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Climate Emergency

Last updated: 25 Oct 2023

Sefton's Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme (ELAS) is available to support local residents. This is for if you are experiencing severe hardship, a disaster or emergency. It is there to meet one-off needs ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Family Life: Support and Advice

Last updated: 26 Jun 2023

Support Services

Last updated: 4 Aug 2023

Support Services

Last updated: 11 Aug 2023

Support Services

Last updated: 11 Aug 2023

Emergency Numbers What to do if you have no heating? If you find yourself in an emergency, no-heat situation (no form of heating in your property) the Council’s Affordable Warmth Team may be able to provide ...

Last updated: 4 Dec 2023

Sefton Council aims to protect people, property and the environment from the effects of emergencies through• Risk Assessment• Planning for Emergency Response and Recovery• Working with partner agencies Our ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Sefton Council has joined with neighbouring Council’s to provide a Gateway system to assess, manage and allocate homelessness and housing related support services in the borough. Gateway to Housing & ...

Last updated: 17 Jan 2023

Climate Emergency Declaration In July 2019 Sefton Council declared a Climate Emergency. In declaring a Climate Emergency, it was agreed that: Sefton Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions and ...

Last updated: 11 Dec 2023

Please provide as much information as you can such as light out completely, going on/off, burning all day or intermittent, and include the number of the column. If you cannot see this then please state ...

Last updated: 21 Feb 2024

The Open Access Household Support Fund reopened - Monday 8th April 2024. Sefton Council re-opened the Household Support Fund from Monday 8th April, after the Chancellor announced it would be extended for ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2024

Support with your Energy Bill Fuel Debt Our partner Energy Projects Plus may be able to help: Reduce/ clear fuel & water debt Issue emergency top up fuel vouchers Provide general energy efficiency ...

Last updated: 4 Dec 2023

Sefton Directory Sefton's Adult Services Directory is a great place to find many forms of support. The directory has a dedicated Adults Services section, which includes information on: Home support Day ...

Last updated: 17 May 2023

If you are pregnant or a new mum and need any support or information, you can speak to a member of staff between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday at Breastfeeding Support Sefton. Tel: 07921 388 535 and 0151 ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

Most children with complex needs and disabilities will have their needs met in universal services and in the early help provision in the Family Wellbeing Centres across Sefton. Trained early help staff ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

We can offer you a manageable and diverse caseload whilst supporting you to maintain a healthy work life balance with a generous annual leave entitlement and working from home/flexible working opportunities ...

Last updated: 28 Mar 2023

An app for dads across Cheshire and Merseyside. The DadPad app is an easy to use, freely downloadable resource for new dads, partners, parents and dads to be in the Cheshire and Merseyside area, packed ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2023

Alcohol can help us relax, but over time, regularly drinking more than the recommended limit can lead to serious health problems (external link)  Lower the risk to your health by following these simple, ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

The council tax reduction scheme is a set of rules which govern the circumstances in which the amount of council tax a low-income resident has to pay, can be reduced. The amount of any reduction is based ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2024

The Council is here to help all our residents to access the right advice and support to reduce their fuel costs. 

Last updated: 2 Sep 2021

Families Who Are Receiving Additional Support Some two year olds in Sefton can get FREE early learning and childcare support if they meet one or more of the eligibility criteria.  If you meet the eligibility ...

Last updated: 2 Feb 2024

Transition to High School. Joining a new school can be a daunting, yet exciting experience. In Year 5/6 Open Evening’s from local High Schools will be available. Make sure to attend these schools so that ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

Support for new parents.   Becoming a parent, either for the first time or again, can be exciting and overwhelming. It’s also a big adjustment. Life has changed now that your baby is here, and you might ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

InvestSefton InvestSefton is Sefton Council’s business support and inward investment service, which leads on and supports business growth and inward investment in Sefton. The service helps Sefton Council ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

From May 1st The Family Advice and Support Team is the front door of our Early Help Service. We are the first people you will talk to if you think you or a family you work with or know could benefit from ...

Last updated: 28 Mar 2024

Mersey Care offer pregnancy planning support appointments if you are thinking about, or planning to have, a baby, and: have a history of complex mental health problems or are taking medication for mental ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2023

It is important the young people understand what a healthy relationship is and what consent looks like. Talking About Healthy Relationships and Consent  As your teen grows, you can be there to help them ...

Last updated: 8 Sep 2023

Report an issueTo report a faulty traffic signal or timing problem, please fill in the traffic light fault report form (below) or call Sefton Council on 0345 140 0845. For out of Hours emergencies only ...

Last updated: 26 Mar 2024

Help from Sefton Council Investsefton is the enterprise, business support and inward investment service of Sefton Council, which leads on and supports business growth in Sefton. The team works closely ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Our free family learning courses will give you the tools you need to help your child learn numeracy and/or literacy skills, as well as a range of crafts and life skills to enjoy as a family. Linked to ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2024

The support on offer can help us with our mental health and wellbeing meaning that we will sleep better, are able to do the things we want to do and can have positive relationships with those around us.   Kooth provides ...

Last updated: 4 Jan 2024

Energy Bills Support Scheme- Alternative Fund This Government scheme closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 31st May, 2023.  The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) is providing support of ...

Last updated: 31 May 2023

The Direct Payments Team has its own Payroll Support Service available that will: Produce 4 weekly payslips for all of your employees Calculate and report your PAYE and National Insurance contributions Complete ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

SeftOnline

Last updated: 9 Feb 2024

To better understand the current position with regard to childcare sufficiency in Sefton we have put together the most frequently asked questions. If you have any enquiries related to childcare sufficiency ...

Last updated: 23 Oct 2023

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Last updated: 11 Aug 2023

Helping Families Early: What We Do?

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones

Last updated: 4 Aug 2023

Council Tax

Last updated: 3 Nov 2023

Early Help

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Youth: The Next Generation

Last updated: 26 Jun 2023

Cost of Living Payment  You may be able to get a payment to help with cost of living if you are getting certain benefits or tax credits. This is a national government scheme with direct payment from the ...

Last updated: 10 Mar 2023

Cost of Living

Last updated: 23 Nov 2022

Social Care and Health

Last updated: 17 Feb 2023

Adult Social Care

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Schools and Learning

Last updated: 21 Nov 2023

Independent Living

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

The Council offers advice on a range of sheltered and supported housing services, and advice on schemes to allow you to remain in your home. Supported Housing and Housing Related Support Provided by various ...

Last updated: 15 Feb 2024

Happy 'n' Healthy

Last updated: 11 Jul 2023

Emergency If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call 999. Reporting a Concern If you are worried that a child or young people in Sefton who may be suffering significant harm please ...

Last updated: 21 Jun 2023

There are a range of services that are available to everybody, without the need for any assessment or referral (although you will probably need to register with them), to help manage their health.  These ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

If you are in immediate danger call 999.  The silent solution: If you can’t speak or make a sound when calling 999, listen to the operator's questions, then tap the handset. If prompted, press 55. Your ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2023

This easy-print factsheet detailing ways people worried about the national Cost of Living crisis can get support and advice is available on Sefton Council’s website. You can download it here. Designed ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Sefton Council is continuing to explore development and investment proposals for the town centre following its unsuccessful Levelling Up Fund bid in 2021 for a range of schemes to revitalise Crosby town ...

