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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

Access to Personal information held in Social Care files If you are currently receiving a service from Children’s Services or Adult Social Care, and have a query about your personal information, please ...

Last updated: 9 Apr 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

Sefton Council is committed to transparency in all of its activity. On this page you can find key plans and policies that ensure we do this. 

Last updated: 24 Feb 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

The categories of this information that we collect, process, hold and share include: personal information (such as name, address, date of birth) characteristics (such as gender)  video footage, photograhs, ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Please find below a document detailing how we use your information with regard to parking enforcement (including vehicle registration number, name and address) ...

Last updated: 19 Nov 2024

The Council uses your personal information in order to administer and enforce Council Tax under the Local Government Finance Act 1992. The information that you provide will be treated as confidential but ...

Last updated: 24 Feb 2025

A notice of vacancy has been published for the below ward: Notice Of Election - Litherland Ward 2024 (word 15KB) ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

If your fixed penalty notice reference number starts with FP then please go to our FPN portal and enter your FPN reference and surname to bring up the details of your fixed penalty notice. Click on Pay ...

Last updated: 18 Dec 2024

If you wish to pay a fixed penalty notice, please go to the fixed penalty notice payments page to make a secure online payment. You will need your fixed penalty reference number.  PLEASE NOTE – we are ...

Last updated: 5 Dec 2024

Public Health Sefton's Public Health team work to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities of local Sefton residents. Health is not only about hospital services and general ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

Christmas 2023 Sefton’s registrars will continue to operate during the Christmas shutdown period to register deaths at Southport Town Hall. Crosby Town Hall will be closed from Friday 22nd December 2023 ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

If you have nowhere to stay or if it is unsafe for you to return home, or you will be homeless within the next 56 days (eight weeks), you should contact the Housing Options Team immediately. You can email ...

Last updated: 21 Nov 2024

Sefton Council uses reasonable efforts to include and up-date information on this website. It does not however, make any representation as to its accuracy or completeness. Sefton Council will not be held ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Under the Licensing Act 2003 temporary event notices (TENs) are available for short-term alcohol and public entertainment licensing.The system involves an event organiser (the "premises user") giving a ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Our cemeteries and crematoriums For many of us, a funeral provides a focal point during the first days of grieving the loss of a loved one. As times passes, having somewhere to go and remember them can ...

Last updated: 13 Feb 2025

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

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: 12 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: 29 Oct 2024

Please note that the Insurance Team is currently not office based, and therefore claims and queries should be directed to insurance@sefton.gov.uk  unless otherwise specified below. The Team can also be ...

Last updated: 21 Oct 2024

How we use personal information in Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Taxi Licensing Enforcement and Licensing The categories of this information that we collect, process, hold and share include: personal ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Retrofit: Cheaper, Warmer, Greener * PLEASE NOTE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Sefton is no longer administering the Sustainable Warmth Scheme nor is the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority taking new applications ...

Last updated: 6 Jan 2025

Recreation Mitigation Scheme   Liverpool City Region and West Lancashire Recreation Mitigation on the Coast Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Scoping Report The Councils in the Liverpool City Region ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

To apply you must complete the Council's application form in full. CV's will not be considered unless specified in the job advertisement. Please ensure you read the Guidance Notes prior to and in conjunction ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

Arranging a cremation Most people will use a funeral director to arrange a cremation Your funeral director has access to the Crematorium preliminary cremation application form* and the statutory cremation ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The amount(s) you have to pay are shown on your Council Tax Demand Notice (bill), or on other Council Tax payment notices that Sefton Council issue, for example a reminder/final notice or summons.    Payment ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Our Future, Our Bootle - Bootle Area Action Plan Latest News 7th April 2025 Please be aware that Question 39 of ID03 Inspector's Initial Matters, Issues and Questions has been updated. A new version ...

Last updated: 7 Apr 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

A good hedge has many benefits as a garden boundary. A hedge is a useful weather and dust filter, is inexpensive to create and long-lasting, can encourage wildlife and can be a feature of beauty and interest ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Under the Licensing Act 2003 businesses can apply for a single premises licence to cover all the licensable activities they wish to carry on. Hearings on an application will only occur where representations ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Under the Licensing Act 2003 applications concerning the grant or variation of a premises licence or club premises certificate, or the grant of a provisional statement are subject to the publication of ...

Last updated: 17 Mar 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: 22 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

Fly-tipping, by definition, is the illegal dumping of waste. In Sefton, household waste must be presented on the day of collection in wheeled bins or sacks. Guidelines Any disposal of waste outside of ...

Last updated: 2 Sept 2024

Covid-19 UPDATE: Important information on private MOTs in Sefton Our Garage is operating a full service adhering to Covid-19 safety protocols. Bookings can be made by calling 0151 288 6162. Social ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 28 Oct 2024

Several changes to the Building Regulations have been introduced from 1st October 2023. These changes affect all types of works covered by the Building Regulations. From 1st October 2023 all Building Regulation ...

