Conservatives Call for Maintenance Plan and Budget for Southport Pier Monday, 23 March, 2026 The news that funding for the repair of Southport Pier has been approved by central government has been welcomed by Conservatives on Sefton Council. Now, attention must be turned to ensuring there is an adequate maintenance budget in place for Southport Pier, says Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast. Commenting, Councillor Prendergast said, “It’s certainly welcome news... Local News
Mike Prendergast, Laura Nuttall and Ben Younis to Stand in Dukes Ward in May 2026 Elections 15th November 2025 Mike Prendergast, Laura Nuttall and Ben Younis have been selected to stand in Dukes Ward for the Conservatives at the local elections next May. After 50 years... Local News
Transparency, Accountability and Financial Responsibility on MLEC Rejected by Labour 14th November 2025 At last night’s Sefton Council meeting Conservatives on Sefton Council called for greater transparency and respect for local taxpayers on the £73 million MLEC... Local News
If we can live stream council meetings from now on, then why can’t Sefton Council publish the recording of the 11th September meeting? 10th November 2025 Conservative Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, is calling for the recording of the Council meeting on 11th September to be made available to the... Local News
Save Your Local Post Office - 492 Residents in Southport and the Northern Parishes Oppose Labour’s Post Office Closures 7th November 2025 492 residents in Southport and the Northern Parishes have signed the Conservatives petition opposing mass Post Office closures currently being considered by the... Local News
Let’s get Southport and the Northern Parishes Moving! - Scrap Stamp Duty 29th October 2025 The Conservative Party plan to abolish Stamp Duty for the family home could save homeowners who want to move in Southport an average of £1,900. The plan to cut... Local News
Inflation is Sky High Under Labour! 24th October 2025 Mike Prendergast, Leader of the Conservative Group on Sefton Council and Spokesperson for Southport Conservatives, has warned that ongoing high inflation at 3.8... Local News
Pier Pressure Pays Off, But Can Sefton Deliver? 29th September 2025 Over the weekend the Chancellor has indicated that Southport Pier could receive up to £20 million for repairs to the Pier which was closed by the Labour run... Local News
Labour are Bad for Business 17th September 2025 Across the country, unemployment is at a four-year high, while the number of payrolled employees has fallen by 152,000 since Labour’s tax raising Autumn Budget... Local News
Cross Party Support for Return of Children’s A&E to Southport Hospital 12th September 2025 Sefton Council has once again spoke with one voice and sent a clear and united message: Southport needs to see Children’s Accident and Emergency services back... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News