ABOLISH STAMP DUTY IN SOUTHPORT AND THE NORTHERN PARISHES AND SAVE £2,000 UNDER CONSERVATIVE PLANS Thursday, 16 April, 2026 The Conservatives’ plan to abolish stamp duty on the family home could save families in Southport and the Northern Parishes £2,000. The plan will make it cheaper for older people to downsize, easier for young people to get on the housing ladder and reduce the costs for young couples who want to start a family. The tax cut, a key part of the Plan for Stronger Economy, is fully funded by spending... Local News
Sir Ron Watson urges preparation for new funding 10th September 2020 Sir Ron Watson is urging Sefton Council to prepare and to advise community groups in particular within the borough of a new funding stream of some £500,000 that... Local News
Cycle Route Plans for Town Centre 21st August 2020 The recent announcement of new ‘pop up’ cycle lanes and walking routes across Southport town centre has been criticised by Michael Prendergast, prospective... Local News
Financial Position - Bootle New Strand Shopping Centre 13th August 2020 Dukes Ward Councillor, Sir Ron Watson, who has spent many hours trying to determine the true financial position of the Strand has now been denied further access... Local News
New double yellow lines on Oxford Road 13th August 2020 Dukes Ward Councillor, Sir Ron Watson, and his Council Candidate Colleague, Mike Prendergast, have expressed their satisfaction that they have been now able to... Local News
Councillor Sir Ron Watson CBE and Mike Prendergast have been out this week delivering surveys in Dukes Ward 12th August 2020 Dukes Ward Conservative Candidate Mike Prendergast has been at the forefront in seeking residents’ views on a number of local issues. Thousands of surveys have... Local News
Mike Prendergast - Suspend Pay and Display 6th July 2020 Suspend Pay & Display Charges for the Rest of the Year Following on from a suggestion at the end of May this year, Prospective Council Candidate for the... Opinions
Sir Ron Watson - Merseyrail Investment 26th June 2020 Town Centre Councillor, Sir Ron Watson, has taken a particular interest in the significant investment of over £450m by Merseyrail in respect of new carriages to... Opinions
Sir Ron Watson - Changes to Car Parking Regime 25th June 2020 Town Centre Councillor, Sir Ron Watson, has expressed his personal disappointment at the way in which the Labour Leader of the Council has dismissed out of hand... Opinions
Southport Conservative Association congratulates Southport and Formby District General Hospital. 22nd June 2020 In research published last week, staff and patients recruited from Southport and Formby District General have been involved in a recent study into treatment's... Local News
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