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Council communication has turned aviary decision into political catastrophe
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (677+ words) Hello and welcome to The Southport Lead. The decision to close down the aviary at Botanic Gardens has sparked a level of public reaction which in recent years is second only to the plight of Southport Pier. Packed public meetings…...
Out of town, over-budget and unregistered homes: The challenges facing children's social care
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (670+ words) Hello and welcome to the midweek edition of The Southport Lead. This newsletter has previously focused on the difficulties for children in care which can be seen when residents oppose homes near them being used by care companies. Today’s editions…...
Dynamic pricing considered for Southport's public toilets
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (590+ words) Hello and welcome to The Southport Lead. Dynamic pricing - when costs are increased during times of high demand - has become a hot issue in recent years, most notably when tickets went on sale for the Oasis reunion tour and fans…...
Cancer support service facing the axe as GP funding changes
1+ week, 4+ day ago (553+ words) Hello and welcome to the midweek edition of The Southport Lead. When new funding formulas from NHS England come into effect, it will mean more goes to directly to GP practices. However, the trade off is that less money will…...
What is a Local Plan and what does it mean for Sefton?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (464+ words) Hello and welcome to the midweek edition of The Southport Lead. Like me, you’ll likely have had a leaflet through your door explaining that Sefton Council has begun the process of creating it’s next Local Plan (or at least you…...
Cautious hope in Southport to Andy Burnham's plan to end rough sleeping
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (948+ words) Hello and welcome to The Southport Lead. Once again, there is a new Prime Minister and with the change comes lots of promises. In his first speech outside 10 Downing Street, Andy Burnham made clear that a key priority is to…...
£4m overspend warning just three months after Sefton Council sets budget
3+ week, 4+ day ago (406+ words) Hello and welcome to the midweek edition of The Southport Lead. In April, Sefton Council passed its 2026/27 budget only with the help of special government approval to allow the inclusion of property and land sales to cover a £12m shortfall. Just…...
Inside The Open as opportunity and big money come to Southport
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (446+ words) Hello and welcome to the midweek edition of The Southport Lead. When The Open came to the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in 2017, I attended on behalf of The Southport Visiter and nine years later I’m back in the media centre,…...
Scale of public outcry makes up for lack of scrutiny in decision to close Botanic Gardens aviary
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (530+ words) Hello and welcome to The Southport Lead. It’s safe to say the decision to close Botanic Gardens’ aviary has been received incredibly badly. The decision was actually taken earlier this year when the council passed its budget, with only a…...
What next for 'at risk' Garrick Theatre?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (487+ words) Hello and welcome to the midweek edition of The Southport Lead. It may seem impossible to imagine a time when West End shows would transfer to Southport but that’s exactly what happened in the heyday of The Garrick Theatre. This…...