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Climate Emergency

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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: 1 Oct 2025

Dementia Help and Support

Last updated: 9 Sept 2025

Travel Support

Last updated: 5 Mar 2026

Gypsy and Traveller Support

Last updated: 24 Feb 2026

Family Life: Support and Advice

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

Support Services

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

Support Services

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

Support Services

Last updated: 14 Sept 2023

Support Services

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

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 Healthy Green Homes Team may be able to ...

Last updated: 28 May 2025

After allocating another £900,000 to support households across the Borough, Sefton Council closed the Open Access Household Support Fund scheme to new applications on Friday 30th January. Since re-opening ...

Last updated: 16 Mar 2026

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: 25 Feb 2025

Crisis Payments are one of the elements of the “Crisis and Resilience Fund” (CRF), which is funded by the UK Government The Crisis Payment scheme will offer short term support to Low-income Households ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2026

You should dial 999 in an emergency to request the police, fire or ambulance service. When your issue is less urgent, you should call 101 instead.  For emergencies and non-emergencies, you can also visit ...

Last updated: 20 Aug 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

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: 12 Aug 2024

Urgent, I Need Help Now

Last updated: 16 Feb 2026

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: 15 Aug 2024

School Climate Action Schools can play an important part in supporting to tackle the climate emergency, for example: By taking actions to reduce carbon emissions by becoming more energy efficient; By ...

Last updated: 14 Nov 2025

From Wednesday 1st April, 2026, all local councils are operating a new scheme called the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). Through the CRF, the Government will provide Sefton Council with funds so that ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2026

From May 1st The Family Advice and Support Team (FAST) 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 ...

Last updated: 19 Nov 2024

What does the term "All Age Carer" mean? Anyone of any age can be a Carer – a Carer is someone who provides care and support to someone who couldn’t manage without their help. This could include a friend ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

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: 18 Nov 2025

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 must pay, can be reduced. The amount of any reduction is based ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2026

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: 27 Mar 2026

Support in Southport The events in Southport were truly shocking and we know our communities continue to be affected by what happened. Please find details of support across a range of different topics ...

Last updated: 17 Jul 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Travel Support We provide support with travel to and from school for eligible children and young people with a special educational need or disability. The type of support is based on your child’s individual ...

Last updated: 5 Feb 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

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 ...

Last updated: 22 Jan 2026

Support with Alcohol 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 ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Making Supported Living Better We want to make supported living better in Sefton. We are working with people who have used these services, and carers to create good homes with support for older and young ...

Last updated: 25 Jul 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Council are in talks to acquire the The Salfordian Hotel in Southport, which has been a refuge for those most in need for more than sixty years.Despite the 48 mile difference, The Salfordian was ...

Last updated: 26 Sept 2025

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

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Our free family learning courses help you teach your child reading, writing, and math. You can also learn fun crafts and life skills together as a family. These courses follow the Primary Schools Curriculum ...

Last updated: 10 Mar 2026

Adults: Support For All Adult support for all sessions at our Family Hubs provides a space for adults in the borough to receive help and guidance with all aspects of life. Whether you’re looking for parenting ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

Personal Travel Budgets for Home to School Travel Support We're excited to introduce a new and improved standard Personal Travel Budget offer for families. Starting in early 2026, every family receiving ...

Last updated: 23 Feb 2026

We provide support with travel to and from school for eligible children and young people with a special educational need or disability. The type of support is based on your child’s individual needs with ...

Last updated: 23 Feb 2026

Families: Targeted Support Family targeted support sessions offer a range of help, guidance and support for parents and families who have been referred by a professional. They aim to provide an open atmosphere ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

SEND Travel Support We provide support with travel to and from school for eligible children and young people with a special educational need or disability. The type of support is based on your child’s ...

Last updated: 23 Feb 2026

Families: Support For All Our family sessions provide a welcoming space for all families in the borough to find support when they need it. Whether you’re looking for specific parenting advice from professionals ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

Adults: Targeted Support Targeted sessions for adults offer a range of tailored programmes to help and support adults throughout Sefton who have been referred to one of our hubs by a professional. Our ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2025

There is currently a review taking place of the Travel Support Service for eligible children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The review is not looking to change ...

Last updated: 23 Feb 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 1 May 2025

Dementia Support Groups   CRISP (Carer Information and Support Programme)   Alzheimer’s Society Sefton  Are you concerned about your finances? Do you have access to good quality information? Do you worry ...

Last updated: 8 Sept 2025

The Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Code of Practice 2015 states:  “Where it is decided to provide SEN support, and having formally notified the parents, the practitioner and the SENDCO ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Next Generation 11+: Targeted Support Next Generation 11+ targeted support sessions are a range of specialist programmes designed to provide help, guidance and support to children and young people aged ...

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Does my Child have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND)? A child or young person has Special Educational Needs if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Financial, legal and welfare support  Are you worried about your own or a loved one’s memory, changes in personality, behaviour, and language?  Please make an appointment to see your GP to talk through ...

Last updated: 8 Sept 2025

Next Generation 11+: Support For All Our universal sessions for the Next Generation 11+ are a series of programmes and drop-in sessions designed to support young people over the age of 11 as they navigate ...

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

If you need advice or support regarding domestic abuse, help is available.  Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Helpline:📞 0151 394 1400 Opening Hours: 22nd, 23rd 24th December 2025 29th, 30th, 31st December ...

Last updated: 22 Dec 2025

www.Sefton.gov.uk Tools and templates | CPAG Sefton Support Hub https://www.seftonatwork.net/ https://seftoncvs.org.uk/ Carers website – Sefton Carers  

Last updated: 3 Jun 2025

**Starting 2nd December 2024** Many businesses and investors in the Southport area are experiencing financial difficulties following recent events.  To help with these difficulties  the Local Planning ...

Last updated: 18 Jul 2025

Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11: Support For All Our universal Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11 support sessions are designed for children aged 6-11 to have fun, build confidence and make new friends. From ...

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11: Targeted Support Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11 targeted support sessions are a range of specialist programmes designed to provide help, guidance and support to children aged ...

