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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

Southport Together

Last updated: 29 Jul 2025

Working for Elections

Last updated: 2 May 2024

Safer Sefton Together

Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

Inclusive Streets co-production group We would like to work with you to create more inclusive streets in Sefton. Together we would like to show and talk about our plans and ideas along with yours with ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Working With Us

Last updated: 24 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

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

We are working with children and young people from selected Primary and Secondary schools across Sefton around how to get to school in healthy, fun, independent and green ways. This includes working together ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 12 Feb 2026

These are the adult social care coproduction groups that you can find out more about and get involved with.  You can find them on Sefton Council's Coproduction Hub.

Last updated: 11 Feb 2026

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

Sefton Families First

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Safer Sefton Together Strategy (pdf 10.34MB) Safer Sefton Together, in its capacity as the local statutory Community ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

SeftOnline

Last updated: 11 Dec 2025

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

Children's Services Careers

Last updated: 12 Aug 2025

Merseyside Sight Loss Council Merseyside Sight Loss has been delivering Visual Impairment Awareness Sessions for Sefton Council Staff. The sessions have been delivered to people who's job is focused on ...

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

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

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

Combating Drugs Partnership

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Work with us

Last updated: 4 Feb 2026

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

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

Building Better Customer Experiences

Last updated: 25 Jul 2024

Families

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Partners

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Partnership Membership The membership of the CDP reflects the breadth and complexity of the factors that influence drug and alcohol harm. Local partners involved in treatment, recovery, enforcement, prevention, ...

Last updated: 30 Sept 2024

Let’s Talk Thresholds: What Helps You Decide? Under government guidance (Working Together to Safeguard Children, 2023), all local areas must publish a threshold document. This document explains how concerns ...

Last updated: 12 Jan 2026

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

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

Voting by Post or Proxy

Last updated: 2 May 2024

Sefton At 50

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Early Years

Last updated: 22 May 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

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

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

The Domestic Abuse Act received Royal Assent in April 2021 and became the largest piece of legislation in history in relation to Domestic Abuse (DA). The Act placed a responsibility on Local Authorities ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Achievements 2024 – 2025 Over the past year the partnership has made great strides in working together to understand local need in relation to drugs across the priorities, ambitions and outcomes in the ...

Last updated: 1 Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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 Mar 2026

Sefton’s Growth and Strategic Investment Programme is a group of projects that aim to improve the Borough for people who live, work and visit the area. Sefton is a diverse Borough with residents and businesses ...

Last updated: 12 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

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

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

Sefton Council has launched a new ten year Visitor Economy Strategy, giving the Borough’s incredible Tourism sector an ambitious blueprint as one of the UK’s leading coastal destinations. The strategy’s ...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2026

The Licensing Act 2003 recognises that volunteer and social clubs give rise to different issues for licensing law than commercially run premises selling direct to the public. These clubs (such as the Royal ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Plan Sefton’s Local Plan (sefton.gov.uk) was adopted in 2017. It shapes the future of the borough for years to come. It sets out how new development will be managed up until 2030, and encourages ...

Last updated: 25 Sept 2024

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

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

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

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

Please enter either your full postcode or street name to find out when your waste or recycling is due to be collected Post code Street name Or select ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2026

Extra Safeguarding Resources  Herbert Protocol - Supporting those with Dementia People with dementia can sometimes wander off and get lost. This might be just into the garden or street, but sometimes they ...

Last updated: 18 Feb 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Care Plan Your social worker along with a few other professionals will work with you and your family to decide where you will live and who will live with you. They’ll find the best place to give you what ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Help Us Make Adult Social Care Better. Background Information Sefton’s Adult Social Care service was checked by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in January 2025.  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) checks ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2026

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

We've put together the latest concept and architectural images from the fantastic Marine Lake Events Centre project. This gallery will be updated regularly as new images become available. Picture ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

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

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

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

On 30th October 2020, the Southport Town Deal Board submitted an ambitious £50 million plan to the government to transform the fortunes of the popular coastal town, which include a new waterside events ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

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

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

Whatever your age and whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to improve your swimming technique, we offer a range of swimming lessons across various swimming pools Sefton, as well as working closely ...

