The Latest Breaking News from Ian Maher

Southport Pier to stay closed until £13 million worth of repairs done

The full refurbishment works required to open the pier safely could exceed £13 million

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023

Council leader 'appalled' as polling station staff get 'horrid' abuse

Voter ID requirements were brought in for the first time this year

Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023

New chief executive of Sefton Council announced

A new chief executive has been appointed after current council head Dwayne Johnson announced his retirement earlier this year

Liverpool Echo · Apr 21, 2023

Council boss Dwayne Johnson to step down 'later this year'

Mr Johnson spoke of his pride at the "honour" of running the council during "tough times"

Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023

'Another slap in the face' council hit back after Levelling Up bid rejected

Plans for Bootle and Crosby were rejected by the government

Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023

Company behind housing scheme hands £1k to mayor's fund

The land was given planning permission last year as long as pink footed geese were fed

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

Councillor addresses rumours as he stands down after 28 years

He responded to rumours he had been 'forced out'

Liverpool Echo · Nov 4, 2022

More cuts to vital services could lead to 'collapse of society'

One local councillor warned of the dangers of more cuts to services

Liverpool Echo · Nov 3, 2022

Nowhere left to cut: Merseyside councils bracing for more government pain

Cash-strapped local authorities across our region have faced a decade of austerity and are terrified of what comes next

Liverpool Echo · Oct 9, 2022

Controversial football pitch plans scrapped

The plans for 3G pitches were met with strong opposition from the local community

Liverpool Echo · Aug 8, 2022