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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National 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
