Businesses across Sefton and the Liverpool city region are being offered places on free workshops in both digital media and marketing.
Funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the workshops are being delivered by training provider Training Unlimited.
Online digital platforms
Both workshops last for two days. The digital media course offers an introductory understanding of how to use online digital platforms. Helping businesses understand their âunique position in their sectorâ will be the central theme of the marketing workshop.
To register an interest in attending the workshops, firms need to email jan@trainingunlimited.co.uk after which there is a quick process where firms are asked to register online and confirm their interest.
One or more
Businesses applying will be asked to supply the names of people they would like to submit for training. They can register as many learners as they wish. A quick check is then carried out by the Combined Authorityâs compliance team to ensure applicantsâ eligibility.
Sefton Council is writing to pensioners who qualify for Council Tax Reduction across the Borough to tell them they could qualify for an extra ÂŁ80 to help with the cost of living.
After receiving funding from the Government through the Household Support Fund, the Council is using of the money to make a one-off ÂŁ80 payment to Sefton pensioners who qualify for Council Tax Reduction.
Post Office
To collect the Household Support Fund payment, Sefton pensioners receiving the letter need to take it to any Post Office. They also need to take along any TWO of the following items as proof of identity:
Passport or driving licence
Council Tax Bill
DWP or Housing Benefit award Letter
Bus Pass or other photo ID card
Current utility or household bill
Signed Post Office / Bank card
Bank Statement
Proof of identity
The Post Office will issue the payment in cash. The name and address on the proof of identity must be the same as that shown on the letter, and payment must be collected within one month of the date on the letter. After this, the payment will no longer be valid.
The Household Support Fund has been created to provide help with significantly rising living costs including increases in energy costs, food, and water bills. The grant is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and can be used specifically to help pensioners with essential costs such as energy, food and water.
Much-needed
Cllr Paul Cummins, Sefton Councilâs Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care said: âWith many local people struggling to cope with the spiralling cost-of-living, I am pleased that Sefton Council, is able to distribute this much-needed additional funding for local pensioners. We are using the Household Support Fund to try and make sure that those most in need in receive support.
âIf people are experiencing severe hardship, a disaster or emergency, details of our Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme can be found at www.sefton.gov.uk/household-support.â
Housing Support Fund payments are being made from a cash-limited fund, which closes shortly. Further payments cannot be made once the Fund is closed.
The words ‘love the Sefton coast’ drawn in the sand at Ainsdale beach
With its coastline expected to be very busy over the Bank Holiday, Sefton Council and its partners are once again urging people to plan their journeys to avoid queues hours spent in a boiling hot car and disruption for local residents.
With Formbyâs two very popular National Trust sites often filling up quickly, meaning the car parks have to be closed quite early in the day, the Council is also suggesting people consider other destinations instead.
Minutes from Formby
Southport, Ainsdale and Crosby beach are all RNLI lifeguarded beaches with natural beauty and fantastic facilities, all within minutes of Formby.
And they are in easy walking distance from Merseyrail stations such as Southport, Birkdale, Hillside, Ainsdale, Freshfield, Formby, Hall Road, Blundellsands & Crosby and Waterloo. People can plan their journeys and find timetables and service updates at www.merseyrail.org.
Ainsdale Beach can be found just two stops on Merseyrail or 16 minutesâ drive from Formby, using a satnav at postcode PR8 2QA. Southport beach, five stops on Merseyrail or a 20-minute drive is at postcode PR8 1SB. And Crosby Coastal Park is three stations or 29 minutesâ drive from Formby
Sefton Council is asking those who do drive to its coast to park responsibly and considerately away from residential areas and to make sure there is access for residents and emergency service vehicles at all times.
Beach Car Parks
There is beach parking available with up to 2,000 spaces at Ainsdale and 400 at Southport.
