept 2024

Freshfield Heath is a beautiful nature reserve which hosts a number of species in its rare habitat. Freshfield Heath is the single largest lowland heath site in the north west of England. Freshfield ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Volunteering Opportunities Volunteers make a hugely valuable contribution to the management of Sefton’s beautiful coast and countryside. Regular volunteers get involved in every aspect of our work and ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve is one of the largest areas of wild dune land left in Britain. The reserve was established in 1980 and now covers 988 hectares of open dunes and ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Please enter either your full postcode or street name to find out when your waste or recycling is due to be collected Post code Street name Or select ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2025

Online 'My Account' service My account for Council Tax enables Sefton residents to view and manage their Council Tax via a safe and secure online portal using a smartphone, laptop or desktop computer. To ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2025

  Important Information These design proposals have since had minor updates following public engagement feedback and technical officer advice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norwood ...

Last updated: 10 Oct 2024

Nostalgic seaside resort with protected natural landscape Southport beach is the most northern part of Sefton's beautiful 22-mile coastline and has one of the most unique natural environments in the country. The ...

Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

Why do we need to make space for water? The Pool Watercourse catchment area surrounds the historic flow path of The Pool watercourse. Urban development has encroached on the watercourse, resulting in much ...

Last updated: 5 Mar 2025

For some people who live in Sefton, air pollution is an important concern and the quality of the air we breathe is an issue that affects everyone. Find out more about our planning to promote clean air. Air ...

Last updated: 18 Oct 2024

The Localism Act (2011) details the Regulations for Assets of Community Value and sets out the principles of the Community Right to Bid.  The right came into force on 21st September 2012 and its purpose ...

Last updated: 13 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

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

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

Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - Dog Control  Sefton has beautiful beaches, sand dunes, parks, and open spaces for residents and visitors. We want everyone to enjoy these areas and for them to be ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Since March 2018, Sefton Council has had a Selective Licensing scheme for private landlords in the Bootle area. There is also another licensing scheme which is called ‘Additional (HMO) Licensing which ...

Last updated: 14 Oct 2024

On 18 October 2022, the Council approved the designation of a Selective Licensing scheme for all privately rented properties within parts of Bootle. The designation came into effect on 1 March 2023 and ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

The North Liverpool Key Corridor (NLKC) scheme began work on site in spring 2017. This is a joint initiative between Liverpool City Council and Sefton Council, in which Liverpool are the scheme promoter.  The ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

The Atkinson - Sefton's home for arts and culture The Atkinson is Southport’s home for music, theatre, art, literature, and history. May 2023 marks ten years since The Atkinson re-opened as a combined ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton Council already provides a number of both large and small Businesses including Hotels, Shops, Public Houses, Restaurants, Schools and Colleges with a quality trade waste collection and value for ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Bootle Library lies at the centre of the community just a few minutes away from Bootle Strand. Once inside you will find the open plan layout light and airy with many lovely books on offer from an extensive ...

Last updated: 31 Mar 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

  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

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

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

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

Sefton Burial and Cremation service provide memorials across all our cemeteries and crematoria: Duke Street CemeteryLiverpool Road CemeteryBootle CemeteryThornton Cemetery/Garden of RestSouthport Crematorium Our ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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: 24 Apr 2025

The M58 Junction 1 – Improvement Scheme involves the construction of the ‘missing’ slip roads at the junction, providing a northbound off slip and a southbound on-slip. As well as improving journey times ...

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

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

How your Council Tax is spent Sefton Council has set a net budget before non-specific Government Grants of £364,148,538 (excluding Parishes) for 2025/2026. This is £33.7m more than the budget for 2024/2025. ...

Last updated: 5 Mar 2025

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

The Hightown Dunes and Meadows nature reserve stretches from Hall Road Coastguard Station to the mouth of the River Alt forms part of the Crosby Coastal Park. Within the 150 acre (60ha) site are sand ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

The collection address must be within Sefton. This is a service for domestic residential properties only. Managed properties, such as nursing homes or youth hostels are not included in this service. Please ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2025

Immunisations and Illness Vaccinations for children  One of the best ways to protect your child against diseases like measles, rubella, tetanus and meningitis is through immunisations.  As well as protecting ...

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

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

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

Really hot weather - what you need to know From time to time, we experience very high temperatures in Sefton. This can lead to Met Office Yellow, Amber and even Red alerts. These alerts mean we should ...

Last updated: 19 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

Who can register a death? People who have a legal responsibility to register a death include: A relative.• A person present at the death.• The occupier of the premises where the death occurred if he/she ...

Last updated: 12 Sept 2024

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

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

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

Your Five Year Old  Five years old can be a really fun age! Your child loves to play and is extremely imaginative. They still feel little and adorable, but they are becoming quite the conversationalist, ...

Last updated: 13 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A public consultation was held on the Southport Eastern Access Improvement scheme in two stages. Both stages used the same information, with key stakeholders being offered a meeting or in person visits to ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 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

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