Last updated: 31 Jan 2025

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: 3 Mar 2026

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: 12 Aug 2024

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5: Targeted Support Targeted support sessions for Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5 offer a range of specialist programmes designed to provide help, guidance and support ...

Last updated: 31 Jan 2025

SeftOnline

Last updated: 11 Dec 2025

If you have any enquiries related to childcare sufficiency in Sefton please contact Kim Evans, Partnership and Project Coordinator kimberley.evans@sefton.gov.uk. ...

Last updated: 9 Dec 2025

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5: Support For All Our universal support sessions for Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5 provide a welcoming space for all parents/carers, babies and small children in the ...

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

Helping Families Early: What We Do?

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

I’m Struggling, I Need Advice

Last updated: 17 Feb 2026

Bumps, Babies and Little Ones 0-5

Last updated: 30 Jan 2025

Families

Last updated: 19 Feb 2026

The Graduated Approach team works in partnership with various professionals. Below is a list of those professionals.

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Council Tax

Last updated: 26 Feb 2025

Family Hubs

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

Summer Holidays in Sefton

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

Get an assessment

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 23 Feb 2026

Early Help

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025

Next Generation 11+

Last updated: 30 Jan 2025

Adults

Last updated: 19 Feb 2026

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 12 Aug 2024

Domestic Abuse

Last updated: 27 Feb 2026

Tenants And Residents

Last updated: 17 Feb 2026

Graduated Approach

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Fearless, Fun and Active 6-11

Last updated: 30 Jan 2025

Adult Social Care

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

I need help

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Work with us

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

Sefton Families First

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Youth: The Next Generation

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

Sefton Council's Highway Maintenance service is working hard to deliver and prioritise services across the borough to ensure we can prioritise emergency, safety critical, and key activities in a timely ...

Last updated: 9 Dec 2025

To reach our Contact Centre, please call us on 0345 140 0845, or complete the online contact form or make an enquiry by email contact@sefton.gov.uk  We also respond to queries on social media.  Opening ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Bereavement Services

Last updated: 4 Aug 2025

Southport Together

Last updated: 29 Jul 2025

Cost of Living

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Information for Adult Carers

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

Social Care and Health

Last updated: 19 May 2025

In An Emergency If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call 999. Sefton Children's Help and Advice Team The Children's Help and Advice Team (CHAT) is the front door of our service. We ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2024

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: 6 Aug 2025

Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Last updated: 28 Jan 2026

A Guide For Professionals

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Schools and Learning

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

Attachment & Trauma

Last updated: 5 Nov 2025

Families

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Partners

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Projects and Events

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Getting a Carers Assessment  This information is specifically relating to a Carer who is supporting someone and is over the age of 18. Known as an Adult Carer.  Sefton Council commissions Sefton Carer ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

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: 8 Oct 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Raising or reporting a Concern as a member of the public Safeguarding means protecting adults who may be at risk and making sure they can live safely, independently, and free from abuse or neglect. It’s ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

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 your concerns ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

If you need advice or support regarding domestic abuse, help is available. Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Helpline:📞 0151 394 1400 Additional Support – National Helplines  If you need help outside these ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2026

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: 2 Jul 2025

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 Healthy Green Homes team (formerly known as Affordable ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

Staying safe with Dementia The Herbert Protocol  The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme introduced by the police in partnership with other agencies to encourage carers to compile useful information ...

Last updated: 21 Nov 2025

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: 27 Mar 2026

Children's Services

Last updated: 24 Oct 2024

Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership  Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) is a statutory body established by the Children and Social Work Act (2017). SSCP replaced the previous Sefton Local ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 12 Aug 2024

What is the Eco Savers League? The Eco Savers League is a chance for all schools in Sefton to take part in a friendly competition that not only showcases the good work they already do environmentally but ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2026

    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: 12 Aug 2024

Important update: Sefton Careline has a new telephone number, which is 0151 319 9262. You may still occasionally see a different number while we complete the full transition to the new number, this number ...

Last updated: 28 Jan 2026

As we approach July 29th, 2025, we know people have questions about how to remember everyone directly affected by the events of last summer. Your compassion has been a source of comfort to all affected ...

Last updated: 17 Jul 2025

The purpose of Prevent is to safeguard vulnerable people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, by engaging with people who are vulnerable to radicalisation and protecting those who are being ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

LoveRespect Website Launched by Women's Aid.  The Sefton Domestic Abuse Board would like to shine a light on the Love Respect Website launched by Women’s Aid. This website is designed for 14 to 25 year ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 12 Aug 2024

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: 17 Oct 2025

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: 16 Dec 2025

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: 17 Mar 2026

Our employability and education programmes help you feel more confident and learn skills that employers want. This makes it easier to get a job or a promotion. We offer courses that connect you directly ...

Last updated: 10 Mar 2026

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: 12 Aug 2024

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: 8 Dec 2025

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: 13 Aug 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: 16 Oct 2025

What is Safeguarding?   Safeguarding is about protecting vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and harm. It involves ensuring their safety and well-being by providing support and taking appropriate actions. ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 5 Mar 2025

Sefton's Economic Strategy 2026-2028 Since our last Economic Update in 2022, local, national, and global markets have experienced considerable disruption and instability. The 2026/28 Sefton Economic Strategy ...

Last updated: 30 Mar 2026

Your Newborn Baby  The early days with your new baby can feel overwhelming. Getting to lnow and care for your little one can be a steep learning curve. The National Childbirth Trust has put together these ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 7 Feb 2025

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: 13 Aug 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: 10 Apr 2025

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

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 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: 17 Apr 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Carers Centre Sefton Council provides a wealth of advice, information , support and opportunities for those unpaid Carers living in Sefton through the dedicated Sefton Carers Centre.  If you need ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

  Transition Checklist (word 31KB) PACEY Preparingforschool Guide (pdf 1.2MB) ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 20 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG) Sefton Council’s Retrofit Team have been awarded funding from Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), ...

