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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

DISABLED people will benefit from new local powers being made available to local leaders across England to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their area, helping keep them clear and accessible for everyone who uses them, while allowing exemptions where needed. Blocked pavements can create serious barriers for parents with:- pushchairs, wheelchair users, blind and partially sighted people, and older people, limiting...

Town enjoys an investment boom

SOUTHPORT is busy preparing for an exciting year in 2026 with some huge developments taking shape and multi millions pounds in investment flowing into the Town. Here are 10 of the biggest redevelopment projects you will see taking shape and moving forwards this year. These schemes...

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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

New traffic light rating system for tackling potholes and resurfacing roads

Sefton Conservatives says:- "While Labour Wrecks Business, Sefton Conservatives Fight to Scrap Business Rates and Support Local Traders"

Town enjoys an investment boom

Liverpool in pole position in the drive towards sustainable highways innovation

Big Charity Giveaway 2026 Launched For Liverpool City Region

Ice baths to forest walks - Edge Hill professor explores power of social prescribing

A unique volunteering opportunity to become an Independent Custody Visitor

Southport's MP and Northern parishes amplifies call for action over Manchester train services

Southport man is running 5km every day through whole of 2026 to raise funds for Alice's WonderDance

Staff at 5 Colleges across Liverpool and Merseyside to strike for better pay and working conditions

MP for Southport and Northern Parishes, welcomes the 1st Road Safety strategy in over a decade

Rejected by Residents, Repackaged by Council: Cycle Lane Plans Return

West Lancashire Borough Council approves major funding to enhance local infrastructure and community facilities

Southport Charity Parenting 2000 Purchases Alchemy Youth Hall, Saving Vital Community Asset from Development

Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the:- "security they deserve"

Local Lib Dems say that:- "Urgent action is needed to support the Southport hospitality sector."

Liberal Democrats say:- "Let's make policing more democratic"

Nominations now open for the Southport Business Awards 2026

Liverpool drivers face the 7th greatest financial loss for commuters on UK roads

5 arts projects to benefit from �30k boost
Photograph by The Lantern Company

Families securing cheaper mortgages across the country, as costs fall by almost �1,400 since the election

Liverpool (Gladstone)

New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

New traffic light rating system for tackling potholes and resurfacing roads

Sefton Conservatives says:- "While Labour Wrecks Business, Sefton Conservatives Fight to Scrap Business Rates and Support Local Traders"

Town enjoys an investment boom

Liverpool in pole position in the drive towards sustainable highways innovation

Big Charity Giveaway 2026 Launched For Liverpool City Region

Ice baths to forest walks - Edge Hill professor explores power of social prescribing

A unique volunteering opportunity to become an Independent Custody Visitor

Southport's MP and Northern parishes amplifies call for action over Manchester train services

Southport man is running 5km every day through whole of 2026 to raise funds for Alice's WonderDance

Staff at 5 Colleges across Liverpool and Merseyside to strike for better pay and working conditions

MP for Southport and Northern Parishes, welcomes the 1st Road Safety strategy in over a decade

Rejected by Residents, Repackaged by Council: Cycle Lane Plans Return

West Lancashire Borough Council approves major funding to enhance local infrastructure and community facilities

Southport Charity Parenting 2000 Purchases Alchemy Youth Hall, Saving Vital Community Asset from Development

Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the:- "security they deserve"

Local Lib Dems say that:- "Urgent action is needed to support the Southport hospitality sector."

Liberal Democrats say:- "Let's make policing more democratic"

Nominations now open for the Southport Business Awards 2026

Liverpool drivers face the 7th greatest financial loss for commuters on UK roads

5 arts projects to benefit from �30k boost Photograph by The Lantern Company

Families securing cheaper mortgages across the country, as costs fall by almost �1,400 since the election

Liverpool (Gladstone)

5 arts projects to benefit from �30k boost
Photograph by The Lantern Company