Labour Recklessness Drives Sefton Council Finances to the Brink say Sefton Conservatives Thursday, 5 February, 2026 Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, has raised serious concerns about the rapidly deteriorating state of Sefton Council’s finances. In July 2025, the projected overspend was £15.4 million. This month that overspend has now surged to £29.3 million, an increase of over 90% in 7 months. Councillor Prendergast, “The state of Sefton’s finances is utterly appalling. In the... Local News
Council Candidates Wanted! 15th June 2018 Southport Conservatives' Executive Council have officially begun the process of selecting candidates to fight the May 2019 Local Elections- and we're keen to... Local News
About our Local Candidates 11th April 2018 Southport Conservatives are fielding a strong team of experienced local candidates at this May's local election- a team ready to deliver from day one. With a... Local News
A new team for our Association 23rd March 2018 Southport Conservatives last week elected a new Officer team, with responsibility for the day-to-day running of our growing Association. Our new Chairman is Bob... Local News
Southport Conservatives Announce Local Government Candidates 6th March 2018 Southport Conservatives have announced their first five candidates to fight this May’s local election. Former Councillors Tony Brough and Sir Ron Watson CBE... Local News
Damien welcomes Skills Minister to Southport 5th February 2018 Skills Minister Anne Milton has praised the turnaround of King George V College, which has completed a merger to help transform educational opportunities across... Local News
6'170 New Apprenticeships in Southport 2nd October 2017 The Conservative Government are working hard to ensure a brighter and better future. Since 2010, 6'170 new apprenticeships have been made available in Southport... Local News
Ann Pearmain Announced as Conservative Councillor Candidate for Dukes Ward 27th September 2017 Southport Conservatives are pleased to announce that Ann Pearmain will be standing to become Dukes Ward Councillor for this council by-election. Ann is a... Local News
Council By-Election for Dukes Ward 22nd September 2017 A Council by-election has been announced for Dukes Ward after the resignation of dedicated Conservative Councillor Pat Ball. Pat Ball was elected as a... Local News
The Number of People in Southport on Out-Of-Work Benefits is 49% Lower than in 2010 16th September 2017 The number of people in Southport on out-of-work benefits is 49% lower than in 2010. There are more people in work than ever before. Under this Conservative... Local News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