Last updated: 12 Nov 2025

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: 6 Aug 2025

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: 3 Oct 2025

Useful Resources and Links for Parents and Carers Did You Know?   A newborn has around 50,000 synapses (connections between brain cells. By age 1, they will have made around 1,000,000,000! The more they ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 13 Aug 2024

Choosing a Childminder  The role of a childminder Childminders are professional carers who look after children in their own homes. A childminder must be registered with Ofsted or a childminder agency. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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 of property which service request ...

Last updated: 3 Oct 2024

In July 2019 Sefton Council declared a Climate Emergency. It was agreed that we are committed to reducing direct and indirect carbon emissions to Net Zero by 2030. Sefton Council also recognises our role ...

Last updated: 11 Aug 2025

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: 19 Mar 2025

In July 2019 Sefton Council declared a Climate Emergency. It was agreed that we are committed to reducing direct and indirect carbon emissions to Net Zero by 2030. Sefton Council also recognises our role ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2025

The Early Years SEND Team support children from birth to 5 years. We provide support, advice and guidance on inclusion for children aged 0-5 years who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs or Disabilities ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

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: 15 Aug 2024

Additional Resources for Carers Looking after a family member or friend, who has a disability, long-term illness or is elderly?Below we have complied a list of key webpages and resources to help support ...

Last updated: 4 Jun 2025

Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service is here to support children, families and schools to make sure children and young people with a special educational need or disability get the support they need across ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

The Family Information Service  The Family Information Service (FIS) provides information for Sefton families regarding childcare, fostering and adoption, schools/education and training and sports and ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

These Toolkits have been developed to support your day-to-day practice, to help you have challenging and productive meetings with schools, parents and other professionals to ensure that a child’s educational ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

This resource has been developed with our partners in Health and Social Care, to accompany Sefton’s Graduated Approach Toolkit.  This aims to support practitioners across Sefton’s Schools and Educational ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

The Council is here to help all our residents to access the right advice and support to reduce their fuel costs.  Help and Support If you think you are worried about keeping warm or paying your fuel bills ...

Last updated: 13 Jun 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 12 Aug 2024

The Children with Complex Needs Service work with children and young people with a permanent, severe disability which includes complex behavioural needs and autism where there is also associated severe ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Our Family Hubs offer a range of support from sessions for suitable for all to more targeted interventions.  If you think your family would benefit from some extra support on anything from dealing with ...

Last updated: 23 Jun 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

What is Adult Social Care?   Adult Social Care is here to support people aged 18 and over to live safely, independently, and well within their community. Every local authority, including Sefton Council, ...

Last updated: 24 Feb 2026

Sefton Adult Social Care Teams  There are lots of different teams working in Adult Social Care at Sefton Council who can support you with your care. The First Contact Team The First Contact Team work with ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

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: 25 Jun 2025

Assess, Plan, Do, Review According to the SEND Code of Practice 2015, all settings ‘should adopt a graduated approach with 4 stages of action’: Assess, Plan Do and Review. For most children, this cycle ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Timetables Our Family Hub timetables make it easy for you to keep up to date with what support is available, when, and where. Whether you’re looking for general parenting advice, activity sessions for ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2026

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: 15 Aug 2024

The Council recently engaged on master planning work for two key areas in Bootle, Site of St Johns House and the Hawthorne Road/Canal Corridor. These have now been approved. ...

Last updated: 11 Feb 2026

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: 1 Dec 2025

Information for Residents  From early 2026, regular updates will begin to give residents advance notice of any changes to Sefton Council services during the Championship period, along with clear information ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

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: 3 Mar 2026

https://www.seftonatwork.net/ Services for employers Tackling in-work poverty | CIPD Tools | CIPD Knowledge hub | CIPD For the real cost of living | Living Wage Foundation People manager guide: Recruiting, ...

Last updated: 3 Jun 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Virtual School SEND Advice and Guidance  What is the Graduated Approach? The SEND Code of Practice, 2014 provides guidance on a ‘Graduated Approach’ to identify and support pupils with a range ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

These Toolkits and Advice Sheets give an overview of educational matters, so that you are able understand the language used by schools and better navigate the school’s systems and DfE expectations so that ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

Sefton Council Adult Social Care Vision We want people who live in Sefton to live a quality life, as independently as possible for as long as possible. If and when they need it, we want people to have ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

You might already have technology that can help you stay independent and healthy without realising it.  You and your family can buy the technology you need on your own. Doing it yourself might be faster ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Continuous Professional Development In the Sefton Early Years team, we believe in the importance of ‘Continuous Professional Development’ (CPD) and we offer bespoke professional development support to ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

Early Years providers, Schools, Colleges and the Local Authority Education system often use language and systems that are unfamiliar to those who do not work in them.  The Virtual School have developed ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

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: 2 May 2025

Who is an Adult Carer? Anyone could be an Adult Carer – a Adult Carer is someone over the age of 18 who provides care to someone who couldn’t manage without their help. This could include a friend,partner ...

Last updated: 4 Jun 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Where a child or young person is identified as having SEN, educational settings should act to remove barriers to learning and put effective special educational provision in place implementing a Graduated ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Children's Social Care Children's Services covers Education, Schools, Cared For Children, Fostering, Early Help and children with disabilities among other things.    Children's Social Care have a duty ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Lifelong Links Lifelong Links is a service offered in our Children's Services team that helps children and young people who are care experienced find people that care about them and broaden the network ...

Last updated: 12 May 2025

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

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

What to expect from Sefton Adult Social Care  This section is here to help you if you’re thinking about contacting Adult Social Care but aren’t quite sure what the process looks like. By understanding ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

Your Adult Social Care Assessment  Your assessment helps us understand your care needs.  Please answer honestly so we can get a clear picture of your situation and how we can help.  There are many support ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

The Team Around The School (TAS) involves multiple professionals coming together to make sure that worries are dealt with at the earliest point and you receive the help you and your family need. Benefits ...

Last updated: 10 Jun 2025

Are you worried about your own or a loved one’s memory, changes in personality, behaviour, and language?  Please make an appointment to see your GP to talk through any of your concerns. You may be referred ...