Last updated: 27 Jul 2023

From May 1st The Children's Help and Advice Team (CHAT) is the front door of our service. We are the first people you will speak to if you have a concern about a child or young person  We will talk through ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

Living with COVID The Government has announced its next steps for its Living with COVID strategy. You can find the information here. Free COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms has now ended in ...

Last updated: 8 Dec 2022

Coping and dealing with money problems   Everyone worries about money sometimes. If you feel like things are getting tight or you're not always in control of the money coming in and out, there are some ...

Last updated: 26 Jun 2023

If you, or anyone else, is at immediate risk of harm, phone the police on 999. The silent solution: If you can’t speak or make a sound when calling 999, listen to the operator's questions, then tap the ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2023

How you can get help If you think you are worried about keeping warm or paying your fuel bills here are some ways you can get help: contact the Council's Affordable Warmth Service on 0151 934 2222; call ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2023

Cared for guidance for Early Years settings Cared for children are one of our most vulnerable groups of learners. Children in care are children who have become the responsibility of the local authority. ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations.The categories of information that we collect, process, hold and share will include: Revenues - Council Tax & Business Rates and Business ...

Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations.The categories of information that we collect, process, hold and share will include: Revenues - Council Tax & Business Rates and Business ...

Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

    Successful Projects - RetroFIT for the FUTURE The RetroFIT for the FUTURE project was a £5million project part funded by the European Regional Development Fund[1]. The project was led by Sefton Council ...

Last updated: 18 Oct 2023

Southport Eastern Access Project Sefton Council is seeking views from Southport residents and visitors over potential improvements to the town's key eastern access routes. The proposed Southport Eastern ...

Last updated: 8 Nov 2022

In July 2019 Sefton Council declared a Climate Emergency. In declaring a Climate Emergency, it was agreed that: Sefton Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions and resolves to go further than ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024

Make it your business to be a part of Green Sefton’s ambition for a cleaner, greener and more beautiful Borough for all. Our impact Each year our small team of Green Sefton officers work alongside a range ...

Last updated: 22 Jun 2023

Following various major accidents at Sports Grounds, the need to control the fabric and management of sports grounds became apparent and the provisions of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 placed this ...

Last updated: 27 Feb 2024

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) for adults Introduction to Technology Enabled Care Solutions Technology Enabled Care is Equipment and technology to help adults stay independent. Technology Enabled Care ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

At SeftonArc we design and install high specifically, yet affordable CCTV systems that meet all your business or home security needs. Our control room provides 24 hour, 365 days a year monitoring - looking ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2021

Learner support  If you have additional support needs, our friendly and experienced tutors will work with you to ensure you have the best chance to achieve your learning goals. We can offer additional ...

Last updated: 25 Apr 2024

Schools Schools in Sefton have access to a programme of support under Eco savers which is a service designed to assist schools to reduce their utility use (Gas, electric, water) as well as educating them ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024

At Sefton Council, we are committed in providing a high-quality of service to all our customers. Our Customer Service Standards Charter sets out the standard of customer service that you can expect and ...

Last updated: 24 Jan 2024

Domestic abuse affects children and young people. We know that they are more aware of what’s happening than parents often think. How they respond depends on their age, personality, support network, but ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2023

Kids at this age can be particularly at risk of criminal exploitation. You can find some support below. What Is Criminal Exploitation? Criminal exploitation is child abuse where children and young people ...

Last updated: 2 Jun 2023

What is sexual exploitation?  Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. When a child or young person is exploited, they're given things, like gifts, drugs, money, status, and affection, ...

Last updated: 26 Jun 2023

Careline and Security services in Sefton are managed, operated and delivered by Sefton Council through our specialist teams including our award-winning Alarm Receiving Centre SeftonArc. SeftonArc provides ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

The Homelessness Act 2002, requires every Local Authority to carry out a homelessness review in its Borough every 5 years, to develop and publish a Homelessness Strategy based on this review and to consult ...

Last updated: 2 Feb 2024

If you are looking for information or assistance following the effects of the economic downturn or an emergency, the Council and its partners want you to be able to get the help and advice you need as ...

Last updated: 16 Feb 2024

Mersey Care has Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) and Walk In Centres (WICs) across Cheshire and Merseyside. If you need same day urgent care, please contact www.111.nhs.uk or call 111. It’s available 24 ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

Contact Centre Opening Hours Our current opening hours are as follows for the Contact Centre phoneline 0345 140 0845 and for responding to social media and online queries: Monday to Thursday – 8.00.am ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Highway Maintenance Update: COVID-19 The Council’s Highway Maintenance service are working to deliver and prioritise services across the borough in accordance with the latest Government advice. Over coming ...

Last updated: 21 Feb 2024

There may be a charge for the enforcement action we undertake. The following charges will be applied to the property owner under section 49 Housing Act 2004. Enforcement action Charge  Statement of ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2024

Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Advice Energy Saving Trust For independent advice and tips to reduce your energy use (and carbon footprint) at home, please browse the Energy Saving Trust Website. https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/ Sign ...

Last updated: 4 Dec 2023

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) provide an alternative method for managing surface water by imitating natural drainage and helping urban areas to cope with severe ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2024

Encouraging disclosures Create a safe and supportive environment Display posters/leaflets about domestic abuse in communal areas. Use a private safe space away from partners and family members (and children ...

Last updated: 22 Feb 2024

There are times when the challenges of family life become complex, and families may need some bespoke support for a period of time. Targeted help focuses on the specific needs the family need to help them ...

Last updated: 2 Jun 2023

Privacy Notice – Housing Services This Privacy Notice explains how we use any personal information provided to Sefton Council’s Housing Services Department What data do we collect? name address address ...

Last updated: 9 Feb 2023

Emergency Planning General advice on how you can prepare for an emergency is available on the Merseyside Prepared website.  Environmental Services - Out of Hours We respond to major emergencies and other ...

Last updated: 23 Jun 2023

The Eco Savers League looks at environmental issues, a school’s Carbon emissions and the energy rating of the school buildings. Our schools are helping us to reach our climate emergency target of net zero ...

Last updated: 4 Apr 2024

Report a broken streetlight or bollard  If you want to report a broken street light or bollard you can do so online by clicking the link under Do It Online. If the situation is dangerous situations (e.g. ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

The Council is here to help all our residents to access the right advice and support to reduce their fuel costs. 

Last updated: 4 Dec 2023

In Sefton children, young people and their families can access a range of national grants and funding to support their education.

Last updated: 14 Jun 2023

There are a number of checklists, pathways, tools and training to help practitioners in supporting children and families in need of Early Help support. 

Last updated: 5 Jul 2023

Kooth provides online support for children and young people in Sefton aged 11-25.  Available 365 days a year, with free instant access to digital mental health support, the service provides free, safe, ...

Last updated: 6 Oct 2023

Managing Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk in Sefton   Extensive flooding across the UK in 2007 resulted in an overhaul of flood risk legislation with greater responsibility placed on local authorities ...