Last updated: 3 Dec 2024

Installation of telegraph poles carrying Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) cables Telegraph poles are: Typically made from wood, but can be metal Typically 8-10 metres in height. Supporting a fixed broadband ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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

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

Last updated: 13 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: 13 Aug 2024

The Act provides that where there is betting on a track on 8 days or fewer in a calendar year, betting may be permitted by an occasional use notice (OUN) without the need for a full premises licence.  “Track” ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Littering is a Criminal Offence It is a criminal offence to throw down, drop or otherwise deposit and leave any materials associated with smoking, drinking, eating or anything else in the open air. The ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) - Dog Control  Sefton has beautiful beaches, sand dunes, parks, and open spaces for residents and visitors. We want everyone to enjoy these areas and for them to be ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Important Notice As of April 1st, 2024 Sefton Council ceased operation of its Park and Ride service after a significant decline in users. After a significant reduction in demand for the Park and Ride service ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Premises or club licence certificate Grant or Variation Fees  Band Non-domestic rateable value Application fee Annual charge A £0-£4300 £100  £70 B £4301-£33,000 £190 £180 C £33,001- £87,000 £315 £295 D £87,001-£125,000 £450 £320 E £125,001 ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

These will allow the use of premises for gambling where there is no Premises Licence but where a gambling operator wishes to use the premises temporarily for providing facilities for gambling. Premises ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

To report fly-tipping, you can use our My Services portal.  If the fly-tipped items may cause harm or injury to the public please call 0345 140 0845 between 8am – 5.30pm or Sefton Arc on 0151 934 6107 ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Using Cookies on our website  To make our website easier to use, we sometimes place small text files on your device (for example your iPad or laptop) called cookies. They improve your online experience ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Paying a Penalty Charge Notice The penalty charge notice must be paid within 28 days from the date on which it is served. However, the payment is discounted by 50% (to £25 or £35) if paid within 14 days. The ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025

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

Last updated: 14 Jan 2025

If you live in rented accommodation, your home should be of a decent standard, safe and comfortable. Landlords have a duty to maintain their properties by carrying out necessary repairs and tenants also ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Yellow lines are used where there is a need to restrict parking to help traffic flow and to prevent obstructions on the highway.  Double lines usually mark lengths of road where there is no waiting at ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 22 Aug 2024

Sefton Council owns and operates four cemeteries; Bootle Cemetery, Thornton Garden of Rest, Duke Street Cemetery and Liverpool Road Cemetery. The cemeteries are divided into sections containing lawned ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Report using My Services Portal. To have a litter bin installed please contact your local councillor  Sefton Council provides litter bins on its streets for the disposal of small items of rubbish such ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Online 'My Account' Service My account for Business Rates enables Sefton residents to view and manage their Business Rates account via a safe and secure online portal using a smartphone, laptop or desktop ...

Last updated: 2 Apr 2025

School Sufficiency and Organisation Latest Notices St. Andrews School Based Nursery Consultation letter St. Andrews School Based Nursery Consultation ...

Last updated: 1 May 2025

How to Join To join Sefton Libraries, you can join online on our catalogue using this link. Alternatively, you can visit any Sefton Library and join up in person. It's free to join and you don't need to ...

Last updated: 19 Mar 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

Since March 2018, Sefton Council has had a Selective Licensing scheme for private landlords in the Bootle area. There is also another licensing scheme which is called ‘Additional (HMO) Licensing which ...

Last updated: 14 Oct 2024

Everybody has the right to pay their Business Rates in monthly instalments. It is usual to pay in 10 instalments, but the Council will allow you to pay over a maximum of 12 monthly instalments with the ...

Last updated: 12 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

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

The collection address must be within Sefton. This is a service for domestic residential properties only. Managed properties, such as nursing homes or youth hostels are not included in this service. Please ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2025

The Mayor of Sefton acts as the first citizen of the Borough of Sefton and has precedence within the borough boundaries over all except members of The Royal Family and the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside. The ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The following charges apply to book a visit (per pest type) at a domestic property. We will provide a quote for work at commercial premises including Houses in Multiple Occupation. To arrange your appointment, ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Vehicle crossings are provided to assist vehicle access on to or across footways, such as driveways. These can be provided at the request of householders, subject to payment of the costs of installing ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2025

Online 'My Account' service My account for Council Tax enables Sefton residents to view and manage their Council Tax via a safe and secure online portal using a smartphone, laptop or desktop computer. To ...

Last updated: 3 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

All material on this website, including text, graphics and photographic images, is the copyright of Sefton Council unless otherwise stated. Use may be made of this material by educational and not-for-profit ...

Last updated: 14 Oct 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: 22 Jan 2025

Mayoral Protocol The following information is intended to assist organisers of functions which are to be attended by the Mayor of Sefton. On some occasions the Mayor may be accompanied by the Mayoress ...

Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

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

Last updated: 2 May 2025

The M58 Junction 1 – Improvement Scheme involves the construction of the ‘missing’ slip roads at the junction, providing a northbound off slip and a southbound on-slip. As well as improving journey times ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Our Managing Agent Accreditation Scheme is a free voluntary scheme which offers Agents and Property Managers public recognition for being a good Agent that provides well managed private rented accommodation ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

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

Last updated: 12 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

On this page: Council Tax legality and 'Freeman of the land' Can I withhold payment of my Council Tax bill? Council Tax legislation Frequently asked questions Council Tax legality and 'Freeman of the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Your Five Year Old  Five years old can be a really fun age! Your child loves to play and is extremely imaginative. They still feel little and adorable, but they are becoming quite the conversationalist, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 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: 13 Aug 2024

Your Three Year Old 3-year-olds are funny, thoughtful, creative, loving little creatures. Your child has moved past the baby and toddler stage and into the preschool stage, which is a super fun time. ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

There are different types of dampness that may affect your home. The information on this page should help you to identify the type of dampness that you may be affected by. Condensation can be the biggest ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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