Last updated: 19 Aug 2024

    We are providing guidance to developers on how this Council will interpret Government advice on working hours on construction sites. We recognise the construction sector will need to work longer hours ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

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

Library News and Updates 06/11/25 Tales from the Stack: a Sefton Libraries podcast 'Tales from the Stack: a Sefton Libraries podcast' is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Search 'Sefton ...

Last updated: 12 Feb 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

Danny Doyle gave his Business Rates team a special shout out and took the time to explain why. You can see Danny talk about his team in our video about Stars nominees and the people who made nominations: Thanks ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

For further information, please visit the following websites: Opening times, shops and general Strand information Travelling to The Strand by Merseyrail Travelling to The Strand by car or bus Vinci, the ...

Last updated: 15 Nov 2024

We are always working to improve the lives of our residents and our staff are at the very heart of this. Hear what they have to say about their roles at Sefton Council. If our stories have inspired ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

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 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

Section 197 of the Gambling Act 2005 provides that an application for review may be made by a responsible authority or an interested party. Such applications must be submitted to the licensing authority ...

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: 9 Sept 2025

At The Library is a programme of artist-led workshops, projects, commissions and happenings in community libraries in Sefton, mainly based in Bootle, Netherton and Crosby Libraries. We aim to make a new ...

Last updated: 28 Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

This was our third conference focused on childhood poverty. Tackling childhood poverty is core to achieving all of our priorities and remains firmly at the centre of everything we do.  We came together ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Here are all the events and activities that we have on each month across all Sefton Libraries. If you have any questions, please contact the host library. Bootle Library: 0151 934 5781 / bootle.library@sefton.gov.ukCrosby ...

Last updated: 12 Mar 2026

We deal with food hygiene issues in the borough of Sefton, If your issue or complaint is about a food establishment outside the borough of Sefton, please contact the relevant local authority. We would ...

Last updated: 12 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

Over the last 5 years the way in which we maintain our parks and their features has changed considerably; in part due to budget constraints but also as we develop smarter and more efficient ways ...

Last updated: 12 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

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

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

The second Sefton’s Childhood Poverty Strategy event took place on 29th June 2023 at Bootle Cricket Club. It was wonderful to welcome almost a hundred senior leaders and practitioners from both Sefton ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

  This annual report tells the story of vaccinations, and we will hear from local experts about the how vaccinations were first developed to fight smallpox, why the childhood immunisation programme is ...

Last updated: 3 Mar 2026

Derby Park is located within 10 minutes walk from Bootle town centre. The park was built in 1895 and is an excellent example of an urban Victorian park. It is a very important cultural asset and this has ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Sefton Council are currently consulting the public on our draft SEND Strategy to make sure it reflects the needs of our community.  Background Reading To help you participate, there are some documents ...

Last updated: 10 Feb 2025

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

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

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

This is a collection service for residential customers on weekly sack collections only. These residents may have up to 4 garden waste bags collected free of charge. Managed properties, such as nursing ...

Last updated: 25 Mar 2025

Any invoice you receive is due for payment in full as soon as you receive it. Non payment will result in further action being taken. If you are struggling to make your payment it is very important that ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Individual Complaints The first thing you have to do is to raise your concerns with the head teacher of the school concerned who will investigate your complaint.  If you are dissatisfied with the outcome ...

Last updated: 11 Jun 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 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

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

Your Four Year Old  Parenting a 4-year-old can be a wonderful, exciting experience. Yes, your child may still be a handful at times (this is common!), but they are growing in leaps and bounds. Four-year-olds ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

We hold records of all births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships that have taken place in Sefton. If a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership took place in a geographical area outside of Sefton, ...

Last updated: 10 Sept 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

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

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

Sefton Council are working in Partnership with Sustrans to develop, with local people, the first ever Liveable Neighbourhood in the Liverpool City Region.    Liveable Neighbourhoods are healthier, happier, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

If you are interested in self or custom building a property in Sefton, this register will help you. It gives us an indication of the level of demand for self/custom build in the borough and helps us to ...

Last updated: 11 Feb 2026

If you are able to claim Housing Benefit, you can apply for help with your rent in a number of ways. The most efficient way is to apply online. This is the Council's preferred method of application.  If ...

Last updated: 10 Sept 2025

Who we are? As part of the Employment & Learning Department, we have been working alongside other Council departments, residents and local employers since 2003, offering a range of free and confidential ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

Sefton Council has developed a Drone Policy in response to a variety of issues created by drone use on Council owned land, public open spaces and in protected landscapes in Sefton. As such, we have a number ...