Last updated: 9 Dec 2022

Sheltered Accommodation This is predominantly offered by housing associations and is normally allocated based on age and/or disability or vulnerability. The level of support provided will vary and you ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2023

Direct Payments can be spent on care support that has been identified and agreed within your Care Support Plan. You can make arrangements to employ someone directly or go to an agency of your choice. You ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

Guidance to support residential developments and the highway infrastructure, produced inconjunction with a wide range of key stakeholders.  Sefton Developers Pack - Street Design Guide                  ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

These pages provide details of the supporting information and insight used to support effective decision making, strategy development, and evidence-based commissioning of the Council.

Last updated: 28 Feb 2024

Direct Payments can be spent on care support that has been identified and agreed within your Care Support Plan. You can decide to employ someone directly or go to an agency of your choice. You can have ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

Reporting a Flood   It is important to report the right type of flooding to the correct risk management authority for the issue to be resolved effectively. The North-West Flood Hub Website and the Environment ...

Last updated: 16 Jun 2022

As part of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 a new duty to refer has come into effect since 1st October 2018. This Duty to Refer mean that public authorities will have a duty to refer people in England ...

Last updated: 17 Jan 2023

The Resilient Network is the part of our highway network that is critical for the Borough to operate efficiently. View a map of the Resilient Network. It contains about 345 km of roads, compared with the ...

Last updated: 1 Mar 2023

How your Council Tax is spent Sefton Council has set a net budget before non-specific Government Grants of £330,338,083 (excluding Parishes) for 2024/2025. This is £14.6m more than the budget for 2023/2024. ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2024

We have a duty to ensure children in Sefton are safe, happy and thriving. When this doesn’t happen, or when families need some extra support to make it happen, we work with you to make this a reality. Our ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Customer notice... Our Leisure Centres offer a whole host of activities to help you and your family achieve a more healthy lifestyle - take a look at what's on offer across our Centres. There's also ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2024

Our partners are key to helping the children and young people of Sefton live a happy and healthy life. Below is a brief description about who they are and how they can help. You can click on the links ...

Last updated: 26 Oct 2023

Our one stop shop for all things related to children with complex needs and disabilities is the Sefton Local Offer website Local Offer- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities  You can information for ...

Last updated: 4 Oct 2023

Your Local Family Wellbeing Centres Family is the most important influence on a child's life, from the moment they are born until they reach adulthood and beyond.   Family Wellbeing Centres provide joined ...

Last updated: 26 Jun 2023

A service that is made up of therapists, psychologists, assistant psychologists, specialist midwives and peer support workers. Our role is to identify distress that has come from your maternity, neonatal ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

By working together with schools and colleges we ensure that cared for children have quality Personal Education Plans (PEPs). The PEP meeting sets out plans for the child’s education and future aspirations ...

Last updated: 7 Sep 2023

Happy 'n' Healthy Sefton are committed to improving the health, wellbeing and happiness of Sefton’s Children and Young People. The service will support young people up to the age of 19 and up to 25 if ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2023

Report an incident If you experience anti-social behaviour call Merseyside Police on 101 or the Police Facebook and Twitter  accounts. Alternatively you can contact Sefton Council on 0345 140 0845 or ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2024

Background to the Action Plan During 2020, both before and after national lockdown restrictions eased due to COVID-19, people flocked to the coast in their thousands which resulted in a strain on facilities, ...

Last updated: 27 Sep 2023

After a tree has been inspected any recommended work will be programmed-in accordingly. Tree works priority is based on the level of Health and Safety risk the tree poses or will pose, potential targets ...

Last updated: 8 Nov 2023

Safeguarding Safeguarding is work that helps vulnerable adults to keep their independence, wellbeing and choice and to live a life free from abuse, including neglect. It is important to understand that ...

Last updated: 17 May 2023

The vast majority of children who have special educational needs or disabilities in Sefton will access their educational entitlement alongside their peers in mainstream schools. Some children will need ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Support and advice to help you stop smoking If you – or someone you care about – live or work in Sefton and want to stop smoking, you can talk to us directly straight away (or speak to your GP first if ...

Last updated: 13 Mar 2024

Sefton Carers Centre The Council’s Affordable Warmth Team are working closely with Sefton Carers Centre through the Carer Energy Support Project. The project is a two-year project which provides tailored ...

Last updated: 4 Dec 2023

Sefton Council is one of approximately 370 public sector providers of building control services in England and Wales.At Sefton, we aim to provide a local, customer-focused Building Control Service including ...

Last updated: 27 Feb 2024

Health Advice and Services in Sefton If you're looking for help or advice on a health issue that is affecting you or somebody you know, there are a range of services in Sefton that can support you. Check ...

Last updated: 4 Oct 2023

From 8th April 2021, our Street Works Information application (www.sefton.gov.uk/streetworks) will no longer fully support the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. The most up-to-date versions of modern ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

The Social Work Academy is a north west and Merseyside first! The academy is a place for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported year in Employment (ASYE), to receive additional ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Travel and transport is important to all of us whether it’s to go to school, college or work, to attend appointments or to socialise with friends and family. Disabled children and young people and their ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Kids at this age can struggle with big changes and lots of emotions. You can get support on some key issues here. Self Harm If you are self-harming or as a parent you think your child is self-harming or ...

Last updated: 23 Aug 2023

The Life Rooms is a free NHS service who provide a safe and welcoming space to meet others, access opportunities and learn about community resources. The Life Rooms offers support for those wanting to ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

It is important to protect our children and young people against a number of dangerous infectious diseases. The Mersey Care team work with primary schools and secondary schools, independent schools, special ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

We have produced a Welcome to Sefton pack designed to provide support and advice to people kindly providing space in their homes for Ukrainians fleeing the invasion of their country and for those Ukrainians ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

Working with our Communities to understand the issues they are facing with regards to Community Safety and how the partnership can support them to become more resilient is a priority that underpins all ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2024

Supporting Families with Sefton@Work At Sefton@Work, we understand that thinking about searching for a job, finding steady employment or quality training can be overwhelming and scary. Our service is designed ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2023

The rules regarding entitlement to help with Council Tax for pensioners on a low income are determined by central government and replaced Council Tax Benefit from 1st April 2013. For the purposes of council ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2024

The library is part of the Meadows complex on Hall Lane, Maghull, and is situated next to Maghull Town Hall. Opening Hours Contact Details Monday: 10am-9pm Tuesday: 10am-9pmWednesday: 10am-9pmThursday: ...

Last updated: 5 Feb 2024

You may already have some technology in your life but didn't know that it could help with keeping you independent and well. You and your family may be able to pay for the technology you need privately. ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving. That’s our ambition for our children and young people across Sefton, but it’s also our ambition for our own people. We want to support our teams to do their best work ...

Last updated: 28 Mar 2023

We’ll support you in lots of ways to stay physically and mentally healthy by offering:A Health Passport (also known as a Health Journal) containing key information from your childhood (for example, when ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2024

Support  There are so many support services in Sefton available if you need help on anything from active lifestyles to dealing with bereavement.  If you're looking for help or advice on a health issue ...

Last updated: 8 Sep 2022

Sefton Council is committed to improving the lives of people with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Employment and volunteering opportunities gives people independence and control over their ...

