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Bill’s amber Air Show
launch event
alert for
tickets up
Lord Street
for grabs!
FIGHT TO SAVE
PL AYGROUND
Residents swing
A team from Macmillan Cancer Support test their bowling
skills, albeit in rather unusual kit! into action after
Game on at Over
council claim
50s Olympics! park is ‘unsafe’
The 5th annual ‘Sefton
Report byDanielle Thompson
Over 50s Olympics’w e re
held at Dunes Leisure
C e n t re .
COUNCILLORS inKew have vowedto do
Activities included welly
‘whatever it takes’ to save a playground
throwing, golf putting,
penalty shoot-outs, giant earmarked for demolition by Sefton Councillor Fred Weavers (blue shirt) and Councillor David Pullin (far right) with local
n o u g h t s - a n d - c ro s s e s , Council because of safety fears. families protesting against the planned closure of Ovington Drive Park
Ward Councillors Fred Weavers, Mike
darts, bowls, skittles and
Booth and David Pullin were shocked to longer deemedfit forpurpose, accordingto before it can be submitted to Sefton Council.
a basketball shoot-out.
learn of the playground’s fate and have council bosses. There isalso a handwritten petitionat the
Participants were joined
teamed up with local residents to fight the Butresidents,together withtheircouncil- Post Office/Spar on Ovington Drive.
by a team from Macmillan
closure notice. They dispute the council’s lors,havedecidedto swingintoactionand The news of theclosure comes only weeks
Cancer Support.
claims and maintain the playground is not raise funds to repair or replace all of the after another 30-year-old playground at
The event was held as
too dangerous to use. equipment themselves. Smithy Green in Formbywas also closed by
part of Sefton Council’s
The 30-year-old facilityin Ovington Drive Residents are being urged to sign one of Sefton Council, again due to ‘rapid deterior-
Active Lifestyles initiat-
is, say the council, beyond repair and the two petitions currently running to save it. ation .’
ive, which is dedicated to
decision to close it down has been taken to The Keep Kew Estate Playground petition Thecouncil isurgingKewresidents touse
improving the physical,
protect the safety of park visitors. was launched oncampaign site change.org the Town Lane park instead and Formby res-
nutritional and mental
The playground has seen rapid deteriora- bylocalresidentNat Glennonlastweekand idents to instead use the Alt Road Park, both
health and wellbeing of
tion and decline in recent months and, has alreadybeen signed by morethan 1,550 ofwhich arelessthan halfamile awayand
re s i d e n t s . Penalty skills are put to the test
despite repeated maintenance, it is no people. It needs another 949 signatures have had recent investment. More inside
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Lord St resurfacing Stop whining
Heritage event to
take a look-back about Bootle!
decision called in..
at King’s Gardens
SO U T H P O RT ’S former MP John Pugh has been
of yesteryear... told to ‘stop whingeing’after he claimed a
decision to change costly red tarmac to standard
..as retired asphalt expert says amber black on Lord Street, was the ‘revenge of Bootle
A HERITAGE event is being held at King’s byDanielle Thompson L abour.’
Gardens this weekendfeaturing fairground could be the new red for boulevard But Bootle’s Labour MP Peter Dowd and the
amusements, donkey rides, magic shows Labour leader of Sefton Council, Ian Maher, said
and circus skills sessions. THE decision to tarmac Lord quickly and goes darker, so I Mr Pugh’s comments are ‘pathetic.’
A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: Streetblack insteadof red,has actually agree with them that Mr Dowd told the Champion: “It's a bit rich John
“The heritage open day is an opportunity for been called in by a group of Lib that is not cost-effective. Pugh, complaining about road resurfacing in
everyone to experience what life was like on Dem councillors. “Butifthey usedredchippings Southport. Blaming Bootle councillors for using
the land where King’s Gardens now stands. But as the colour controversy in black tarmac it would cost black tarmac instead of the much more costly red
“Visitors will have a chance to see how the rages, a retired asphalt expert has almost the same but keep the tarmac is pathetic.
landscape of the Gardens has changed stepped forward with what he ‘s i g n a t u re ’ red look in the road “Wasn't it the Coalition Government, which he
down the years with a special photographic claims isa muchcheaper ‘amber and stay just as bright. The differ- supported lock, stock and smoking barrel, who
display and an ‘Under The Sea Big Draw’ and dark red’solution . ence in price for just red cut Sefton Council’s day to day budget in half?
event. Southport resident, Bill Novelli, chippings would be at least “In addition, didn’t it cut the Council’s capital
“The Big Draw celebrates how the gardens who was an asphalt contractor halved from using red asphalt! budget by even more? Moreover, didn’t he enthu-
and the promenade looked previously, for road surfacing companies “Myother option,thecheapest siastically support a so-called ‘Long Term
focusing on the times when the area would including Tarmac for 45 years by far in the long run, is to Financial Plan’that has left a legacy of £12 billion
have been ‘under the sea.’ until he retired, is appealing for replace the whole road with of road repairs back log across the country.
