The Latest Breaking News from Sefton Council

Former Bootle school site could become flats under new plans

An application was submitted to Sefton Council last week

Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2023

'I wouldn't be on the path I'm on now if I wasn't fostered'

Lauren tackles the common misconceptions of fostering

Liverpool Echo · Jan 22, 2023

Over 40 former pupils claim to have been sexually abused by teacher at Formby school

A civil lawsuit is being brought against Sefton Council

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023

New Aldi store could soon be coming to Formby under new plans

The store could bring 40 new jobs into the area

Liverpool Echo · Jan 13, 2023

What senior council officers in Sefton get paid

Senior officers' salaries were revealed in a recently published council report

Liverpool Echo · Jan 12, 2023

Opinions divided on plans to double council tax for people leaving homes empty for years

People leaving their houses empty for more than 10 years could face a 300% premium under the plans

Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023

Southport Pier to remain shut for 'weeks' over safety fears

The pier has been closed since 2022

Liverpool Echo · Jan 10, 2023

Councillors left waiting months for key information over troubled children's services

Concerns have been raised over transparency and the ability of councillors to scrutinise decisions being taken

Liverpool Echo · Jan 9, 2023

Merseyside areas still waiting to hear if they will get funding

A number of places in the region are waiting to find out if they qualify for government money

Liverpool Echo · Jan 9, 2023

How council's multi million pound investment gambles are working out

Sefton Council has made a series of investment gambles as the borough battles to balance its books

Liverpool Echo · Jan 1, 2023