Last updated: 8 Nov 2023

What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery is the recruitment, movement, harbouring or receiving of children, women or men through the use of force, coercion, abuse of vulnerability, deception or other means ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Retrofit: Cheaper, Warmer, Greener * PLEASE NOTE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Sefton is no longer administering the Sustainable Warmth Scheme. The latest round HUG2 (Home Upgrade Grant) is being delivered through ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2023

Finances can dictate how your calendar month goes. If you budget and spend money wisely you will be in a good cycle and better position long term. Whereas if you don’t budget you can struggle tremendously, ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2024

Disabled children between the age of 0- 18 years can refer via the MASH for an Assessment of Need. They can be contacted on 0151 934 4481 If you have a disabled Children you are entitled to an Assessment ...

Last updated: 1 Mar 2024

Adult Social Care Supported Living Engagement Your Home Your Say – Engagement Update The Supported Living Engagement is now closed.  We would like to thank all those who contributed and took the time to ...

Last updated: 9 Feb 2023

It takes strength to admit that you are abusing your partner. But if you really want to change, you can, there is lots of support available to help you. Violence and abuse is learned behaviour. You can ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2023

Home to School Transport The Local Authority has a statutory duty, and in appropriate circumstances discretionary powers to provide assistance with home to school travel, based on a pupil’s individual ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2024

EHM is a secure, online, electronic early help case management system that will support the family support pathway. It will allow the recording and sharing of information for children and families who ...

Last updated: 18 Jul 2023

Sefton Carers Strategy 2024-2027 sets out our commitment to unpaid carers and shows how partners in the Borough will work together to support unpaid carers of all ages in Sefton. The Strategy is owned ...

Last updated: 17 Apr 2024

Mental Health  We all have mental health. Being healthier doesn’t just mean having a healthy body, it also means having a healthy mind.  Sometimes our mental health is good and other times we may feel ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2023

The Sefton Domestic Abuse Partnership Board is a partnership group of a range of local statutory and voluntary agencies who are responsible for supporting Sefton Council in meeting its duty under Part ...

Last updated: 21 Feb 2024

It’s hard to know how your child will react to divorce or separation. They may find it easier to cope with more than you expect. But adjusting to the change is likely to create some challenges. There are ...

Last updated: 2 Jun 2023

Everything you need to know prior to conception, throughout pregnancy and birth, all the way through until your baby turns two years old Every family knows the immense joy that the arrival of a baby can ...

Last updated: 4 Aug 2023

Universal Credit is a means tested benefit that is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions. It replaces the following in-and-out of work benefits (commonly referred to as legacy benefits) ...

Last updated: 17 Apr 2024

At the Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023, the Chancellor announced a package of support worth £4.3 billion over the next 5 years to support small businesses and the high street. For 2024/25 the Chancellor ...

Last updated: 5 Mar 2024

ESF Ways to Work The European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative-funded Ways to Work programme, in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and all six Local Authorities ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2023

Headteacher Virtual School Mary Palin  I am responsible for promoting the education of Cared For Children, Previously Cared For Children and Children With a Social Worker.  My team supports the Personal ...

Last updated: 17 Apr 2024

If you are in care at the moment, your Personal Adviser (PA) will support you with getting ready to leave care, including finding somewhere to call home. Information on where you are going to live will ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2024

Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) – Sefton Council 2021/2022 In January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China had been caused by a novel coronavirus ...

Last updated: 4 Oct 2023

COVID-19 Update Measures have been put in place to help support landlords and renters affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Visit here for more information. Information on housing standards, the property ...

Last updated: 14 Aug 2023

The following pages will provide information about the support available. For example, if you’re on a low income and are getting certain income-related benefits, you may be eligible for extra help with ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2023

The safety of Sefton's residents and visitors is of paramount importance and we have a team of dedicated officers whose main task is to reduce and prevent road traffic collisions on our roads.On average, ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

If you are a young person, or know a young person, who would like some support with their health and well-being, you can complete our online registration form.  Once you have completed the registration ...

Last updated: 1 Mar 2024

What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are work-based learning programmes which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills whilst earning ...

Last updated: 18 Jul 2023

Your adult social care assessment will help us to determine your care needs and eligibility. This isn’t an interview, just an informal conversation so there’s no need to worry about it. All we ask is that ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Sefton Carers Centre Sefton Carers Centre provides free advice and guidance, emotional and practical support, training and a range of holistic therapies for unpaid carers living in Sefton. They offer ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Sefton Carers Centre Sefton Carers Centre provides free advice and guidance, emotional and practical support, training and a range of holistic therapies for unpaid carers living in Sefton. They offer ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Sefton Employment Land & Premises Supply Assessment  Sefton Council commissioned Iceni Projects to prepare an Employment Land and Premises Supply Assessment to provide a detailed analysis of Sefton’s ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2023

Family Wellbeing Centres provide joined up support for children and young people aged 0-19 years to make family life that little bit easier - find out more about them here Family Wellbeing Centres are ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

Services for employers We provide a free, professional recruitment service to employers to help them to recruit locally to find the right person for the job.   Services include Free recruitment ...

Last updated: 7 Mar 2023

Early Help means that children, young people, and families receive the right help as soon as a problem emerges. This could be at any age through childhood and adolescence. In Sefton this is known as Helping ...

Last updated: 2 Jun 2023

Team around the school is a new initiative being piloted across 5 clusters of schools. The objective is to try a new multi-agency approach to supporting families at the earliest opportunity in a way that ...

Last updated: 4 Oct 2023

There are lots of teams working in Adult Social Care at Sefton Council who can support you with your care. Find out more about each of them below. Approved Mental Health Professionals Approved Mental Health ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Finding the right Personal Assistant (PA) is important and can be difficult to know where to begin to find that person. If you wish to employ your own Personal Assistant, and do not have somebody already ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

The Self-Directed Support Team based within Sefton Council at Magdalen House in Bootle are now responsible for all the financial aspects of Direct PaymentsThe Council requires you to account for the money ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

The EU Settlement Scheme has been fully open to the public since 30 March 2019. EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens can apply by 30 June 2021 if the UK leaves the EU with a deal, or by 31 December 2020 if ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Introduction to Technology Enabled Care Technology Enabled Care is equipment and technology to help adults stay independent. Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is the term that is used to describe how technology ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Extra Care Housing Extra care housing is specialist housing provision that combines accommodation with care and support services designed to offer safe, private, and secure accommodation whilst allowing ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2023

Community Provider Information This page contains information for Community Providers Cost of Care Report - Domiciliary Care (18+) Please find below the cost of care report document. Care and Provider ...

Last updated: 31 Jan 2023

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme encourages UK employers to support defence personnel and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2024

Pupil Premium Plus The Cared for Children Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) is managed by the Virtual School Head in the Local Authority that looks after the child. The Virtual School Head works with schools to ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

Sefton Council can now offer new or existing businesses support to comply with food hygiene legislation and help you achieve the highest food hygiene score. Onsite visit prior to your unannounced statutory ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2024

The growth in the Port of Liverpool will result in major increases in the volume of freight passing through the City Region and through Sefton. The City Region partners have recognised that transport access ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

The Make A Difference (MAD) Group are care experienced young people who work closely with Sefton Council to support the improvement and development of services for our cared for children and care experienced ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2024

A Direct Payment is a payment that allows you to organise care services yourself, enabling you to choose the services that are appropriate to your needs as set out in your Support Plan.  Some people use ...

