The Latest Breaking News from Sefton

Mum inspired to create event after Joe Lycett's 13 word message

Jennifer Corcoran put her plans in motion after watching the comedian at the M&S Bank Arena

Liverpool Echo · Jun 7, 2023

New children's services chief grilled after town hall protest

Dozens of parents had gathered at the town hall ahead of a scrutiny meeting to discuss the borough's troubled children's services

Liverpool Echo · Jun 7, 2023

Lib dems call on deputy council leader to make statement over failure to declare company properties

Cllr John Fairclough was cleared after a Sefton Council investigation

Liverpool Echo · May 17, 2023

Robber who was helped to escape jail by prison officer on the run again

A prison officer was previously "in a relationship" with Michael Seddon and helped him escape jail

Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2023

Council fending off 30,000 cyber attacks a month as risk soars

Sefton Council has seen a 50% rise in attempted cyber attacks in recent months

Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023

Years of payments to be reviewed at council's security services after concerns raised

A council report said "culture change" was needed at SeftonArc

Liverpool Echo · Mar 10, 2023

Huge spend on agency social workers straining Sefton's budget

The council is relying on agency staff amid social work shortages

Liverpool Echo · Mar 10, 2023

Concerns raised over council's care company

Issues around viability and consistency were identified

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023

£170k salary on offer if you want to run Sefton Council

Applications are currently open to replace retiring chief executive Dwayne Johnson

Liverpool Echo · Feb 20, 2023

Head of council's troubled children's services resigns year into role

A Sefton Council spokesperson said the decision was "not at the council's request"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2023