Last updated: 29 Oct 2025

Having played host to film crews from the BBC, Sky Atlantic, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon and more, Sefton has well deserved 'Film Friendly' status and the local authority will always endeavour to accommodate ...

Last updated: 5 Nov 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

Inclusive Streets co-production updates We will be having our first meeting on Monday 11th March from 1pm - 3pm.  How to attend We will be using technology that means people can join online or in person. If ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The aim of the partnership is to ensure that Sefton is a safe place to live, work and visit. Each year we undertake a Community Safety Strategic Needs Assessment (SSNA) where we analyse local, regional, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR) were established by the Home Office on a statutory basis under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims act (2004).  They came into effect on 13 April 2011. A ...

Last updated: 22 Sept 2025

What will it do? The Combating Drugs Partnership will work together to understand their population and how drugs are causing harm in their area.  The CDP will be accountable for delivering a set of six ...

Last updated: 23 Jul 2025

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

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

If you have limited space at home to grow your own vegetables, fruit or flowers, you may want to consider an allotment. There are 14 sites in Sefton. Some sites are managed by the Council and others are ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

The Families First Partnership (FFP) represents a landmark shift in how social care services work together to protect vulnerable children and strengthen families. Guided by national reforms and supported ...

Last updated: 30 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

Before you arrange your bulky item collection, please see the item lists below for details of the items we do or do not take. We can only collect a maximum of 3 items per visit. Please note that large ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2026

What is the Local Plan? The Local Plan will shape the future of Sefton for years to come. It sets out how new development will be managed in the period from 2015 to 2030, it encourages sustainable development ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are always working to make sure that the Council is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, and our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Our Vision Sefton Council was formed on 1 April 1974, it is a metropolitan borough andis one of six councils that make up the Liverpool City Region. The Councilcomprises 66 Councillors with one-third ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

What happens next? If you've paid us a compliment or provided general feedback or comments we will pass this on to the relevant staff. If you have made a complaint there are two potential stages, however, ...

Last updated: 6 Feb 2025

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

Home Visit Volunteers You could help us by selecting books for readers, or delivering them. You would help older or less mobile people maintain the stimulation and pleasures of reading in their own homes. Story ...

Last updated: 28 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

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

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

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

There are laws and regulations to protect children that are thinking of or working part-time. The youngest age a child can work part-time is 13, except children involved in areas such as television, theatre ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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: 19 Sept 2025

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 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: 6 Nov 2025

Weight restrictions can be imposed for structural or for environmental reasons. It is a legal control on a specified vehicle weight or width, mainly on lorries, on certain roads and routes.Restrictions ...

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

SUSPENSIONS You can apply to suspend a parking restriction for certain reasons and, if needed, to have permission to park in the suspended area (a dispensation).  Please note that suspensions are generally ...

Last updated: 15 Jan 2026

Working in partnership with local councillors and Sustrans, Sefton Council have engaged with four local schools in Norwood and the wider school community. The four schools were: Meols Cop High School Holy ...

Last updated: 20 Jun 2025

Before, During & After a Flood Event    At Sefton Council we are working hard to reduce flood risk across the borough, but as an individual you have a responsibility to be aware of the level of risk ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

The Empty Homes Plan 2025-2030 builds on the previous Empty Homes Strategy.  It sets out clear objectives on how the Council and its partners aim to tackle and reduce the number of longer term empty properties ...

Last updated: 16 Jun 2025

Driver Licensing (Renewals)  You can now only renew your licence and continue working as a taxi driver if you complete your renewal application via our online portal before the expiry of your current licence. It ...

Last updated: 26 Jan 2026

The Council has a legal duty to enforce the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (and related legislation) in a range of premises to ensure that they are safe for those who work in or visit them. The Health ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

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

If you are on a low income, and pay rent for your home, you may be entitled to financial assistance towards your rent. If you are classed as working age then, (and you are not already claiming Housing ...

Last updated: 24 Sept 2025

Since 1 October 2016, Sefton Council makes all payments by BACS payment straight into bank accounts.  How do I receive payments from the Council? To register your details required to receive a payment ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2025

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

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

Last updated: 26 Jan 2026

Balancing the need to provide great visitor facilities and opportunities at the coast, with the unique environmental sensitivities, means that Sefton Council, and its partners, must delicately manage its ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

With world renowned public art installations, listed buildings and heritage sites, Sefton is a unique borough that climbs the coast of England from the top of Liverpool to the bottom of Lancashire.   The ...