Last updated: 18 Apr 2024

People's circumstances can mean that they have difficulties paying their Council Tax* If you're on low income you may be eligible for support to make your payments affordable.  If you are having difficulty ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2024

Planning and Building Control Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ We do not offer a drop-in service at Magdalen House. If you need to speak to a planning officer or building inspector, please ...

Last updated: 17 Apr 2023

Tots Gymnastics We are happy to announce the return of Tots Gymnastics Open to children aged 2-4, and run by out in-house qualified instructor, the programme is a fun introduction to gymnastics and aims ...

Last updated: 7 Feb 2024

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are Income Based benefits paid to people to help them meet the costs of rent and Council Tax. The amount of benefit you receive will be based on your rent or council ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2023

The Youth Ambassadors The Youth Ambassadors are cared for children young people who work closely with Sefton Council to support the improvement and development of services for our cared for children and ...

Last updated: 19 Jun 2023

The centre offers a fitness suite offering both fixed stations and a free weight area all in the luxurious surroundings of landscaped gardens. A bespoke swimming pool completes the facility. Features 25 ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

Kids at this age can struggle with pressure from social media and friends over body image. Find ways to support your child here. What Is Body Image? Body image is our view of how we look, and how that ...

Last updated: 2 Jun 2023

All new and existing Direct Payment users will be offered the Prepaid Card as the default method of managing their Direct Payment.A Prepaid Card account is just like a current account from your bank with ...

Last updated: 15 Feb 2024

On the 24th June 2021, Sefton Council agreed that Adult Social Care would undertake a day services consultation, taking account of the impact of the COVD-19 pandemic on day services and the changing aspirations ...

Last updated: 4 May 2023

Green Sefton Green Sefton is our service responsible for helping to keep Sefton a clean, green and beautiful borough, working with partners and volunteers to manage Sefton's coast, countryside, parks and ...

Last updated: 15 Dec 2023

If you suspect people are having to sleep rough in Sefton, you can help us by contacting Sefton Council’s commissioned Rough Sleeper Outreach Team, Light for Life on 01704 501256 or 07918 746042. Please ...

Last updated: 30 May 2023

As a Sefton resident, you are eligible for free school meals if you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit and have a net household income of less than £7400 per annum Income Support Income ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2024

New Businesses Whether starting a childminding business in your own home or on a new business premises, Sefton Council offer advice and support for those who choose to set up new day nursery, pre-school ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

What is a First Home? First Homes is a new build affordable home for sale provided under a scheme designed to help local first-time buyers onto the property ladder, by offering homes at a discount of at ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2024

Sefton's Economic Strategy 2022-2024  We are committed to developing an economy that connects Sefton to the Liverpool City Region and beyond, in which businesses, employees, jobseekers and working age ...

Last updated: 19 Apr 2024

Some children may have extra care responsibilities at home, supporting a family member with physical or emotional needs. This can sometimes be because of a sudden illness, accident or disabilities. Taking ...

Last updated: 2 Jun 2023

Day Opportunities Engagement Event There will be a Market Engagement Event on Wednesday the 9th of March 2022 via MS Teams from 11am to 12 Noon.   Anyone wishing to attend must register their interest ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

The Council and Riverside Housing are building a Short-Term Assessment Unit facility in Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale.  The short-term assessment unit is for  Individuals in difficult times (this could be ...

Last updated: 11 Apr 2024

Our service aims to help all clients grow in confidence, source vacancies and opportunities that are right for them and prepare a journey plan that is designed with their specific needs in mind, to help ...

Last updated: 8 Feb 2024

Adult Social Care Day Opportunities Consultation Your Day, Your Say consultation update On the 24th June 2021, Sefton Council agreed that Adult Social Care would undertake a day services consultation, ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

If someone you care about is in an abusive relationship, they may not realise that their relationship is abusive. They may believe the abuse is their fault and feel responsible. Even if they know their ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2023

Foodbanks Across Sefton, there are foodbanks that can help if you can't afford the food, toiletries or household supplies you need. To find out about your nearest foodbank, visit the Sefton Directory, ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Carers Allowance (previously called Invalid Carers Allowance) is a weekly benefit paid to people who look after family, partners or friends because they are ill, frail or have a disability. You don't have ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

Accessibility of Council Information. People who live, visit and work in Sefton need different ways for us to communicate with them.  This could be because of a disability, sensory loss or the difference ...

Last updated: 25 Sep 2023

Active Sefton Volunteer Programme Active Sefton have a number of volunteering opportunities for people aged 14+ with an interest in sport or physical activity. To find out more about these opportunities ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

We provide a permanent site for Gypsies and Travellers in Sefton. The site is located at Red Rose Park, Broad Lane, Formby L37 0AH. A weekly rent is charged depending on the size of the pitch.  Red ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

Parks and Greenspaces Managed by our excellent Green Sefton service with support from volunteers and our partners, Sefton has over 30 parks across the borough, as well as 100 play sites and 183 open space. This ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2024

Partners in Sefton have developed effective practice to support our most vulnerable residents including effective use of multi-agency information sharing, risk assessment and case conferencing processes. ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2024

Over the past three years, Sefton Council has offered grant scheme for Care Agencies as part of its continued commitment to supporting our local Nursing and residential care home sector, and to further ...

Last updated: 8 Jan 2024

The course teaches how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by increasing your knowledge and providing you with the skills necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It covers information on: Eatwell ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

What we have to do As your corporate parent, by law, we must provide you with: a Personal Adviser a Pathway Plan the right to be heard and taken seriously - including being involved in decisions, having ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2024

5K Virtual Challenge 2020 Well done to everyone who took part in our first ever Virtual 5km Race, we had over 80 people take part! There were some brilliant efforts and great photos to support. Well done ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

If you are moving from one Sefton address to another, please register with My Account, our online Council Tax portal. Once registered, go to the 'Tell us that you have moved home' section to tell us you ...

Last updated: 20 Dec 2023

In Sefton, you can access a whole host of safe, high quality childcare and early learning opportunities, including holiday clubs and schemes. Our Sefton Directory has a full list of all childcare options ...

Last updated: 2 Feb 2024

Early Help Assessments Typically, the first step when getting help is for an Early Help Assessment to be completed. This is a simple step and will help you to identify your family's strengths and what ...

Last updated: 18 Aug 2023

We have had some great feedback from families who have worked with us. Take a look at what families have told us... Listening "I found that Early Help listened to me, and I was able to talk about my worries, ...

Last updated: 18 Aug 2023

Are your pregnant? Are you looking for further information around your pregnancy? You can be attend the course following your 15 to 16 week appointment. We’ll cover the following topics: Labour and pain ...

Last updated: 29 Feb 2024

We all have mental health and well all need to do what we can to take care of it, just as we do with our physical health.  Mental well being is about how you feel in yourself, how you communicate positively ...