Beach parking costs just ÂŁ8 per day per cars at Southport beach and ÂŁ10 per day per cars at Ainsdale. Half price parking is available after 4pm subject to availability. Annual season tickets cost only ÂŁ30 for Sefton residents and electric or hybrid vehicle users. Season tickets for non-Sefton residents cost ÂŁ60.
There are also over 1,000 parking spaces close to Southport Beach at Esplanade Park and Ride, which people can find using a Sat Nav at postcode PR8 1RX. Costs are just ÂŁ2 per day per car Monday to Saturday, including free bus service into Southport Town Centre.
On Sundays, the Esplanade site is a Car Park costing ÂŁ5 all day. The Park and Ride Service on Sundays and Bank Holidays runs from Fairways at postcode PR9 0LA. The cost is ÂŁ2 all day per car.
Seven hundred spaces are also available adjacent to the beach, on Marine Drive.
Facilities
The facilities at Ainsdale beach include menâs, womenâs, and disabled toilets. A daily cleaning regime is in place, ensuring the amenities are kept clean and replenished during busy periods through the summer. Accessible toilets are also available at Crosby Coastal Park.
There are also fantastic food and drink outlets on offer at Crosby and Ainsdale beaches, providing much-needed refreshments in the hot weather, and everything you could need for a great day out in Southport.
Sefton Council has confirmed that its Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre will re-open to existing members tomorrow (Friday 26th August).
Earlier this week, the Activity Centre part of the building was forced to close due to a leak caused by heavy rain.
On Friday, the Activity Centre will be open from 6.30am to 10pm and on Saturday and Sunday it will be open from 7am to 5pm. On Bank Holiday Monday, the opening hours will be 8am to 4pm.
Members
Over the weekend, the Activity Centre will only open to existing members, who will need to sign in and out of the building when arriving and leaving. Members are asked to bring purple membership bands as normal and are being reminded to store all personal in member lockers.
The fitness suite and dance studio will be open and fitness classes need to be booked online or via the other leisure centres.
The lake will also re-open to from tomorrow for lake members only, who must also sign in at reception. However, there will be no wet-side changing rooms available. All lakeside courses, events and youth adventure days will remain cancelled until further notice.
Andrea Watts, Sefton Councilâs Executive Director of People said: âThe health and safety of our customers and staff is always our first consideration, which is why when this weekâs heavy rain leaked into the building, we closed the Activity Centre.
âI am pleased to say we are able to open safely to our members on Friday and will be open for the Bank Holiday weekend.â
The NHS is expecting an extremely busy weekend over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend and is encouraging anyone who needs to check symptoms or get healthcare help or advice to âthink 111 firstâ and use the NHS 111 online service: www.111.nhs.uk.
The 111 online service offers patients quick advice and the best options for getting the care they need, which can include getting a call back from a trained clinician or nurse, booking them an appointment in A&E, or providing advice on how to help them recover.
Dedicated
Jan Leonard, primary care lead for Sefton at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, said: âWe are extremely grateful to the dedicated teams across Sefton who will be working hard over the coming Bank Holiday weekend to ensure all those that need care receive it.
âIf you need help, please use NHS 111 online first, this will ensure everyone who needs medical advice can access it quickly and conveniently, while allowing staff in our A&Es to continue to care for the most seriously ill and injured patients.
24/7
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even on Bank Holidays, and can also be accessed by phone by calling 111. NHS 111 online is not suitable for under 5s.
111.nhs.uk can help you with:
where to get help for your symptoms, if youâre not sure what to do
how to find general health information and advice
where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine
how to get a repeat prescription
get emergency dental appointments
You should still ring 999 if you experience:
signs of a heart attack like pain like a heavy weight in the centre of your chest
signs of stroke such as your face dropping on one side
difficulty breathing
heavy bleeding that wonât stop
seizures
sudden and rapid swelling of the eyes, lips, throat or tongue
Plan ahead
Sefton residents are also advised to plan ahead for any medication they need, and to order their repeat prescriptions early, to make sure they have enough supply while some services are closed over the Bank Holiday weekend.
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