My Sefton News Podcast

Do you know the true cost of irresponsibly getting rid of your rubbish? Are you aware of the spine tingling fines that would scare anyone? Sefton Council is backing Keep Britain Tidy's Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign by urging residents to avoid a rubbish deal and make sure anyone taking away their waste is licensed to do so. If your waste is fly tipped, you are responsible. Householders have a legal duty of care to ensure their waste is passed to a licensed carrier. Find out more in this special Halloween episode of the MySefton News Podcast

In the latest episode of the My Sefton News Podcast we hear from the Council's Transformation Team about their important work. Sefton's Cleansing and Enforcement teams unite to explain how much Fly Tipping can cost in terms of time, damage to the community and on taxpayer wallets. With temperatures dropping and warm weather feeling like an age away there's a rising need to ensure those who are vulnerable take advantage of their access to flu jabs to protect themselves and loved ones at a tricky time of year.

Community organisations are now being invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for four Sefton facilities as part of the Council's Community Assets Process. Opportunities are available for: the former Ainsdale Library building and the next-door former public toilet block; Hesketh Park Conservatory in Southport; the operation of the Community Kitchen at Cambridge Road Adult Education Centre in Seaforth, Waterloo; a single, former public toilet block at Duke Street Park in Formby. Sefton Council’s Community Assets Process is designed to bring valued buildings and spaces with untapped potential into community-focused use for the benefit of local people. It enables community groups, charities and social enterprises to lease Council-owned buildings and land and use them to deliver activities, services and initiatives that benefit residents. We want to hear innovative, sustainable proposals that can unlock the potential of these assets and help them thrive for years to come.

Tune in with hosts Ed & Tim for our first live studio interview with the team behind the amazing Books Alive! half term family fun planned for Southport. Get the latest on impressive highways and network transformation projects in both Bootle and Southport - including what we have done to minimise disruption. We're giving away FIVE family passes to Splash World this October Half Term and you can find out how to win in this episode. We also head to Crosby for an Ice Age discovery and hear from staff within Sefton about why it's great working for the Council

Regeneration in Southport Town Centre continues at pace with a host of incredible projects creating long term benefits for the resort. In Bootle the UK's longest mural is unveiled thanks to inspiration from primary school pupils and the talent of artist Paul Curtis. Hear from the team behind Change Grow Live and how they are helping people transform their lives and finally make sure you're recycle ready for the changing seasons!

Join the My Sefton News Podcast team in Episode Three as we pay tribute to former Mayor Cllr Maureen Fearn, look ahead to a rather unusual open day and get all the latest details on how you can secure a ticket to the British Musical Fireworks Championship later this month..

In the second episode our hosts look at a recap of the 2026 Southport Air Show and what our plans are for next year. Find out how to get fit and ready to run with the Active Sefton Couch 2 5K programme ahead of the next Crosby Lake 5K. Sefton's Director of Public Health Dr Rory McGill also talks suicide prevention and how to best look after your friends and loved ones who may need extra help or support during a difficult time.

In this first episode we'll be looking back at the incredible Salt and Tar Music Weekender, previewing two of the biggest upcoming attractions in Southport's calendar and sharing activities to keep families busy over the summer. We also update you on the Sefton Local Plan, get the latest on the Marine Lake Events Centre project, and celebrate the success of this year's Summer Reading Challenge. It's a packed out inaugural show and make sure you are listening for your chance to win a family pass to Southport Air Show along with a voucher to spend in Southport Market!