Conservatives Call for Maintenance Plan and Budget for Southport Pier Monday, 23 March, 2026 The news that funding for the repair of Southport Pier has been approved by central government has been welcomed by Conservatives on Sefton Council. Now, attention must be turned to ensuring there is an adequate maintenance budget in place for Southport Pier, says Conservative Group Leader on Sefton Council, Mike Prendergast. Commenting, Councillor Prendergast said, “It’s certainly welcome news... Local News
Sir Ron Watson raises concerns over Labour Party secrecy 12th November 2020 Dukes Ward Councillor Sir Ron Watson CBE has again expressed very great concern at the increasing secrecy levels being adopted by the Labour Party on Sefton... Local News
Local Council Candidate Praises Sefton Council for Acting on Concerns 9th November 2020 Local Council Candidate, Mike Prendergast, standing for the Conservatives in Dukes Ward, has praised Sefton Council for agreeing to carry out urgently needed... Local News
Jade Marsden welcomes seven figure funding to rescue iconic arts organisations in The Liverpool City Region 28th October 2020 £2.9million is being provided to save iconic arts organisations in The Liverpool City Region 35 arts venues and organisations are receiving between one and... Local News
MP Damien Moore joins police as they carry out drug raids in Southport 27th October 2020 MP Damien Moore has praised Merseyside Police officers as he joined them for a series of drugs raids in Southport on Thursday (22 October). The Southport MP was... Local News
Conservative Metro Mayor Candidate Jade Marsden welcomes latest figures showing support for businesses in The Liverpool City Region 16th October 2020 New statistics showing the huge Government support to businesses in The Liverpool City Region have been welcomed by Conservative Metro Mayor Candidate Jade... Local News
Sinclair D'Albuquerque Slams Sefton MBC Cycle Lane Project 24th September 2020 Our prospective Candidate for Cambridge Ward, Sinclair D'Albuquerque, has blasted the council this week for their callous introduction of cycle lanes into the... Local News
Local Council Candidate Raises Concerns Over State of Road 24th September 2020 A local campaigner, Mike Prendergast, has raised concerns over the conditions of the road surface along a busy stretch of road in Birkdale. ‘The route along... 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
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
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
