Southport Needs Tourists, Not Another Labour Tax Monday, 21 September, 2026 Southport is a tourist town, with a rich heritage that brings in millions of visitors to our town every year. Sefton’s own figures estimate 8.4 million visitors every year to Southport, generating around £597 million for the local economy and supporting thousand of jobs. Tourism is important to Southport, there is no getting away from that. Yet, the Labour government, cheered on by a Labour... Local News
Statement from Cllr Mike Prendergast leader of Sefton Conservatives on children's services in Sefton MBC 30th September 2023 Right now, vulnerable children in Sefton are at greater risk of harm than they were 10 years ago. Ofsted have rated Children’s Social Services in Sefton as... Local News
Mike Prendergast Statement on Town Centre Cycle Lanes 7th July 2023 Following the recent consultation on the “temporary” town centre cycle lanes, running from Hesketh Park, Houghton Street, Chapel Street and on to Talbot Street... Local News
Mike Prendergast statement on Deputy Council Leader's property interests 12th May 2023 Following reports that the Deputy Leader of Sefton Council has failed to declare his interest in a family property company, Conservative Group Leader, Mike... Local News
Southport Pier - Conservatives in Sefton won’t allow our heritage to be neglected 2nd May 2023 Following reports in local media concerning Southport Pier, Conservative Group Leader, Mike Prendergast has spoken about his party’s concerns regarding this... Local News
Children’s Social Services - Conservatives Call for Labour Resignations 18th April 2023 At Thursday’s council meeting Sefton Council will be discussing Children’s Social Services, following a notice of motion submitted by Conservative Group Leader... Local News
Conservatives - Local Businesses Should Be Cheered Not Jeered! 10th April 2023 Conservative Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast, has criticised Sefton Council for the lack of facilities, available to visitors and tourist during the... Local News
Mike Prendergast comments on damning OFSTED report for Sefton Council 28th March 2023 Conservative group leader on Sefton Council, Councillor Mike Prendergast, has responded to the latest OFSTED report on Children’s Services in Sefton. Councillor... Local News
Dukes Conservative Candidate, Laura Nuttall, calls for urgent road repairs 23rd March 2023 Conservative candidate in Dukes Ward for May’s local elections, Laura Nuttall, is calling on Sefton Council to make urgent repairs to roads across Dukes Ward... Local News
Sefton Conservatives Vote Against Council Tax Rise and Propose 25% Cut in Councillors’ Allowances 2nd March 2023 At tonight’s budget meeting, Sefton Conservatives voted against a 4.99% increase in Council Tax and put forward an amendment that would have seen councillors’... Local News
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith makes first major speech 17th September 2026 And makes it clear to Andy Burnham that businesses can’t afford anymore tax rises National News
Britain and the EU: After the reset 16th September 2026 Labour’s EU negotiations will fundamentally alter our regulatory framework, especially for farming and food security. National News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces. National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