Last updated: 30 May 2022

The Information Service is based in Crosby Library. It offers a comprehensive range of information sources including those for local and family history. The online services include free access to Oxford ...

Last updated: 14 Jun 2023

Donating furniture to charity We work with local charities who collect furniture and household items free of charge to support local people in need. Charities will only take items that are in good condition ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 changed the law regarding the way financial help for working age customers on a low-income, who rented their homes was calculated and paid.  Under the new rules, help with rent ...

Last updated: 11 Apr 2024

                                      The Liverpool City Region Green Sustainable Travel Corridors Project (also called LCR SUD) is a £17.3 million project (of which £8.65 million is from the European ...

Last updated: 30 Nov 2022

School Governors Do you: have an interest in our children’s education? have a desire to make a difference? want to develop and hone your leadership skills Then why not serve your local community and ...

Last updated: 10 Aug 2023

We want all our staff to feel supported and valued. We know how competitive the market for some job roles can be and we want to attract the best talent to work with us to #MakeADifference.  Children's ...

Last updated: 28 Mar 2023

Your Personal Adviser or ‘PA’ will be your main point of contact with the care experienced service and provide support to help you make a successful transition to adulthood. When you are 16 you will be ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Beyond the War Memorials - the stories behind the names Sefton lost around 4,000 men and women from 1914–1918 during The Great War, their names are inscribed on the 11 memorials throughout the borough. ...

Last updated: 14 Jun 2023

Having a New Baby Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but a lot of the time new families are feeling worried, tired, and overwhelmed too. Babies don’t come with instructions, and it’s important ...

Last updated: 3 Aug 2023

Solar Together Solar Together is a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage. This innovative scheme will enable homeowners in Sefton and across the City Region to buy solar panels and ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024

Homes for Ukraine scheme To help people fleeing the war in Ukraine, people in the UK can offer them accommodation in their homes. Individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now register ...

Last updated: 30 Mar 2022

Homes For Ukraine The Homes for Ukraine scheme is one of three routes introduced by the Government to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. The scheme allows individuals in the UK to sponsor ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

A permit is required for the use of kite buggying / landboarding / blokarts or kitesurfing at the Kite Zone, Ainsdale Beach. Permits are free of charge and you do not need to be a member of any club to ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

What to expect from Sefton Community Learning Service At Sefton Community Learning Service we offer a wide variety of quality-assured courses to help learners develop new skills, grow in confidence and ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2024

In Sefton we are welcoming young refugees, but we cannot do it alone - we need your help to give them stable homes. The plight of refugees has been played out across our television screens, online and ...

Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

Sefton aims to help families to promote positive relationships within their family networks. How can we work with families who are in conflict? Building an effective relationship with parents and families ...

Last updated: 12 Apr 2024

Abuse, Neglect and Harm What is abuse? Abuse can be: Physical: This includes hitting, slapping, kicking, misuse of medication, restraint and force-feeding. Domestic violence: including psychological, ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

  Sefton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board (SSAPB) SSAPB is a statutory body with a strategic responsibility to work with its Members and partners to protect and support adults with care and support ...

Last updated: 12 Jan 2024

Captain Frederic John Walker and the Battle of the Atlantic Captain Frederic John Walker CB, DSO and three Bars, was a Royal Navy officer noted for his exploits during the Second World War and was the ...

Last updated: 25 May 2023

During 2016 Sefton Council led on developing a new and exciting vision for the future of the borough. Working closely with partners, businesses, private sector organisations, the voluntary, community and ...

Last updated: 5 Jul 2023

Activities for Adults  Come along to one or more of our brilliant sessions and improve your fitness levels while socialising and enjoying something you maybe would never have previously thought about taking ...

Last updated: 27 Jul 2021

The Southport Eco Centre is sited on the Esplanade Park and Ride site, close to Southport's famous seafront. It was designed, built and equipped with the environment in mind, including exciting renewable ...

Last updated: 27 Jul 2021

Here are some useful links and information if you are moving into Sefton. The quickest way to see local services is by putting your postcode into the find my nearest page for details on parks, school, ...

Last updated: 30 Jan 2023

Many cafes, restaurants and bars may wish to use outdoor seating areas to allow customers to sit and eat and drink To assist in this process, the Government issued new guidance, in the form of the Business ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2024

Your voice and opinions are the most important part of youth work and shape the support you receive – we call this Youth Voice. You should be able to express yourself, know that your opinions count and ...

Last updated: 30 Oct 2023

Join our Digital Skills courses to grow your confidence using digital technology for work, learning and everyday life. From showing you basics to improve social interaction online, through to guiding you ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2024

Our Future, Our Bootle - Bootle Area Action Plan ‘Our Future, Our Bootle’ is an Area Action Plan which will set out a clear vision for the town for the next two decades and beyond.  The Plan identifies ...

Last updated: 14 Nov 2023

Sefton Council is currently undertaking a survey of all recent “home movers”. The survey will include all households that have moved into a home that was newly built over the past few years. The purpose ...

Last updated: 8 Feb 2023

Provider Information Please find general guidance and contact details below  Sefton Market Sustainability Plan This is our first Market Sustainability Plan, that supports in detail our deep self–assessment ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2023

Pothole Fund Spend Update April 2015 Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council received £681,084 from the Government Pothole Fund that was announced in the Budget in March 2014. The Council committed to publishing ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

IT Plans and Policies Digital Strategy Sefton’s Digital Strategy has been developed in the context of our partnership 2030 vision of Sefton as a borough connected by people, supported by technology and ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2022

Sefton Libraries is a contemporary library service whose delivery goes “beyond the book”, delivering a varied community programme of engagement and support. The service provides a comprehensive Library ...

Last updated: 5 Jan 2024

Here in Sefton, we have key workers for children and families with complex needs and disabilities. We work in teams and we have a manager who makes sure we make the right decisions for you. Every child ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

The transition from childhood to adulthood is often a difficult time of change for many young people and especially those with a disability. There are many decisions for a young person and their families ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Southport is a unique and classic seaside town that has real potential to build on and enhance its profile and contribution to economic growth in the region. The Southport Town Deal reflects a commitment ...

Last updated: 12 Apr 2022

Bootle Town Centre Investment Framework (Lambert Smith Hampton /Nexus 2016) sets out opportunities for Bootle Town Centre, including the retail area, the office area and the Town Hall complex.  Key points ...

Last updated: 12 Apr 2022

Access to Education for Children with Health Needs This guidance applies to pupils who are unable to attend school because of medical needs, who are physically ill or injured, and those who may be experiencing ...

Last updated: 14 Jun 2023

The purpose of the Schools Forum is to provide some strategic direction to the Local Authority in particular, around the funding of Sefton schools, including; consideration of the schools’ formula funding; funding ...

Last updated: 23 Jan 2024

The government has placed a duty on schools to provide careers guidance. The duty requires school governing bodies to ensure that all pupils at their school are provided with independent careers guidance ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

Information for Providers The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was launched in 2018 and is funded by the Department for Education. It is in place to provide free meals and activities for children ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2024

Information for Parents and Carers The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was designed to support children during the school holidays to eat more healthily, be more active and have a greater knowledge ...

Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

Sefton Virtual School are keen to maintain positive links with Designated Teachers (DT’s) for children in care across the borough and beyond.   What is the role of a Designated Teacher? Help school staff ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

Conservation and Heritage Sefton’s heritage is important to its identity.  Southport’s cast iron verandahs, the shrimper’s cottages in Churchtown, Formby’s pinewoods and Bootle’s industrial areas and docks ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

We are committed to developing a culture of understanding and supporting co-production. We recognise that adults, children, and young people are involved because of what they know, their lived experience ...

Last updated: 16 Feb 2024

Care Homes Information  This page contains information for Care Home Providers Cost of Care Report - Care Homes (65+) Please find below the cost of care report document. Care and Provider Updates Below ...

Last updated: 31 Jan 2023

Located in picturesque Churchtown, Botanic Gardens are nationally renowned for its floral displays and regular programme of events.Botanic Gardens has achieved a coveted Green Flag award for its excellence ...

Last updated: 11 Aug 2023

Kids at this age can struggle with big emotions. Emotional literacy is the ability to understand, express and cope with emotions. It’s a skill that children will develop as they grow but can also be nurtured ...

Last updated: 8 Sep 2023

Paying for Care If you use care and support services, it is very likely that you will pay for the cost yourself.  If you have savings or investments over £23,250, either in your own right or shared with ...

Last updated: 21 Mar 2024

What can we all do to help? We as individuals can all support the global effort to tackle and adapt to climate change. There are actions that individuals and households can take to reduce their carbon ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024

Attendance  The general rules on school attendance include: it is a parents’ duty to send their child to school regularly if they are of compulsory school age it is schools’ responsibility to record attendance ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2024

Attendance  The general rules on school attendance include: it is a parents’ duty to send their child to school regularly if they are of compulsory school age it is schools’ responsibility to record attendance ...

Last updated: 2 Oct 2023

Elective home education is the term used by the Department for Education (DfE) to describe parents’ decisions to provide education for their child at home instead of sending them to school.  Throughout ...

Last updated: 13 Oct 2023

How to do business with Sefton Council Sefton Council buys a wide range of goods, works and services to enable the delivery of an effective service for the residents of Sefton and as this is public money, ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has been successful in securing funding for its most vulnerable and workless residents from the European Social Fund. This is an exciting new programme giving ...

Last updated: 27 Jul 2021

We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers.  We always recruit ...

Last updated: 11 Jan 2024

Eligibility Criteria Background The Community Transition Fund has been developed to assist community organisations on a one off basis in developing resilience within Sefton’s communities. Projects should ...

Last updated: 8 Apr 2024

Personal Education Plans: what are they? A Personal Education Plan (PEP) is part of a Cared for Child's care plan. All Cared for Children of statutory school age need a PEP. The PEP is an important document ...

Last updated: 4 Oct 2023

Right to Request Flexible Working Arrangements Sefton Council recognises the needs of its employees to balance their work and personal responsibilities. The Council also recognises its obligations under ...

Last updated: 24 Apr 2024

Fraud is often seen as a cold crime against organisations, however there are real people who suffer due to the actions of fraudsters. Council Tax Fraud What is Council Tax fraud? Council Tax fraud can ...

Last updated: 29 Feb 2024

Black History Month During Black History Month we will be celebrating historic moments, events, achievements and contributions of black people in our communities and across Merseyside, as well as shining ...

Last updated: 3 Oct 2023

Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s return to the grandeur of Victorian England, when it was the country’s second most popular tourist destination.  The project, dubbed “Les Transformations ...

Last updated: 17 Nov 2023

Free computers and WIFI People's Network Computers are available at all branches for library members to use and access the internet. To log on, use your library card number and your four-digit password. ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2024

Here at Activate Fitness we're keen to help you get back to life after lockdown. Join today and you're not just joining a gym, you're taking a step towards making a real difference. With one membership, ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2024

Coastal and Visitor Areas Public Space Protection Order The new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) will help support the Council and partner agencies manage visitor behaviour and protect our natural ...

Last updated: 22 Jun 2023

​Learn Digital Skills with Sefton Community Learning Service Our Community Learning Service offers a range of Digital Skills courses, whether you are an absolute beginner or have some existing skills. ...

Last updated: 3 Jul 2023

Public Services including Local Councils need to make sure that the information provided on their website can be used by all people. There are standards that we are working to meet, these are called the ...

Last updated: 26 Oct 2023

Engaging with partners  Sefton engages with a number of partners in order to meet the Public Sector Equality Duty. Engagement with partners helps us understand the needs of our community and allows us ...

Last updated: 18 Jan 2024

Sefton is a borough for everyone and our strategy for 2023-2027 demonstrates how Sefton Council and the borough we serve, is making progress where equality, diversity and inclusion are concerned. It also ...

Last updated: 20 Oct 2023

Children's Social Care Please click here to view the Children & Young People's Sufficiency Strategy 2022-2025  Training Courses  Skills for Care COVID-19 Essential Training The impact of COVID-19 has ...

Last updated: 7 Jul 2022

    Do your medical conditions hold you back from exercise? Have you been off work sick, short or long term? Why not refer yourself to your GP or Occupational Health Unit to join our friendly, supportive ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

If you are of working age and looking to apply for Housing Benefit, you might not be eligible unless you fall into specific exceptional categories. For most working age individuals, assistance with rent ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2024

Young people must participate in learning or training up to at least the age of 18. How to access advice Impartial guidance is provided in schools by its Independent Adviser and School Careers Teacher. ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Housing should provide a secure foundation for individuals to live the lives they want to live. Finding the right home, in the right place, can be an essential platform for people seeking to support their ...

Last updated: 31 Jan 2024

Community Consultation and Engagement As part of our equality analysis, where appropriate, we actively engage with our community networks, stakeholders and wider community. Training As part of our on-going ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2024

If you have been thinking about fostering, then let Sefton's fostering experts give you a helping hand on your journey to become a foster carer.  To find out more visit our dedicated fostering website ...

Last updated: 13 Dec 2023

Every care experienced young person can make what we call ‘representations’ about the care they receive. Representations can be: A comment – telling us what you think A compliment – saying thank you or ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Crosby Investment Strategy Crosby Village is a key town centre and community hub in Sefton. In 2015 the Crosby Investment Strategy was produced to develop a vibrant and exciting centre of community life ...

Last updated: 12 Apr 2022

Health Seminars can be done at your workplace or virtual.   Back Care Seminars Suffering with back problems? Come along to our 30 minute workshop and learn: The basic anatomy of the back Causes of pain ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

Adult Social Care Assurance - preparing for Care Quality Commission assessment The Health and Social Care Act 2022 sets out key legislative reform for the delivery and organisation of health and care services ...

Last updated: 22 Apr 2024

Single Use Plastics Our environment needs to be protected from the growing problem of plastic waste appearing due to littering, poor waste management and the pollution of water courses. The Council believes ...

Last updated: 2 Sep 2021

Holiday Activities and Food Programme The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme was designed to support children during the school holidays to eat more healthily, be more active and have a greater ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2024

In Sefton, all schools provide for the admission of children in the September following their fourth birthday and most parents/carers are happy for their child to start school at this point. By law, a ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2024

Dog fouling left by irresponsible dog owners in not only anti-social but it is also a potential health risk linked with toxocara canis. Contact with infected dog fouling can cause stomach upsets, sore ...

