LOCAL ISSUES WHICH LABOUR DOESN’T DARE MENTION Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 LOCAL ISSUES WHICH LABOUR DOESN’T DARE MENTION Sefton’s Labour candidates’ statements for the local elections are revealing for what they don’t say, rather than what they have achieved in the local community or their proposals for the future. Their literature lacks detail and refers to fighting for a Labour Government, rather than supporting Sefton. This is a local election, NOT a general election... Local News
Residents' briefing: changes to childcare support 9th March 2024 Changes to Child Benefit: First, we are raising the threshold at which families start to pay the 'High-Income Child Benefit Charge' (HICBC). At present anyone... Local News
Liverpool City Region to benefit from extra suicide prevention cash 5th March 2024 People struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for organisations working to prevent suicides... Local News
A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LOCAL COUNCILLORS 3rd March 2024 It is apparent that many of our local Labour Councillors do not understand their role in the local community. Instead they try and confuse the electorate by... Local News
Further £612,999 to help support Sefton's homeless 1st March 2024 Sefton MBC is to receive more than £600,000 in additional funding to help vulnerable residents at risk of becoming homeless, or who are already sleeping rough... Local News
Council Tax Up 43% Under Labour in Sefton - By Cllr Mike Prendergast, Conservative Group Leader on Sefton MBC 1st March 2024 At last night’s Sefton Council meeting, Conservatives voted against Labour’s 4.99% increase in Council Tax. Commenting, Conservative Group Leader, Mike... Local News
Marcus Bleasdale has been selected as our local candidate for Molyneux Ward for the 2024 Local Elections. 29th February 2024 Marcus Bleasdale is the son of Colin Bleasdale and Frances Martland. The Martland family rented & farmed Aintree Hall Farm, one of Aintree’s Farms, from the... Local News
Cash cows for a failed community chest - By Cllr Joe Riley, Harington Ward 25th February 2024 The residents of Harington Ward already pay the highest council tax per head in Sefton. That adds up to a whopping £7m a year. And they are about to be fleeced... Local News
Ryan Abbott has been selected as our local candidate for Ainsdale Ward for the 2024 Local Elections. 25th February 2024 Ryan has a strong connection with Sefton Central having lived here his whole adult life and growing up across Sefton. Ryan has a vast knowledge of Ainsdale and... Local News
Labour’s spouting of empty slogans by Cllr Joe Riley, Harington Ward, Formby 23rd February 2024 Obviously, despite the article already published on this website, unmasking the vacuous attempt at sincerity in Labour’s Sefton-wide campaign for the May... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News