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
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
