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An Article 4 direction can be made under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 which withdraws permitted development rights that exist for certain types of ...

Last updated: 23 Jul 2025

Moor Park Article 4 (2) Direction One of the recommendations of the appraisal was to bring into force an Article 4 (2) Direction to control the extent of work which can be carried out without the need ...

Last updated: 11 Sept 2025

Bootle, Litherland, Seaforth, Waterloo and Southport On 20th September 2017 the Council issued a ‘non-immediate’ Article 4 direction for HMOs in parts of Bootle, Litherland, Seaforth, Waterloo and Southport. ...

Last updated: 3 Sept 2025

On 14th September 2022 the Council issued an immediate Article 4 direction to remove the permitted development rights to demolish Park House, Haigh Road, Liverpool being development comprised within Class ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Article 4 Direction to withdraw permitted development rights for change of use to C3 (Dwellinghouse) from a use falling within Class E (Commercial, business and service). On February 7th 2023 the Council ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

This data is provided under the Open Government Licence.   Article 4 Direction An Article 4 direction can be made under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 ...

Last updated: 16 Sept 2025

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

Dangerous Buildings and Structures Under the Building Act 1984 the local authority has the power to deal with buildings, structures or parts of buildings or structures that are considered to be dangerous.The ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Localism Act (2011) details the Regulations for Assets of Community Value and sets out the principles of the Community Right to Bid.  The right came into force on 21st September 2012 and its purpose ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Equality & Diversity Sefton@Work is a welcoming & safe space for everyone and we will not tolerate discrimination. Sefton@Work promotes anti-discriminatory practices by ensuring that staff, customers ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

New Realities is a 'can do' collaboration agreement that is supported by Sefton Council, Sefton CVS, and other local voluntary, community and faith sectors.It is about wanting to have positive, productive ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Challenges & Representations There are three stages to the appeal process – an informal challenge after the penalty charge notice is issued a formal representation after the issue of a Notice to Owner ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

There is only one Council Tax demand for each property, and the person liable for payment will generally be the resident who has the greatest legal interest. If there is no-one living in the property then ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Road names and numbering The Council is responsible for ensuring that street name plates are provided and fitted in suitable positions. In the case of a new development, the developer is responsible for ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

Cost of Care Report - Domiciliary Care (18+) You can find the cost of care report document below. Annex B Domiciliary Care Sefton Council ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 2025

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

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

Surveys and Feedback What is a Survey ? A survey asks people for the information or their opinion on a topic. For example , what do people like about living in Sefton? It helps bring together information ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2025

Tree Preservation Orders A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is an Order made by the Council, giving legal protection to trees or woodland. A TPO prevents cutting down, uprooting, topping, lopping, wilful ...

Last updated: 18 Jul 2025

Tell us about a change It is important that you tell us about any change in your circumstances that affects your liability to pay rates. This would include: A change of address to which your mail is to ...

Last updated: 9 Sept 2025

Who is it accountable to? This multi-agency partnership is accountable to the Health & Wellbeing Board and reports to the Safer Sefton Partnership and the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner. The ...

Last updated: 3 Jun 2025

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

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

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

Flooding in Sefton - Know Your Risk   Flood risk varies across the Sefton borough and can be caused by overflowing rivers or streams, coastal inundation, blocked drains, high groundwater or pumping station ...

Last updated: 12 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

Paying your respects Memorial Options Sefton Cemeteries and Crematoria covering Thornton, Bootle, Birkdale, Ainsdale and Southport serve as places of quiet reflection, dignity and remembrance for the local ...

Last updated: 12 Sept 2025

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 (as amended by ‘The Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022) came into force on 1 October 2015. This means that every ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton Careline – Helping You Live Safely and Independently at Home Peace of mind at the press of a button. Sefton Careline is a personal alarm and telecare service designed to help elderly and vulnerable ...

Last updated: 30 May 2025

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

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

Sefton Adults Forum Supporting engagement across partner organisations (VCF sector/Sefton Place/Sefton ASC and providers)allowing for information sharing and communication regarding key pieces of information ...

Last updated: 3 Apr 2025

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

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

A ‘House in Multiple Occupation’ is legally defined under sections 254 (and 257) of the Housing Act of 2004. The current definition under s254 actually comprises a series of ‘tests’ which are applied to ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

A drain is the pipe which carries the sewage from a single property. A sewer is the pipe which carries sewage from more than one property.If drains from individual properties feed into a sewer before the ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

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

▸Dogs   1.  Pick up Your dog’s daily business... When you take your dog for a walk, be sure you have enough bags with you to pick up what your dog does naturally!  2.  ... and remember to bag it and ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Working age customers cannot make a new application for Housing Benefit (unless they fall into one of the exceptions categories). Help with rent for most working age customers can only be met through Universal ...

Last updated: 9 Sept 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: 12 Aug 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: 26 Feb 2025

Starting Primary or Secondary School in September 2026 It is an important decision for many families when considering which schools to apply for when your child is starting school in reception, or transferring ...

Last updated: 9 Sept 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

If your child has been refused a place at a school by the Admission Authority (or via a Fair Access Panel decision), you have the right to submit an appeal against this decision, to an Independent Appeal ...

Last updated: 1 Sept 2025

Organisations across Sefton are coming together to establish a new health and care partnership that will strengthen the way they work together for the benefit of borough residents. Sefton Partnership will ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 9 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

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

Organisations across Sefton are coming together to establish a new Health and Care Partnership that will strengthen the way they work together for the benefit of the Borough's residents. Sefton Partnership ...

Last updated: 3 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: 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

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018  A list of licensed businesses and their associated ratings Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Food hygiene ratings for ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Demolition works involve the complete or part removal of buildings such as residential properties, industrial or commercial buildings or more complex dismantling processes where for instance the building ...

Last updated: 8 Jul 2025

Who pays Business Rates? The person or company who actually occupies a non-domestic property usually pays the rates. Often this will also be the owner or leaseholder of the property. What properties count ...

Last updated: 1 May 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

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

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

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Long Term Empty Property Premium An additional amount of Council Tax (a Premium) is charged when a property has been empty and unfurnished for one year or more, regardless of any change in ownership. These ...

Last updated: 4 Mar 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

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

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: 14 Aug 2025

Personal Information We value your personal information. Sefton Council collects and processes personal information about its service users and its employees. Information is processed in accordance with ...

Last updated: 31 Jul 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

Re-use of information means using public sector information for a purpose other than the initial purpose for which it was originally produced, held or disseminated. Public sector information within the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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: 1 Apr 2025

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

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

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

What are Business Rates? Business Rates are a local tax charged on most non-domestic (commercial) properties. It is also known as National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR). They are administered and collected ...

Last updated: 30 Apr 2025

Adult Social Care Teams  There are lots of teams working in Adult Social Care at Sefton Council who can support you with your care. Adult Social Care Community Teams - These are often called North and ...

Last updated: 25 Jul 2025

All tree works are carried out to British Standards (BS3998:2010), by qualified tree surgeons, and in compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Tree pruning Tree pruning can include removal ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG) The Warm Homes Local Grant is a government-funded scheme delivered by Sefton Council. It provides grants for energy efficiency upgrades and low carbon heating to eligible ...

Last updated: 27 Aug 2025

Following a grant of planning permission, you may wish to seek approval for amendments to the permission. Such amendments must now be dealt with by way of an application for either a “non-material amendment” ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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