Last updated: 8 Sept 2025

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: 13 Aug 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: 3 Mar 2026

Sefton Adult Social Care support when coming out of Hospital If you are leaving hospital following an illness or operation, you might need practical help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing and ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

During periods of persistent heavy rain it is normal for drainage systems to back up due to the capacity of water and the system to hold the amount of rain fall. Normally the water will disperse within ...

Last updated: 21 Oct 2025

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: 20 Mar 2025

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: 12 Aug 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: 12 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 30 Sept 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Introduction to Technology Enabled Care Technology Enabled Care (TEC) includes equipment and technology that help adults stay independent. It covers telehealth, telecare, telemedicine, telecoaching, and ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

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 up support ...

Last updated: 24 Mar 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

Better at home The vision for Adult Social Care is that people should be supported to remain at home in their communities with family and friends. To do this may require formal care and support services, ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

As part of Welfare Reform, most working age people will now apply for Universal Credit rather than Income Support, Income based Job Seekers Allowance, Income related Employment Support Allowance, Tax Credits ...

Last updated: 2 Oct 2025

An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that describes a child or young person’s special educational needs, the support they need, and the outcomes they would like to achieve. An ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Adoption is a great way to grow your family and provide a loving, stable home for a child (or children). Adoption in Merseyside  Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is your regional adoption agency for Sefton, ...

Last updated: 13 Sept 2024

People who used the staff recognition form to nominate people also took the time to tell us about it. Alisa Nile, the Head of Service for Integrated Community Services, told us why she gave a special shout ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Families First Partnership Overview Sefton Families First Partnership is about creating stronger families and brighter futures. In Sefton, our goal is simple: To work together with families, schools, health, ...

Last updated: 30 Jul 2025

Information for Businesses  The Open is one of the world’s largest sporting events and brings significant economic benefit to host communities. Its return to Royal Birkdale represents a major opportunity ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 2026

Sefton Council Voluntary Services (known as CVS)  Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) is an independent registered charity with a borough-wide brief to assist and support voluntary community and ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

Your rights as an Adult Carer Carers provide invaluable support to family members, friends or loved ones. Although the work is unpaid, the Government has introduced legislation that gives Carers specific ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

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: 12 Aug 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: 13 Aug 2024

Working Collaboratively ‘Local authorities must ensure that children, young people and parents are provided with the information, advice and support necessary to enable them to participate in discussions ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Early Help Being a parent or carer is hard work, and sometimes it is necessary to access some support to ensure the whole family are able to thrive. Early Help means that children, young people, and families ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 27 Mar 2026

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: 20 Aug 2025

Virtual Headteacher Natasha Sandland As the Headteacher for the Virtual School my role is to promote and champion the education for all children who are looked after, previously looked after and who have ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

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: 13 Aug 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: 13 Aug 2024

If you’re feeling unwell, there is plenty of help and advice available. Please don’t put off seeing a health professional if you need to. This checklist will help you find the right advice or treatment ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

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: 12 Feb 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

Being a Young Carer Young carers are children and young people who help to look after someone living with a health inequality who needs their support. They might be the sole carer or the main carer, or ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2026

Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service  Sefton has a range of support services that work with early years settings and schools to help children or young people with special educational needs or disability to ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Transition Policy  In Sefton we understand that transition is a process that requires time and preparation. We know that a successful transition for a child, either when starting nursery or school, ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

Mental health for early years children - Help for early years providers - GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)  Information and guidance on how to support babies and young children with their mental health.  This ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Extra Care Housing Extra care housing is a specialist type of home that includes both living space and help with care and support, designed to offer safe, private, and secure accommodation .  This allows ...

Last updated: 13 Feb 2026

Staff Health and Wellbeing Your Mental Health is Everything Mental health covers everything to do with your emotions, and how you think and feel. Think of mental health as being on a scale, with good mental ...

Last updated: 5 Nov 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

Rare habitats, prestigious leisure activities and family-friendly facilities Ainsdale-on-Sea sits on the southern edge of Southport and boasts expansive areas of beach and sand dunes systems. It is a visitor ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2026

Financial information and guidance  If you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be entitled to financial support. Below is a list of some of the main sources of funding and benefits ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

Sefton Adult Substance use service  The substance use team is a specialist team within Sefton Council’s Adult Social Care. The team works with individuals aged 18 and over to combat their addictions with ...

Last updated: 19 Jun 2025

Jargon and Acronyms explained Acronyms In Adult Social Care, we work hard to make sure that we explain things fully and clearly, but below there is a list of acronyms and jargon words explained to help ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

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: 23 Jun 2025

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: 27 Mar 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

Latest News Help shape Sefton’s walking, wheeling and cycling future  Sefton Council is developing a policy to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling within the community. The policy is called the Local ...

Last updated: 26 Nov 2025

From Tuesday 24/03/26, households in Blundellsands, Church, Litherland, Linacre and Victoria wards, who are currently using weekly black sack collections will move to alternate weekly wheeled bin collections.  Bins ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2026

The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, is looking after a fundraising appeal for all those affected by the tragic events of July. The Southport Strong ...

Last updated: 18 Sept 2024

Adult Social Care Coproduction - Working together  What is Coproduction? Co‑production means working in equal partnership with people who draw on care and support, Carers, families and communities to design ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2026

Adult Social Care Coproduction- Working together  What is Coproduction? Co‑production means working in equal partnership with people who draw on care and support, Carers, families and communities to design ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2026

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: 19 Mar 2026

Sefton Market Sustainability Plan This is our first plan to ensure the sustainability of care homes and home care services in Sefton. It aligns with the Care Act 2014 and the Department of Health and Social ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2025

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: 2 Apr 2025

The transition from childhood to adulthood is often a difficult time of change for many young people and especially those with a disability or special educational need. There are many decisions for a young ...

