“Sefton Council has re-opened the Household Support Fund today (Monday 8th April), after the Chancellor announced it would be extended for a further six months in the Spring Budget.”
It must be challenging being a Labour Councillor in Sefton these days. An air of secrecy surrounds decision making at Cabinet, questions are asked at meetings but verbal, unrecorded responses given. Information on ward budgets and monies from Section 106 funding is not available to them.
Serial or abusive shoplifters in Sefton are set to face tougher punishments following tough new action to crack down on retail crime and protect UK highstreets
Many local residents and visitors to our coastline have been commenting on the way in which the contour of our coastline is changing. Walking along the seafront it is evident that the ravages of our weather has impacted upon our sea defences.
This month, business rates for small businesses and retail, leisure and hospitality businesses will be frozen or cut and the VAT threshold will be raised to support small businesses.
I have always favoured political hustings, even for local elections: a very public debate of current issues, with participation by all candidates who then take questions from constituents.