“The creative masterclass will feature a the Council to consider his option black tarmac and with black “Quite frankly, he would have been better spend-
host of arts and crafts activities, including in terms of kerb appeal and chippings, but instead of only ing his time in Parliament standing up for his
the chance to create a Koinobori –a type of safety – all of which, he says, covering the sections before the constituents rather than standing up for a Tory
Japanese wind kite - to create a truly under would be cost-effective. traffic lights withthe amber-col- Government. I say to the former MP: Stop whinge-
the sea feel.” He believes that his amber oured anti-skid road covering, ing. You had the opportunity to defend Southport
optionwouldbe evencheaperto they should cover the whole of when you were its MP and you bottled it.
use in the long-term than the Lord Street with it! “Your concern is a bit too little, too late. So let
black tarmac cost-cutting choice. “It is much more aesthetically Labour defend Southport and enjoy your retire-
The decision to temporarily pleasing and safer than black and ment! A few more of your Southport Liberal
close Lord Street while it is resur- would make Southport ‘stand Democrat colleagues will be joining you soon.”
Bill Novelli on Lord Street
faced was called in by out’andbe justas uniqueas the Leader of Sefton Council, Cllr Ian Maher, added:
Councillors Richard Hands, Sue approaching the resurfacing in re d . “It is disappointing that the former MP for South-
McGuire and Pat Keith to a spe- the rightway, they arelooking at “Therearea numberofmiddle- port does not understand the consequences of his
cial meeting of the council's it only in terms of spending. Iron- ground and cheaper solutions participation in the Coalition government in
overview and scrutiny committee ically, they are just saying black that the Council needs to con- which he consistently voted to cut funding from
tomorrow (Thursday) so the asphalt and black chippings as sider if they are going to claim the Government to Sefton Council.
decision can be discussed in more it’s the very cheapest, when there that money is the most important “Equally, the former Southport MP and his Lib-
detail and objections made, if are safer and more aesthetically- factor. Amber could be the new eral Democrat colleagues’continued
re q u i re d . pleasing options for around the re d ! ” demonization of Bootle and its elected represent-
That could lead to delays in same amount of money –or even A spokesman for Sefton Council atives is quite frankly unforgivable. For this man
startingtheproject whichisdue cheaper in the long run! said: “We appreciateMr Novelli’s to somehow blame Bootle Councillors for his sup-
to begin later this month. “The mainprice differenceis in comments which our officers will port for Coalition cuts is quite simply pathetic.
Meanwhile, Bill Novelli told the the red tarmac, which is much discuss withthe cabinetmember “The resurfacing of Lord Street and indeed other
Champion: “The Council are not more expensive, discolours for Locality Services.” such works must be cost-effective.”
The doomed Kew playground
Campaigners fight
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haveputin aformalrequestto thecouncil’s plan- HUNDREDS OF
ning officers for an estimate of the cost to
repair/replace the park, which they hope to receive DOORS
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Councillor Weavers said: “We are currently in
talks with the Council's planning officers to work
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A spokesperson for Sefton Council said: “The DOORS
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St Joseph’s Hospice is put
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Report by Tom Martin Inspection was ‘bad timing’
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ST Joseph’s Hospice has been ST Joseph's Hospice bosses have after the appointment of our
placed in special measures by claimed the damning Care Qual- new clinical manager. We are
inspectorsandordered nottotake ity Commisssion inspection was already well aware of all the
on any more patients until it due to bad timing and they are issues that have been raised by
improves the service. already in the process of improv- the CQC.