Last updated: 31 Jul 2025

The Aiming High for Disabled Children Short Breaks Team delivers and commissions a wide range of evening and weekend and school holiday group based activities and holiday programmes for disabled children ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Some two year olds in Sefton can get funded early learning and childcare support if they meet one or more of the eligibility criteria.  If you meet the eligibility criteria, your child would be eligible ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

A Warm Welcome In Sefton, we are always happy to welcome new providers to our Local Authority. Becoming a childminder or opening your own nursery, is an exciting time. The Department for Education provides ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 28 Jul 2025

Best Start in Life Timetables Every child’s journey begins with the moments that matter, from their earliest milestones to their first day at school. The government’s Best Start in Life campaign supports ...

Last updated: 20 Feb 2026

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. This is not a separate service; ...

Last updated: 23 Jun 2025

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: 1 Apr 2026

  Les Transformations de Southport phase 1 was completed at the end of 2025. Future phases will improve the spaces connecting to the Promenade and waterfront. Changes Since January 2025, the area around ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Council and its partners are committed to ensuring children and young people across Sefton have the best opportunities for life. These pages are designed to help you find the resources available ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

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: 14 Aug 2025

Sefton Council Welfare Rights Team provides free and confidential advice on the Welfare Benefit System to Sefton Residents. We have appointment based weekly advice sessions in Bootle, Waterloo and Southport, ...

Last updated: 24 Nov 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

The Power of the Emotional Environment For babies and young children who rely on adults as their primary caregivers, creating an emotionally enabling environment means providing nurturing spaces filled ...

Last updated: 5 Nov 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Many of the Children and Young People within Sefton Virtual School have a special need and/or disability which can be a challenging area to navigate. To support parents, carers and professionals, the Virtual ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

Sefton's Best Start in Life Sefton’s Best Start in Life Plan is about helping every child grow up safe, happy and healthy. The early years are crucial, they shape how children learn, build friendships ...

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

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: 22 Jul 2025

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: 24 Jul 2025

Sefton Council’s Licensing and Regulatory Committee has approved Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to help tackle anti-social behaviour in Bootle and Southport town centres.  Safer, more welcoming, ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2026

2021/2022 Public Health Annual Report (PHAR) – Sefton Council  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: 3 Mar 2026

Coastal and Visitor Areas Public Space Protection Order Earlier this week, Sefton Council has officially renewed its Coastal & Visitor Areas Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for another three ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2025

Bernarde Bell, a Technical Accountant with the Corporate Finance Team, discusses his nomination and the key to a Sefton career lasting over three decades... You can see Bernarde in our video highlighting ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

Schools: Roles and Responsibilities   The Educational Setting:  Maintained schools, maintained nursery schools and all providers who are funded by the local authority must have regard to the Special Educational ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

Mental Health Services  Everybody has mental health and we 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 ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 22 Apr 2025

Willow View Short Term Assessment Unit (STAU) 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 ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2026

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: 4 Feb 2026

Where do you fit in? Come and join the Sefton Adult Social Care team   Adult Social Care in Sefton is made up of over 450 talented people (as of September 2025), working across a wide range of teams. ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Graduated Approach Toolkit sets out expected provision across the four broad areas of need set out in the SEND Code of Practice (DfE, 2015: 97-98) These are:  Communication and Interaction Cognition ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 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: 13 Aug 2024

  🌈 Safety, Wellbeing & Challenging Abuse – Training Programme We look forward to supporting you in developing your understanding of Domestic Abuse and its far‑reaching impacts. 📅 Tuesday ...

Last updated: 11 Mar 2026

Hospital Discharge  Sefton Adult Social Care support when coming out of Hospital  If you are leaving hospital following an illness or operation, you might need practical help with everyday tasks like ...

Last updated: 8 Sept 2025

Audrey Forkings started at Sefton Council when it was just five years old. She spoke about her career and a motto we can all live by.  Thank you for your many years of service, Audrey. How long has it ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

We are currently taking a short break from online enrolments as we work on introducing new and improved online facilities. In the meantime, if you wish to enrol, please contact us directly on 0151 934 ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2026

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, or have a disability. You don't have to ...

Last updated: 2 Oct 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

SEND Code of Practice 2015  Under the SEND code of practice, a child or young person is considered to have a Special Educational Need (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Safer Sleep Sleep Matters! Sleep is especially important for babies and young children because it helps with mental, physical, social and emotional development. Sleep helps our brains to remember, memorise ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Smoke-free Environments Stopping smoking is one of the best things anyone can do to protect the health or their children through pregnancy and beyond. If the parents or carers of children are not or willing ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Ready to Learn: Supporting School Readiness in Sefton   What Does School Readiness Mean? In Sefton, school readiness has been defined by a multi-agency working group as a shared responsibility across ...

Last updated: 30 Jun 2025

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 £7,400 per annum. Income Support. Income ...

Last updated: 18 Sept 2025

Heating and Hot Water The Council have an Healthy Green Homes Service which may be able to help you make your home warmer and more energy efficient.  They may be able to help: Repair/ replace a broken ...

Last updated: 16 Sept 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Tots Dance Tots Dance is a new activity addition to our 0-5 age range. Open to children aged 1-4, and delivered by our qualified dance teacher, the programme is a fun introduction to dancing, singing and ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2026

Tots Gymnastics Tots Gymnastics is one of our longstanding sessions for our 0-5 age range. Open to children aged 2-4, and delivered by our in-house qualified instructor, the programme is a fun introduction ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 2026

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: 19 May 2025

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: 20 Feb 2026

Carers Newsletter Sefton Carers Centre has a newsletter which goes out to Carers four times a year. Inside, you can find up to date news and advice, including resources and support available to you. There’s ...

Last updated: 3 Nov 2025

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: 3 Mar 2026

Under the local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, all claimants who are of working age are required to pay a minimum of 16% of their Council Tax regardless of their circumstances. For the purposes of council ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

If you are moving from one Sefton address to another, you can inform us online by using the online My Account service, choose Tell us that you have moved home and follow the on screen prompts. If you ...

Last updated: 9 Sept 2025

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 (scroll to bottom of Home page) ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Join Sefton Council as Principal Educational Psychologist! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Sefton ...

