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Council reminds people ‘We’re Here’ this World Suicide Prevention Day
This World Suicide Prevention Day Sefton Council’s Public Health team is reminding people about its We’re Here campaign.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 to 2026 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide".
Adventures in Heritage: Archiving at Home, Community Heritage Trails, Creative Workshops
Book now for an exciting workshop opportunity with our Heritage Development Officer, Dr John Maguire. There is also time to book onto Heritage Trails.
Enter the Sefton Community Lottery Super Draw for a Chance to Win Exciting Local Prizes and Support Causes across Sefton!
A special Super Draw is taking on Saturday 4 July to celebrate the launch offering the chance to win a fantastic range of local prizes while making a real difference to community organisations across the borough!
Sefton Community Lottery Launches Today – Residents Invited to Support Local Good Causes!
Today marks the official launch of the Sefton Community Lottery, a new initiative giving residents the chance to support local good causes while playing a weekly lottery with the opportunity to win exciting prizes!
Pride In Place: Bootle South – Apply now to join the Neighbourhood Board
We are seeking people with a real, personal connection to the Bootle South area to join the independent Neighbourhood Board, which will be responsible for deciding how Pride in Place funding will be invested in the local area, based on the wants and needs of the local community.
Community stalwart to take up key role in Bootle’s Pride in Place programme
A well-known local community figure is set to take on an important new role in Bootle. Dave Smith, Chief Executive of Veterans in Sefton, will become Chair of the Bootle South Pride in Place Board.
Adventures in Heritage: A Hearts of Gold Update from John Maguire
Hello! My name is John Maguire, and I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Heritage Development Officer for the Hearts of Gold project.
Youth Empowerment Scheme Opens for 2026: building on two years of major impact for young people across Merseyside
Community groups and grassroots organisations are being invited to apply for a share of £600,000 as the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES Fund) officially reopens for 2026
Made in Bootle: The Bootle28 Programme
Bootle has submitted a bold, confident and community‑driven bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028. The proposal—Bootle28— is a six‑month cultural programme that will transform perceptions, support young people, boost local pride, and unlock economic opportunity.
Healthwatch Sefton welcomes the King’s Fund Report
Healthwatch Sefton welcomes the King’s Fund Report: highlighting the importance of independent patient voice
Sefton Cross-Partnership Workshops
Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP), Sefton Adults Board (SAB), Sefton Safer Together (SST) and Sefton Domestic Abuse Partnership Board (SDAPB) are delighted to invite you to a series of virtual workshops.