The Thornton-based hospice was ing the service. “In the past year, we have
assessed by the Care Quality Commis- George Foster, Chair of Trustees revised and improved our clin-
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BEATEN ON PRICE! “inadequate”. quality end of life nursing care to been working closely with our
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After visiting the hospice, concerned our patients. Over the last year, local Clinical Commissioning
inspectorssaidthe “seriousness of the our board of trustees has been Group (CCG) and other clinical
Small cars Medium Cars breaches of regulations posed a high working diligently with the hos- stakeholders to address other
£15 £18 rise to people receiving care.” pice’s new senior management long-standing issues, and this “Some of the systems for auditing
FROM FROM The CQC report states: “We used our team to address some long process remains on track. the quality and safety of the service
A DAY A DAY enforcement procedures and served standing and persistent issues “Our patients, families, staff were not being carried out consist-
an urgent notice telling the provider with regards to clinical practice. and members of our community ently and had not identified the
to take action toput things right. The “It was particularly disappoint- can be assured that the hospice failings we found. The overall rating
Large cars Vans notice also told the provider not to ing that the CQC chose to inspect is now providing a more profes- forthis provideris ‘Inadequate.’This
£20 £25 admit anymore peopleto thehospice the hospice in July whilst we sional, safer service than ever means that it has been placed into
FROM FROM until the areas of risk we identified were in the middle of a major before, but one which is as com- special measures by CQC.
A DAY A DAY had been addressed. clinical change management pro- passionate and caring as people “Services placed inspecial measures
“We found medicines were not cess and only a matter of weeks have come to expect.” will be inspected again within six
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Leaning postbox of Southport!
Call to merge
P isahas aleaning tower...and nowSouth- A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We
hospital sites port has a leaning postbox! have secured the siteand provided direc-
The postboxon PrestonNew Roadwas tions to the nearest postbox for our
damagedwhen avehicle hitit lastweek customers. A repair has been scheduled and
leaving it in a precarious position. will be carried out as soon as possible.”
FORMERSouthport MP John Pugh has writ-
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Ormskirk site to be used for convalescence making his life a misery.
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The electronic roller-door is possibly the most popular
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deficit at Ormskirk Hospital.” on the MulberryHomes development lot of dust pollution in the air
Karen Jackson, interim chief executive and who are contracted to create a One
Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust said: Vision Housing development on mess.”A spokesperson for One Vision
“NHS England established 44 sustainability Sandbrook Road in Ainsdale, have Housing said:“The contractorapolo-
and transformation partnerships last year to been on site at all hours, causing gised for the disturbance and has
improve health and care. Each area is devel- noise and dust pollution. confirmed that it will not happen
oping proposals around the needs of its The71-year-oldsaid: “I struggle to again .
population and the Cheshire and Merseyside sleep due to painfrom my disability “Residents with properties backing
Five Year Forward View was published in and after a bad night earlier this onto the site have all been offered a
November 2016. month, I finally managed to get to window cleaning service, free of NOW
“Running parallel to this is a review in sleep at7.30am - but thenat 8.30am c h a rg e . ”
Southport, Formby and West Lancashire on a Sunday, I was woken by the A spokesman for Sefton Council
called Care for You which will set the stra- noise of two concrete cutting saws! said: “A general code of practice exists
tegic direction for the local health economy. The dust was as bad as the noise! whereby construction sites should not
“Together we are drawing on the know- “When you use any item of normally operate outside the hours of £799
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Community centre celebrates
success with garden party
S TA F F at Southport Community Centre Marianne Welsh who said that they were beds madeby members ofthe community.
havecelebrated anotheryear ofsuccess veryimpressed withwhat thecommunity There was also all manner of games
with a summer garden party. had achieved especially with their garden provided forchildren aswell. Itis goodto
The Norwood Road centre is the home of p ro j e c t . see the Community Centre going from
the Brighter Living Partnership with sup- Marianne Welsh said: “We were strength to strength.”
port from Sefton CVS and has links with St extremelyinterestedto seewhatlocalres- The centre has a wide range of services
Simon and St Jude Catholic Church. There identshaddone inthecommunitygarden and activities. For more information, email
was alarge turnout of residentsand users and there were a lotof delicious fruit and southportcommunitycentre.org.uk or ring Norwood Ward Councillors Bill and Marianne Welsh with Soumaya
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Pair shortlisted for ‘Berry ’ hard work
pays off for Derek
national awards
A GARDENING club founder
‘M u m p re n e u r s ’ has been awarded for his
‘berry ’good work with an
byDanielle Thompson award from the Mayor of
to be celebrated
Sefton!