Last updated: 22 Apr 2024

Formby Library is a 5 minute walk from Formby Railway Station, situated opposite Duke Street Park. It offers a range of activities for all ages within the community. Rhymetimes for preschool children are ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2024

Date for the Diary Earth Hour 2024 Sat, 23 Mar 2024, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Every year in late March, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) encourages everyone around the world to switch off their (non-essential) lights ...

Last updated: 8 Mar 2024

*** Urgent Update - Tuesday 2nd April 2024 *** Sefton Council have successfully implemented a new Taxi Licensing computer system which will be available for customers to use from Tuesday, 2nd April 2024. ...

Last updated: 8 Apr 2024

Information for Parents/Carers  This page provides links to further information for parents/carers about the process for applying for a place at a Sefton school.  Starting Primary or Secondary School in ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2024

What is the Town Deal? The Town Deal Fund seeks local communities to determine how the money should be spent to boost growth, through innovative regeneration plans. The Southport Town Deal Board, convened ...

Last updated: 17 Nov 2023

The Southport Town Deal Board, convened by Sefton Council, has been working to develop the investment plan and engage with local residents to ensure the benefits of the Fund reach everyone. The Board comprises ...

Last updated: 17 Nov 2023

Coast and Countryside Sefton’s coast and countryside is the perfect setting for those who want to get away from it all and explore the area. Stretching for 22 miles, this unique and tranquil coastline ...

Last updated: 22 Jun 2023

Enrol for a Creative or Health and Wellbeing course When you've decided the course that's right for you (see the list below) register with us online to enrol - this will only take a moment to do!   More ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2024

What is domestic abuse? Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner, ex-partner, ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2023

During winter months temperatures in Sefton can drop dramatically. In times of extreme cold the Government may declare a Cold Weather Alert. What does a cold weather alert mean? Cold Weather Alerts are ...

Last updated: 3 Nov 2023

Your Care Plan will have details of where you will live and who with. For some people, that decision will be made by the court and you will live with people who can make sure you get everything you need ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

Every cared for child or young person can make what we call ‘representations’ about the care they receive. Representations can be: A comment – telling us what you think A compliment – saying thank you ...

Last updated: 15 Jun 2023

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a requirement for energy supply companies to assist low income and/or vulnerable households to save energy.  Each energy company will have targets to achieve, based ...

Last updated: 15 Sep 2023

Here in Sefton, we have social workers for children and families. We work in teams and we have a manager who makes sure we make the right decisions for you. Every child or young person in our care has ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

Happy ‘N’ Healthy Sefton Privacy Notice Happy ‘N’ Healthy Sefton works to ensure that Sefton’s children and young people can live happy and healthy lives. We work closely with partners to achieve this. Types ...

Last updated: 15 Jan 2024

New Supplementary Planning Documents Consultation The Council are working on some new Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) to support the policies in the adopted Local Plan. The Council are currently ...

Last updated: 26 Feb 2024

A decision to approve a planning application may be subject to the applicant entering into a section 106 planning obligation. This will set out a number of on-site and/or financial obligations that are ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2022

What is it? The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is a free, voluntary scheme that provides recognition, guidance and advice on operational best practice to operators of goods vehicles, buses and coaches.It ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

Stretching for 22 miles, Sefton’s coastline comprises stunning beaches, dynamic sand dune systems and a vast beautiful landscape that offers something for everyone. It is also home to an incredible array ...

Last updated: 21 Jun 2023

Every cared for/ care experienced child or young person or family can make what we call ‘representations’ about the care they receive. Representations can be: A comment – telling us what you think A compliment ...

Last updated: 17 Aug 2023

 Hesketh Centre staff get fit in 2018 with Active Workforce. Whether you’re sitting at a desk 9am-5pm, working out in the community or shift work, all roles have their stresses and constraints. Active ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

The main types of renewable energy systems are: SolarPassive solar design: Techniques that harness the free energy available to architects by good planning. Good examples of this working are greenhouses ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

  Dance Camps & Workshops Led by our in house dance expert Jenn. Our dance camps and workshops will give children the opportunity to learn new, choreographed dance routines from their favourite films ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2024

Sefton Libraries continue to work towards making its services accessible to everyone. All libraries have level entrances or ramps with handrails.  We offer a number of services that enable people who are ...

Last updated: 15 Apr 2024

Options at 16 Young people have a duty to participate in some kind of education, employment or training until the end of the academic year in which they are 18. The purpose of this is to ensure that as ...

Last updated: 7 Jun 2023

Sefton Council have been successful in securing Government funding of over £41,3000 to help ensure landlords are meeting national Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) at properties they let. The ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2023

The role of the Health and Wellbeing Board is to: Encourage integrated working between commissioners of health services, to public health and social care services. Encourage those who provide services ...

Last updated: 2 Mar 2022

The Council is composed of 66 Councillors with one-third elected annually (three years in every four) for a term of four years. Councillors are democratically accountable to residents of their ward. The ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2024

  You can search for and view planning applications and appeals and track progress here  The system allows anyone to: Search a list of applications validated or decided each week. View and/or download ...

Last updated: 17 Apr 2024

Southport Townscape Heritage Project You’ll find plenty of information about the project, the target buildings and streets, and downloadable activities on the Southport Townscape project website. You ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2024

Pre-Application Enquiries and Planning Performance Agreements The Council provides a comprehensive pre-application advice service, where you can choose the level of service that you require and whether ...

Last updated: 26 Mar 2024

Our Active Aquatics team offer swimming lessons at Bootle Leisure Centre, Meadows Leisure Centre and Dunes Splash World. We deliver a range of swimming lessons which are suitable for all ages and abilities ...

Last updated: 19 Sep 2023

Resources & Information for Providers We would like to remind everyone how important it is that we are all fully vaccinated, and that means having the booster jab too. Vaccinations still, without doubt, ...

Last updated: 31 May 2022

SIMON (Sefton Interactive Maps Online) has been created to provide members of the public with access to Sefton Council's mapped information. Sefton Council make every effort to ensure that the information ...

Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

We want to give our people the best culture and rewards to allow our staff at Sefton a happy and inclusive environment to work in.  Sefton Council is committed to building a culture where you can thrive ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2024

The following have been accredited by Sefton Council as Accredited Agents under the Sefton Planning Agents Accreditation Scheme 2020.   Andrew Cunningham Building Design28 Union Street, Southport, Merseyside, ...

Last updated: 20 Sep 2023

This accessibility statement applies to the Sefton Council website: This website is run by Sefton Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you ...

Last updated: 1 Feb 2024

Library News and Updates  05/02/24 Late Opening at Netherton and Meadows Libraries. We are pleased to announce that from Monday 5th February 2024, our libraries located in Netherton (NAC) and Maghull (Meadows) ...

Last updated: 5 Feb 2024

Sefton’s Winter Walking & Cycling NewsletterIssue 66 / Jan – Mar 2024                     Winter walking and cycling, beautiful, fresh, a little chilly but fabulous,always prepared for whatever the ...

Last updated: 19 Dec 2023