Emma Morgan

The future of a key Southport seafront site is set to be discussed again as Sefton Council prepares to consider the next steps for the Esplanade Car Park.

Developer Breck has bought the land subject to planning permission being granted

Bootle was one of five Merseyside towns to submit bids in the competition, only one of which has made the shortlist

The plans were met with opposition by local people and councillors

The deficit for this year was largely caused by increased demand for education, health and care plans for children with special educational needs

A group of people objecting to the proposals argued against EE's plans at a Knowsley Council planning committee

A Merseyside town council has denied rumours that £1m has gone missing from a large insurance settlement, while one of their own councillors has called for transparency and believes the correct figures should be shared.

Vegetation encroaching on footpaths and cycleways makes it difficult for people with mobility issues, bikes or pushchairs, local people said

The decision to close Churchtown Botanic Gardens aviary has been branded "crazy" by community volunteers, as outrage over the announcement made last week continues to grow.

There has for a few years now been concern that Southport beach is being silted up and becoming more of a mudflat plain