Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council1 day agoEmergency flood defence work starts at beachAfter high-tide levels and storms, the dunes at Hightown Beach have faced significant erosion.1 day ago6 May 2026Are first-time voters excited for the local elections?Young people describe their feelings as they prepare to head to the voting booth on Thursday.6 May 202629 Apr 2026Park swings stolen within days of being put inThe swings were stolen from their frames at Poets Park less than two days after being installed. 29 Apr 202620 Mar 2026Merseyrail to offer £2 tickets during culture eventsThe promotion will be in place during several events, including the Big Top Festival in May.20 Mar 202618 Mar 2026'Aldi can't make us homeless just to build a shop'A local authority is buying up housing to make way for a new store as residents fear being made homeless.18 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Liverpool City Region's local elections in 2026People living in four of Liverpool City Region's six boroughs will head to the polls on 7 May.11 Mar 202623 Feb 2026Six councils handed support to help balance booksThe authorities have been given the support to help plug budget black holes.23 Feb 202618 Jan 2026Can Bootle-mania win over Town of Culture judges?The Merseyside town north of Liverpool is looking to be crowned the UK's first Town of Culture.18 Jan 202616 Jan 2026'We never considered giving up on Southport Pier'Sefton Council submits a business case for £20m of funding to repair and reopen Southport Pier.16 Jan 2026...