Give us your views on revised taxi licensing policy
The Council licences taxis and drivers throughout the Borough as a means to ensure public safety and to support the licensed trade. The Council’s standards for licensed vehicles and drivers are...
View ArticleHunt is on for St Helens’ Champion Christmas Elf at Church Square Shopping...
The hunt is on for St Helens Champion Elf for 2015. The town’s Church Square Shopping Centre is launching a special festive event to find the best little elf. Saturday November 14 will see the town’s...
View ArticleNovember parks events
Autumn is well and truly here but don’t let that stop you enjoying some great free events in West Lancashire’s parks in November. You can join the Rangers for a lovely autumn walk through Fairy Glen on...
View ArticleEnjoy the traditional sounds of Christmas with the Royal Liverpool...
Get in the spirit of Christmas with a rousing brass band concert of festive favourites at Halewood Academy on Tuesday, 15 December at 7pm. Kick start the festive period with music including Hark the...
View ArticleBorough remembers the fallen
A special Remembrance ceremony takes place in Victoria Square, St Helens, at 10.40am on Sunday 8 November to honour those who fell during the conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries – including...
View ArticleWe Can Do It! Talk about Women and the War in Lancashire
Lancashire County Council’s libraries are helping people to discover what life was like for women on the home front during World War 1. Staff from the county council’s community heritage team will hold...
View ArticleOutdoor gyms keep on growing!
Lonsdale Park, Litherland is the latest open space in Sefton to receive an outdoor gym for local residents to use. Sefton Council’s Parks & Greenspace team have been consulting with residents about...
View ArticleGhostly goings-on during Halloween fun at Church Square Shopping Centre
Youngsters got into the spirit of Halloween when they enjoyed ghostly goings-on at Church Square Shopping Centre this half term. Children created spooky lanterns to carry when they go trick or...
View ArticleFree dementia champion course
Do you know someone suffering with dementia or have you ever wanted to learn more about it? Warrington Borough Council is offering free dementia champion training. The course will be held on Tuesday 17...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 2 November to Sunday...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 30 October and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 2 November
Tuesday 3 November 9am The ACE Centre, Nelson The Mayor & Consort will attend a Civic Tour hosted by the Mayor of Pendle Wednesday 4 November 4pm Lancashire Manor Hotel, Up Holland The Mayor will...
View ArticleFree Early Education Entitlements
Will your child be three on or before 31 December 2015? If so, then your child is eligible for a free childcare place from 1 January 2016, for the Spring Term 2016 Depending upon family circumstances...
View ArticleEverton v Sunderland Sunday 1st November Kick off 1:30pm
Everton will be going into this game without Phil Jagielka, who is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with his knee injury. It is also likely that Seamus Coleman will be missing due to his stomach...
View ArticleNational Consumer Week: Know your rights
Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards chief is urging people to brush up on their knowledge of refunds, repairs and replacements during National Consumer Week (2 – 6 November). New laws came...
View ArticleLancashire young people show democracy is in good hands
Lancashire’s young people have welcomed the opportunity to take part in this year’s ‘Make Your Mark’ ballot. Since August, over 37,000 in Lancashire and 166,000 North West young people have voted to...
View ArticleBenefit cheats to pay back £20,000
A judge has ordered a benefit cheat to pay back in the region of £20,000 to Knowsley Council in the next three months or face a custodial sentence. Edward Durkin, aged 45 years, and his partner Joan...
View ArticleTom’s celebrity joke book raises cash in memory of his grandads
Comedians, celebrities and even the Royal Household have helped Tom Heyes write a joke book and raise £840 for charity in memory of his two late grandads. Tom, aged 11, presented half to staff at the...
View ArticleInformation evening for potential foster carers
Do you think you could join the hundreds of foster carers doing the ‘best job in the world’, sharing their lives with children who need a home? Come along to find out more, have a cup of tea and a chat...
View ArticleRemembrance Sunday Projects
A range of unique activities organised by Sefton Council’s parks team are being launched as part of Remembrance Day, to commemorate the lives of those lost in conflict. Working with local schools and...
View ArticleSefton schools recognised for inspiring work
The shortlist for the prestigious Educate Awards 2015 has been announced. Five Sefton schools are amongst the shortlist, including Formby High School, Birkdale High School, Bishop David Sheppard...
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