Last updated: 26 Mar 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Note February 2025- Please be aware that this programme is currently not accepting applications at this time. Since 2022 Sefton Council has offered grant scheme for Care Agencies as part of its continued ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

This page contains information for Care Home Providers Cost of Care Report - Care Homes (65+) You can find the cost of care report document below. Annex ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

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: 9 Jul 2025

Sefton is a national pioneer area for the development of neighbourhood health, a key priority of the Governments 10 year health plan. Sefton has been split into eight neighbourhood areas, four located ...

Last updated: 15 Dec 2025

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: 13 Aug 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: 15 Aug 2024

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: 5 Mar 2026

A Guide for Users - Implementing Sefton’s Graduated Approach   Where a child or young person is identified as having SEN, educational settings should act to remove barriers to learning and put effective ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 2025

Provision Mapping  Sefton recommends that schools incorporate Provision Maps into their own school offer.  Schools are encouraged to use the provision maps as a strategic tool, which enables the SENDCO ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service offers a comprehensive training package to schools and settings. Training offers include:   in-school face to face training sessions at the request of the SENDCO/Senior ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

Paying for Childcare We understand that the rising cost of living is affecting many working parents and carers across the UK. If you’re struggling to make ends meet click on the following links for guidance ...

Last updated: 19 Sept 2025

Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND)? A child or young person has Special Educational Needs if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Recruitment and Retention in Sefton Sefton Early Years Team recognise that high quality Early Years staff are key to ensuring positive outcomes for children. We also recognise that this is the biggest ...

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Sefton Transition Event Each year Sefton Local Authority host a Transition Event for professionals to share vital information about children prior to transition. The event offers a designated space and ...

Last updated: 5 Jun 2025

Sefton Sustained Shared Thinking & Emotional Wellbeing Project  The SSTEW Scale is a tool used to assess the quality of anearly years education environment and pedagogy. TheSSTEW Project approach has ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Lifelong Learners Project  Ensuring a curriculum for the 'child of today'.  Life is changing...how can we change our educational approach in response to this? Children are powerful learners from birth. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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 Academic ...

Last updated: 20 Jan 2026

Finding Out More You can visit our Latest News page to find out more via our newsletters or listen to our podcast. You can also look at our Overview page and our Key Documents and Resources page to learn ...

Last updated: 20 Feb 2026

The Families First Partnership is designed to improve how services work together to support families. We’ve been gathering feedback from families, our workforce, external partners and reviewing what Ofsted ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

  Phase 1 of Maritime Corridor was completed in February 2026. Phase 2 is anticipated to start later in 2026. Changes Phase 1 saw improvements to Dunnings Bridge Road and Netherton Way. The scheme improved ...

Last updated: 30 Mar 2026

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: 1 Apr 2026

Why choose Sefton?    At Sefton, we’re incredibly proud of our people — both our residents and our staff. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly value the skills, compassion, and ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

Safety, Wellbeing & Challenging Abuse – Training Programme We look forward to supporting you in developing your understanding of Domestic Abuse and its far‑reaching impacts. 📅 Tuesday 17th March ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2026

                                      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: 13 Aug 2024

Upcoming awareness campaigns World Environment Day – Thursday 5 June 2025 Tens of millions of people participate online and through in-person activities, events and actions around the world. Republic of ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2025

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: 12 Aug 2025

At the Autumn Statement on 22nd November 2023. The Chancellor announced the introduction of Improvement Relief with effect from 1st April 2024. This relief has been devised to support businesses seeking ...

Last updated: 11 Jun 2025

Here, we meet Marie Carney, a Graphic Designer with the Communications and Engagement Team. Marie was nominated because by a colleague who she went the extra mile to support. You may even recognise her ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

As a Waste Minimisation Officer, Abi Fantin is part of the team keeping our streets clean. Even as a relatively new part of the Council, she was recognised for her great contributions. Abi appeared in ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

The 154th Open  The 154th Open will return to Royal Birkdale from 12th – 19th July 2026, with Practice Days running from Sunday 12th July to Wednesday 15th July, followed by Championship Days from Thursday ...

Last updated: 9 Mar 2026

Equipment, Minor aids and The Rapid Equipment Assessment Community Team (React) Equipment and Minor Aids Minor aids (also known as minor adaptations) are small changes Sefton Council can make to a home ...

Last updated: 11 Nov 2025

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: 9 Sept 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Identifying SEND  All schools should have a clear approach to identifying learners with SEN. The benefits of early identification are widely recognised – identifying need at the earliest point and then ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

Children with SEND will often require an ‘enhanced transition’ this may involve additional visits to the receiving school and the use of visual aids, resource packs and supportive discussions to prepare ...

Last updated: 16 Oct 2024

The Local Authority Early Years Team The Early Years Team at Sefton Local Authority works together to ensure that all children in Early Years receive high quality early education. Everyone in the team ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 12 Feb 2025

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: 28 Jul 2025

Dogs in Sefton Sefton Council welcomes responsible dog owners to its parks, greenspaces and miles of protected coastline. Please see the information on the Public Spaces Protection Order PSPO - Dog Control ...

Last updated: 13 Feb 2026

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: 17 Feb 2026

  Public consultation and engagement was carried out in February and March 2022 on the Les Transformations de Southport project, which is part of the Southport Town Deal. The project aims to provide ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2025

Funding secured to accelerate climate action in Sefton  Thanks to National Lottery players, Sefton Climate & Retrofit Action Project (SCRAP) has received £866,548 over five years from The National ...

Last updated: 13 Jun 2025

Funding secured to accelerate climate action in Sefton  Thanks to National Lottery players, Sefton Climate & Retrofit Action Project (SCRAP) has received £866,548 over five years from The National ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2025

Sefton Council recognises that the voluntary and community sector makes a major contribution to the economy, health and well-being of the people who live and work in Sefton. Therefore the Council has the ...

Last updated: 11 Jun 2025

Forums and groups - How to get involved Sefton Council for Voluntary services Sefton Council for Voluntary services Sefton CVS is a registered charity, operating for 40 years, that provides specialist ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

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: 12 Aug 2024

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: 11 Mar 2026

New Driver Application Fee introduced from 25th November 2024 This change affects all new driver applications only. All New Drivers must pay a non-refundable £50 Application Fee before an application can ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sefton Council provide Day Opportunities at four venues across Sefton. They provide a range of services designed to support adults with a variety of needs during the day, including day centres and community-based ...