Derek Lavender, one of the
TWO mums from Southport who at ceremony founders of the Elderberries
set up separate businesses, one Gardening Club based in
supporting families after the loss of businesses with numbers expected to Birkdale, was given a Certi-
a child, the other providing baby rise further during the next 10 years. ficate in Recognition of
massage sessions, have been In 2016 the number of ‘m u m p re n - Service to the Community in
shortlisted for national awards. eurs’ - women starting part-time the Metropolitan Borough of
Nadine Baynes, 52, developed a businesses from home - exceeded Sefton by the Mayor of
social enterprise called Lighthouses 800,000. Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson
TherapyServices, whichenablesher Michelle Childs, founder of last week.
Nadine Baynes Jessica Dixon-Spain to provide support to families who Bizmums said: “We started The Derek said: “This is indeed
have survived the loss of an infant. BizMums awards in 2013 to recog- an honour to me. The Elder-
She’snow ona missionto provideas nise the achievements of mums in berries Gardening Club was
Gardening society host much support as possible to those business across the UK. This is our founded by myself and the
experiencing such loss. 4th time of running the awards and committee four years ago.
summer flower show Jessica Dixon-Spain, 36, of JDS Hol- each year the number of nominees “It is a club which provides
istics, who runs baby massage has grown significantly showing the recreational pleasure,
SOUTHPORT Chrysanthemum and Garden- sessions said: “I’m delighted to importance ofgiving thesemums the gardening information,
ing Society’s annual summer flower show receive a nomination. Everything I do opportunity to celebrate their suc- social outings and luncheons.
takes place this weekend. is about helping women and men cesses. “In all respects we have
The event is being held from 1am to 5pm on lookafterthemselves inthisstressful “The biggest group of finalists are succeeded in providing a
Saturday (September 9) and 10am to 5pm on world. My baby massage classes not the Merseyside BizMums which is warm, informative and social
Sunday (September 10) at the Botanic Gar- only help the babies but also the brilliant. Wehave a reallywell estab- environment to its mem-
dens in Churchtown. mums. They bring women together in lished supportive network in bers.”
The show will feature displays of flowers the first few months after giving birth Merseysideandall oftheseBizMums The Elderberries welcome
and plants, fruit and vegetables, home-made which can make them feel supported. getting to the finals is a big testament Derek Lavender (left) being new members on the second
cakes, crafting sessions, raffle and live music I’dlove towinasa reflectionofthat tothis. I’mreally excitedto seethem presented with his certificate of Wednesday of every month at
from singers including the Fisherman’s work.” all andcelebrate withthem inOcto- recognition by the Mayor of Sefton, St John’s Church from
Friends Jazz Group, the New Dawn Singers, Theyare twoof 10businesswomen b e r. ” Cllr Dave Robinson 10.30am to noon.
in Merseyside who have been short-
Macmillan Singers and the St Helens Accor-
listed for a national Bizmum award at
dion Group.
Alan Foxhall from the Society said: “As well the fifthannual BizmumsConference ‘Figures
and Awards 2017 in Cheshire on show that
as chrysanthemums there will be classes for
October 8. Nadine has been shortlis- record
dahlias, begonias, fuchsias, exotic orchids
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Ageing Prom
Recycle your
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unwanted clothes
railings to be Clothes
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2. We weigh them on calibrated scales
3. We pay cash for your clothes!
£2.9m project
SEFTON Council has revealed that the existing We pay 50p per kilo for:
promenade railings in the town are to be
replaced on a ‘like for like’basis as they are past Accessories
the point of restoration.
(Belts, Bracelets, Rings, Scarves, Sunglasses, Ties etc)
Concerns that the railings would only be sand-
blasted and cleaned up were put to rest when Bags
officers revealed the railings will be renewed in a
(Handbags, Purses, Wallets etc)
£2.9million project.
The news has been welcomed by town centre Clothing
councillor David Barton who has been campaign-
ing for the railings to be replaced. Shoes
Cllr Barton said: “During my own ongoing con-
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how to improve Lord Street and the Promenade,
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Cllr Barton next to the Promenade railings Toiletries
shall bekeeping aclose eye toensure theseare not Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm
damaged again through destructive sandblasting, tions to come. The overall project will deliver more Saturday 10am - 4pm
as was the case back in 2006. than £2.9 million worthof improvements creating Please note that all items must be in a good
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