Last updated: 5 Nov 2025

The Enterprise Arcade project reaffirms Sefton Council and its partners’ commitment to maximising the potential of the digital, creative and technological sectors in Southport. While the current operation ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

Good health means your mind and body are working well. If you’re healthy when you’re young, it will help you grow up fit, happy and strong so you can enjoy life. If you’re healthy, you’ll look better, ...

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

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

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

There are Crisis Resilience Housing Payments (CRHP) available to allow councils to give you extra help with your rent. This includes people affected by the Welfare Reform changes introduced by the Government. ...

Last updated: 1 Apr 2026

Working in partnership with Sustrans, Sefton Council have engaged with four local schools in the North Park area in Bootle and the wider community. These were: All Saints Catholic Primary School Thomas ...

Last updated: 20 Jun 2025

From time to time, a refuse collection can be delayed by traffic, the weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please use the My Services portal to report any of the following missed bin collections: Grey ...

Last updated: 7 Oct 2025

From time to time, a refuse collection can be delayed by traffic, the weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please use the My Services portal to report your missed wheelie bin and sack collections.  Before ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Hollie Gazzard Trust Sefton Domestic Abuse Board would like to mark the 10 year anniversary of the death of Hollie Gazzard by lighting candles on Sunday to remember the light that Hollie brought into ...

Last updated: 24 Oct 2025

SeftonArc provides security solutions for both staff and residents in the Borough. And Jasmine Brennan, an Operations Officer nominated for her sterling work across the year, can’t speak highly enough ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 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

  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

Stormy Weather: What You Need To Know  From time to time Sefton, given its coastal location, is exposed to high winds and stormy conditions. This weather will often lead to Met Office Yellow & Amber ...

Last updated: 19 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 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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a School Street? A School Street is a road outside a school that is closed during school drop-off and pick-up times. This reduces the traffic and inappropriate parking in the road outside the school ...

Last updated: 20 Jun 2025

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

Linda Beatty is a Senior Parking Officer in the Parking Services team and is still going strong after four decades of valuable service. She shared some memories of the Council after being recognised as ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

Gary Valjalo is Lead Practitioner with the Review and Transformation team within Adult Social Care. Gary spoke to us about the highlights of a Sefton career spanning more than four decades.  Gary starred ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

Julie Roxburgh, a Senior Finance Officer who was recognised for her long service, reflects on four decades at Sefton – though she had expected her time at the Council to be a fair bit shorter than that...  Congratulations ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 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

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

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: 1 Apr 2026

Your Two Year Old  Physical Development  When your child takes their first steps , they may walk carefully and a bit unsteadily, but it won't be long until they are running. You may feel as if you are ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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: 7 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Residents, businesses and visitors are now being invited to have their say on proposals that include new access routes and highway improvements. In addition, there will be improvements to car parks and ...

Last updated: 8 Oct 2024

  Important Information These design proposals have since had minor updates following public engagement feedback and technical officer advice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norwood ...

Last updated: 10 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

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

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

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

Situated on the B5207, Lydiate Lane (L23 1TP) in Thornton near Crosby, the nearest railway station is Waterloo.A car park is located at the rear of the crematorium and drivers are requested not to park ...

Last updated: 13 Feb 2026

  Southport Crematorium is situated just outside Southport in Scarisbrick on the A570  -(Southport Road, PR8 5JQ). Features:  Chapel - seating approx 80 people Hearing loop system Obitus music system Book ...

Last updated: 13 Feb 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

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

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

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

The Community Right to Challenge is a key element of the Localism Act 2011. What does it mean?This means that voluntary agencies, community groups, charities, Parish and Town Councils and groups of two ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

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

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

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

The Mersey Forest have planted their 10 millionth tree at a celebration event at Lunt woodland, in Sefton. The tree was planted on land that has been recently acquired by the National Trust from Sefton ...

Last updated: 31 Jul 2025

Rarer than a rainforest From stunning beaches to woodlands and dune systems brimming with wildlife, this unique landscape is rarer than rain forest. Sefton Council and its communities are custodians of ...

Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

A spectacular light, sound and water show could soon be built on Southport’s Marine Lake.   The ‘Light Fantastic’ lake animation will be unique in the UK, creating a new visitor attraction that will be ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

A spectacular light, sound and water show could soon be built on Southport’s Marine Lake.   The ‘Light Fantastic’ lake animation will be unique in the UK, creating a new visitor attraction that will be ...

Last updated: 21 Aug 2024

Connecting Southport and Wigan Piers, the 34km (21 mile) Pier To Pier Route has been developed by Sefton, West Lancashire and Wigan Council. One of our longer routes, the Pier to Pier can start at either ...

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025

If you are a cared for child, it’s important to keep the rest of your life as steady as possible. You’ll probably keep going to the same school but, if you do change school, you’ll get lots of help settling ...

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

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

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

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 2026

  Important Information These design proposals have since had minor updates following public engagement feedback and technical officer advice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What ...

Last updated: 15 May 2025

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

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

  🌈 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

We spoke with Kevin McBlain, who is the Finance Manager for Education, Schools and SEND/Early Years services. Kevin told us about his time at Sefton Council as he approaches his half-century...  Hi Kevin! ...

Last updated: 7 Nov 2025

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

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

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

  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

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

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

Last updated: 31 Mar 2026

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

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

Skip permits If you wish to place a builder's skip on any part of the highway a permit is required. Otherwise, you may be liable to prosecution and a fine.  Apply online for a skip permit giving details ...

Last updated: 13 May 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 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

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Cheshire and Merseyside (2021) Cancer is a leading public health challenge – a condition that in all its forms (and there are over 200 different kinds of cancer), is ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre Update  Bliss Space (Southport) Ltd, lease holder and operating company for Southport Theatre & Convention Centre (STCC) sadly went into liquidation on 19th ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last updated: 22 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Last updated: 27 Mar 2026

Really hot weather - what you need to know From time to time, we experience very high temperatures in Sefton. This can lead to Met Office Yellow, Amber and even Red alerts. These alerts mean we should ...

Last updated: 11 Jul 2025

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

Last updated: 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

How to pay your bill Business Rates is usually paid in 10 monthly instalments. However the Council will allow you to pay over a maximum of 12 monthly instalments, with the last instalment due in March. ...

Last updated: 16 Dec 2025

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

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

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

Last updated: 21 Aug 2025

Sefton Maps has been created to provide members of the public with access to Sefton Council's mapped information. Sefton Council make every effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate and ...

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

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

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

Conditions on the road during winter can sometimes provide additional challenges for motorists. Driving through ice and snow Your stopping distance is increased ten times when driving in snow and ice.  • ...

Last updated: 20 Sept 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: 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

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 copies ...

Last updated: 25 Sept 2025

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: 16 Oct 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

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

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

Sefton is a metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England and its local authority is Sefton Council. The Borough consists of a coastal strip of land on the Irish Sea, and extends from the primarily industrial ...

Last updated: 13 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

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

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

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

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

Overview including exemptions This website provides only a general summary regarding BNG. There is a range of national policy, guidance, requirements and further information on BNG, see for example the ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

The Council has a legal duty to seek to recovery of all outstanding debts. Any failure to maximise the collection of Business Rates will potentially put Council services at risk. If you have problems paying ...

Last updated: 13 Mar 2026

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

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

Eating Well Nutrition for Baby For the first 6 months of your baby’s life, breast milk or first infant formula will provide them with the energy and nutrients that they need. If you are breastfeeding, ...

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

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

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 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

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

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

Early Years Education Sefton In Sefton, we strongly believe in high quality early education for all children in the local authority. Our Early Years team at the local authority, along with our childminders, ...

Last updated: 13 Aug 2024

National Offer Day information for secondary school places 2026Monday 2nd March 2026 is National Offer Day for secondary school places, for pupils transferring from Year 6 to start secondary school in ...

Last updated: 27 Feb 2026

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

Last updated: 15 Aug 2024

  A key stakeholder and public consultation were held on the Maritime Corridor Improvements scheme in two stages. Both stages used the same information, with key stakeholders being offered a meeting ...

Last updated: 13 May 2025

  A key stakeholder and public consultation were held on the Maritime Corridor Improvements scheme in two stages. Both stages used the same information, with key stakeholders being offered a meeting ...

Last updated: 15 May 2025

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

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

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