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Sefton Cycle Chat returns by popular demand

20 February 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: 2019 - Sefton's Year of friendship, Active Sefton, Business and Economy, Essential Sefton, Front Page, Latest News

Anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend the next Sefton Cycle Chat at the MeCycle Café on Station Road, Ainsdale.

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The evening session, on Tuesday March 5, runs from 6pm until 8pm and is an ideal opportunity to talk about cycling issues and news around Sefton.

The latest of many regular meetings, a number of riders, enthusiasts and local groups are set to come together and debate the top topics that affect cyclists in the borough.

Special guest at the session will be road safety consultant Paul Mountford, who will update the group on cycling related initiatives by the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership.

All local cyclists will be warmly welcomed at the March session and will be encouraged to engage with their ideas and thoughts on topical matters.

If you would like further information please email activetravel@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 4541/4808

Consultation begins on tackling Grand National ticket touting

19 February 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Business and Economy, Essential Sefton, Front Page, Latest News, Police, Regeneration, Sefton Council

Sefton Council have launched a public consultation to tackle the issue of ticket touting at the Aintree Grand National after a sharp rise in the practice.

The Local Authority are proposing to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which would make it an offence within a designated area to sell, offer for sale or advertise tickets for the three day event.

Failing to comply with the order would result in ticket touts being required to leave the area for up to 24 hours, as well as being handed  a £75 fixed penalty notice.

A consultation will now run until March 10 with residents being asked for their views on the proposed PSPO.

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regulation and Compliance, said: “Ticket touting at the Grand National is an ongoing issue and we want to curb this unpleasant practice.

“Touts can be intimidating and their behaviour may cause distress to members of the public and racegoers during what should be a completely enjoyable experience.

“We know through evidence provided to us that there has been a significant increase in the number of touts operating during the event over the last four years.”

John Baker, Managing Director of Aintree Racecourse, said: “We would very much welcome the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order for ticket touting by Sefton Council which would make it an offence to sell, offer for sale or advertise tickets for the Randox Health Grand National outside the racecourse.

“At Aintree we pride ourselves on providing first class customer service and that starts at the perimeter of our racecourse.

“We are grateful for the support of Sefton Council on trying to eradicate these unpleasant, and often criminal, activities of touts and look forward to continuing to work closely with the Council.”

Ward Councillors, Aintree Parish Council, The Jockey Club and local businesses will also be asked to give their views on the consultation.

For more information or to give your views, please visit www.sefton.gov.uk/aintreepspo.

To request a hard copy of the consultation please call 0345 140 0845

Essential Maintenance works on Liverpool Road, Formby

19 February 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Essential Sefton, Front Page, Latest News

Essential underground electrical works are taking place along Liverpool Road, Formby.

Temporary signals have been installed on the road near to the Royal Public House in order to safely manage traffic during these works, which are expected to last until March 7th .

In order to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum, Scottish Power contractors will work collaboratively with Cadent Gas to ensure that the improvements are completed on schedule.

Temporary signals will also be in place in the area from March 9 to March 17 while HTM-North West undertake a waste water surface connection.

These essential works are to facilitate and support a new housing development adjacent to Liverpool Road.

While every effort has been made to ensure congestion and delays are kept to a minimum, we would advise motorists to plan their journeys accordingly.

Ainsdale Beach Exercise: All You Need To Know

19 February 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Essential Sefton, Front Page, Latest News, Sefton Council

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are holding a training exercise on Ainsdale Beach today to test their contractor response to an oil spillage incident.

Sefton Council is urging members of the public not to worry if they spot this exercise in action on the coast this morning (February 19) as it is not real.

In preparation, the Council has been working with the MCA to provide a suitable location for the exercise and to ensure that any disruption to the community is kept to a minimum.

There may be limited access to some parts of the beach, carpark and Ainsdale Discovery Centre which may need to be cordoned off to pedestrians and dog walkers, but this will only be a temporary measure for today and there is no cause for alarm.

Green Sefton’s operational staff will be on site to advise any local beach users about the exercise and to ensure the safety of public access around the test site.

There will be no actual pollutant used either at sea or on the foreshore and no lasting impact to the beach once the exercise is complete.

Councillor Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “We’re urging people not to panic. The exercise is not real – but it provides a unique opportunity for us to help other agencies like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to test their plans and will provide a wealth of insight and mutual benefit to Sefton and other Merseyside coastal Local Authorities in terms of ongoing shoreline pollution response and recovery planning.”

Ryan Carter, Resources and Claims Lead for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Counter Pollution and Salvage Branch, said:  “Every year the MCA undertakes exercises with our partners across the country from ports, harbours, councils and other agencies to test our oil spill response.

“Today’s exercise is a ‘cold callout’ whereby we test our Oil Spill Response Tier 3 contractors, without giving them notice.

“We are very fortunate to be working with Sefton Council and their Green Sefton team in this area and shoreline around Ainsdale Beach. During the exercise there will be no actual pollution present.”

Woodvale community market is the Place2Be

15 February 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: 2019 - Sefton's Year of friendship, Front Page

A weekly community market, Place2Be, is set to take place every Wednesday at the parish hall of St John Stone in Woodvale from 1pm until 3pm.

The fantastic initiative is run entirely by volunteers and is organised thanks to the collaborative work of St Vincent De Paul, Nugent and Micah.

Place2Be includes a weekly community market, a free bowl of homemade soup, a cuppa and a chat, together with access to very low cost items donated local retailers and major supermarkets.

As Sefton celebrates it’s Year of Friendship throughout 2019, events like Place2Be are a true reflection of the work that happens throughout Sefton to bring people together and tackle loneliness.

For further information contact Monica Gannon, Parish Administrator at HeartStone on 01704 577722

 

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