Last updated: 8 Sept 2025

A pupil has SEN where their learning difficulty or disability calls for special educational provision, namely provision different from or additional to that normally available to pupils of the same age.  A ...

Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

Wrap Around Provision  Once children start school, childcare doesn’t just stop. This period can be a difficult time for parents and their families to juggle home life and work commitments.  The average ...

Last updated: 19 May 2025

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: 19 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Following a death there are several steps that need to be taken: Register the death Notify the government of the death using the Tell Us Once service.(Note : If you cannot use the Tell Us Once service ...

Last updated: 22 Jul 2025

Sefton Council’s Customer Centric Services division covers all aspects of Customer Services Citizen Transactions and associated support services. These include the collection of Council Tax, Business Rates ...

Last updated: 28 Jan 2026

Southport is a close-knit community and as we have seen, has naturally come together in the wake of this tragedy. There has been an outpouring of support and generosity among the Southport community, and ...

Last updated: 17 Dec 2024

Direct Payments Explained  A Direct Payment is money given to you so you can arrange your own care services. This lets you choose the services that best meet your needs as outlined in your Support Plan. ...

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Botanic Gardens Community Association (BGCA) launch heritage match-funding appeal To mark the 150th anniversary of Southport’s Botanic Gardens, the Botanic Gardens Community Association is launching a ...

Last updated: 16 Jun 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton Education Services is the platform we use to communicate with our schools, settings and establishments, and to purchase services and training. The platform consists of a communication stream, training ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 2025

Sefton Libraries 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 ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 6 Sept 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 23 Jun 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Preparing for secondary school The transition from primary to secondary school is exciting for children and marks a new phase in their lives. Children recognise it as part of growing up and are aware that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Preparing for secondary school The transition from primary to secondary school is exciting for children and marks a new phase in their lives. Children recognise it as part of growing up and are aware that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 26 Mar 2026

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: 27 Mar 2026

Elle Morris is a new Business Support Assistant, following on from a fruitful apprenticeship. Here’s Elle talking about her short but successful time at Sefton Council so far! Elle features in our video ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

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: 7 Jul 2025

Certain people are not counted when looking at the number of adult’s in your home, this includes people who are 'severely mentally impaired’. This term is used in Council Tax law, which is why it is referred ...

Last updated: 16 Feb 2026

  What is dementia?   Are you worried about your own or a loved one’s memory, changes in personality, behaviour, and language?  Please make an appointment to see your GP to talk through any of your concerns. ...

Last updated: 9 Sept 2025

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: 25 Mar 2026

What is the Community Assets Process? This is a process by which we will enter into agreements with community groups, charities, or social enterprises to lease council owned land or buildings, enabling ...

Last updated: 20 Nov 2025

Celebrating Good Practice  A high-quality early years education is vitally important. Children attend early years provision at a crucial developmental point in their lives. The education and care that ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Speech & Language Sefton Early Years Integrated Speech, Language & Communication Pathway In Sefton we strive for every child to develop and thrive, and we recognise the importance of speech, language ...

Last updated: 9 Oct 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: 12 Mar 2026

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: 13 Aug 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: 13 Aug 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: 11 Feb 2026

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: 27 May 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

Debbie Rayfield is the Corporate Apprenticeship Manager, working out of the Corporate Learning Centre in Ainsdale. She’s been recognised for her long service, with a big anniversary just around the corner...  Debbie ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

  Health Visiting Service Who are Health Visitors?  Health visitors are part of the integrated 0-19 team working in conjunction with the School Health team.  The health visiting team will contact families ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 27 Mar 2026

Currently Electric Vehicle (EV) charging cables trailing across or under the public highway are prohibited across Sefton. Charging your vehicle on the street by trailing a cable across the pavement, including ...

Last updated: 18 Aug 2025

Charities in occupation of a property are entitled to 80% Mandatory Charitable Rate Relief from their rates bill, providing the property is used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes. This leaves a ...

Last updated: 13 Mar 2026

Sometimes, a moment of heroism deserves special praise. That was the case in June when Lance Parker, Kathryn Chadwick and Paul Dobbin gave life-saving support to someone in need. Lance spoke to us about ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

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: 17 Nov 2025

For latest scheme information and travel disruptions during construction, please visit our dedicated Les Transformations de Southport webpage  Plans have been revealed that are set to support Southport’s ...

Last updated: 21 Feb 2025

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: 12 Aug 2024

Support Children. Inspire Learning. Build Your Future In Education. Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive in the classroom? A career as a Teaching Assistant could be the job ...

Last updated: 12 May 2025

Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Setting Award In Sefton we are passionate about ensuring our most vulnerable children and families have the best start possible.  During the COVID pandemic we realised that ...

Last updated: 7 Jul 2025

Choosing a Nursery Private. Voluntary and Independent  Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) nurseries often take children from babies up to school age. These settings are registered by Ofsted and may ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 20 Jan 2026

  The vision for the Les Transformations project is to create accessible, well connected and high-quality public spaces, improving footfall between all areas of the Town Centre. This will support businesses ...

Last updated: 14 Jan 2026

What is the Local Transport Plan? The draft Local Transport Plan outlines our plans for transport in Liverpool City Region up to 2040.  With a clear vision and goals, the plan provides a blueprint for ...

Last updated: 9 Oct 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: 12 Aug 2024

Active Sefton Volunteer Programme Active Sefton have a number of volunteering opportunities for people aged 14+ with an interest in sport or physical activity. If you wish to apply please use do so here ...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2026

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: 12 Mar 2026

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: 10 Feb 2026

Get housing advice Answer a few questions to get advice about: how to solve problems affecting your housing situation what to do if you have been asked to leave your property how you can find somewhere ...

Last updated: 27 May 2025

Contact us You can contact the Business Rates team by telephone, email or by visiting us at a One Stop Shop. However, some services can be accessed online without the need to speak to anyone. Please click ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2025

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: 18 Oct 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

In 2017, Sefton Council purchased Bootle Strand Shopping Centre as a key part of its commitment to regenerate the town centre.  Our high streets have and are going through a period of huge change. This ...

Last updated: 24 Feb 2026

Sefton's Child Poverty Strategy explores the drivers of child poverty and its impact on children and families. Almost 8,000 (almost one in six) under 16s in Sefton were living in poverty last year. The ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

  Welcome to Sefton’s 2024/25 Public Health Annual Report                 This year, we shine a spotlight on the wellbeing of young adults aged 18 to 25, a group navigating one of life’s most transformative ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

​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: 15 Aug 2024

We understand that you may have concerns about using the internet, please find below some free resources about how you can stay safe online. Keeping children safe online For lots of useful information ...

Last updated: 28 Aug 2024

Join our Digital Skills courses to feel more confident using technology for work, learning, and daily life. Our friendly and experienced teachers will help you with: Basic skills to use the internet and ...

Last updated: 10 Mar 2026

Senior Leadership Team Phil Porter - Chief Executive Executive Directors Andrea Watts - Executive Director - Operations and Partnerships  Stephen Watson - Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and ...

Last updated: 6 Oct 2025

If you are of working age and looking for help with your rent, in most cases help is only available through Universal Credit. Housing Benefit can now only be claimed by Pensioners*, those in temporary ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Children's Social Care for professionals 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 ...

Last updated: 6 Mar 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

To make a complaint that a councillor has breached the Members Code of Conduct please complete the complain about a Councillor form. This covers a member or co-opted member of Sefton Council, or a member ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2025

How to complain or raise concerns We aim to provide services that meet the very best standards which support and promote independence, health, well-being and choices, respecting dignity and safeguarding ...

Last updated: 28 Nov 2024

The Sefton Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with local authorities, education, health and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver ...

Last updated: 25 Oct 2024

Let's get Physical! Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.  Physical ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Working in Childcare Working with Young Children can be extremely rewarding. It is a privilege to shape a child’s early experiences and ensure they have the skills for lifelong learning. There are many ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 29 Jan 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

We want to keep everyone up to date with the latest news and exciting developments about the the Families First Partnership as we build services to suit our families.  Want a quick overview of the Families ...

Last updated: 23 Jan 2026

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: 25 Feb 2025

Tea & Toast Join us at our friendly Tea & Toast drop-in sessions for a warm and welcoming space to chat, connect, and share experiences. Whether you're a teenager, parent or carer, these sessions ...

Last updated: 19 Feb 2026

Changes to Procurement Regulations The current procurement regulations will be changing, and a new set will replace them from 24 February 2025. Existing contracts and current procurements are not impacted ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2025

Business Rates Updates from 1st April 2026 At the Budget on 26 November 2025, the Chancellor announced that the government would provide a package of measures to support businesses in England, worth an ...

Last updated: 13 Mar 2026

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) Starting in 2023 The Care Quality Commission became responsible for monitoring, assessing and regulating all Local Council Adult Social Care Services. At the end of each ...

Last updated: 5 Aug 2025

The Council has a 'zero tolerance' approach to fraud, bribery and corruption and is committed to making sure that the opportunity for illegal acts are minimised. We also welcome residents and members of ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2025

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 Feb 2025

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: 21 Aug 2024

Your One Year Old During the 12 months between ages 1 and 2, you'll watch your baby start to become less like an infant and more like a toddler. You'll witness a physical transformation as your 1 year ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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.  National Offer Day information for secondary ...

Last updated: 27 Feb 2026

  Dunnings Bridge Road Footbridge Our proposals for Maritime Corridor Improvements are separate from, and not connected to, National Highways (formerly Highways England) proposals for replacing the former ...

Last updated: 5 Feb 2026

  Important Information These design proposals have since had minor updates following public engagement feedback and technical officer advice. Our proposals for Maritime Corridor Improvements are ...

Last updated: 15 May 2025

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: 27 Feb 2026

Sports & Games For children from reception age to 12 years old, our days are packed with a variety of different sports and games such as archery, dodgeball, team building activities and many more. ...

Last updated: 20 Jan 2026

Since 2006, there was a large scale voluntary transfer of all Sefton Council’s social housing to One Vision. Sefton Council still has a public law duty to accept applications from any member of the public, ...

Last updated: 15 Dec 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

Sam James, an acting team manager in the Children’s and Adults’ Occupational Therapy and Sensory Service, was nominated by a member of her team.  Watch to the end of this special video and you'll see Sam ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

Who should read this report? This report is for everyone. After all, everyone is getting older all the time – from the moment we are born. And no matter how many birthdays you have had, we all value health ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Report an incident If you are the victim of a hate crime or hate incident you are encouraged to call the Police using 101 or the Police Facebook and Twitter  accounts. Merseyside Police have a dedicated ...

Last updated: 10 Nov 2025

Our Promise To Families  Any child or family who we work with can expect to be treated with respect and we will work together to try and make a positive difference. Sometimes, you might feel that something ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2025

Our Promise To Families  Any child or family who we work with can expect to be treated with respect and we will work together to try and make a positive difference. Sometimes, you might feel that something ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2025

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: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

Building Babies Brains Research shows that the first 1,001 days are a critical period in early brain development. As early years educators, everything we do during this time can make a lasting difference ...

Last updated: 5 Nov 2025

Professional Early Years Conferences  Sefton Local Authority are commited to inspire and motivate the Early Years Sector to ensure that teachers and practitioners are empowered to give their very best.  With ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Home Learning Environment  You are your childs first educator and have a big influence on your child's learning and development. The home learning environment is very important in influencing a child’s ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 13 Aug 2024

This page holds details and updates in the event of weather warnings and alerts  Cold Weather Alerts Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the cold weather has the most serious impact on health. This particularly ...

Last updated: 18 Nov 2025

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: 12 Aug 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: 18 Jul 2025

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: 12 May 2025

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 Dec 2024