Sefton Council | |
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Leader | Ian Maher, Labour since 21 May 2015 |
Chief executive | Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 |
Structure | |
Seats | 66 councillors |
Who is the head of Sefton Council?
Dwayne Johnson
Hello, my name is Dwayne Johnson and I am Chief Executive at Sefton Council. Thank you for your interest in wanting to join an amazing team. We pride ourselves on being an open, co-operative Council that is absolutely committed to placing Sefton residents at the heart of all we do.
How do I get in touch with Sefton Council?
Contact the Customer Services team on 0345 140 0845.
Where does Sefton Council cover?
The metropolitan borough encompasses the towns of Maghull, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, and Southport and surrounding areas.
What council is Bootle under?
Council Services
Sefton Council Cabinet Member Cllr Paulette Lappin has expressed concern that households in the Borough may be missing out on a possible £150 energy rebatePerformances by Nwoko Arts are taking place tomorrow – Saturday 15th October – at The Strand shopping centre in Bootle. They will be spoken
Is Sefton Council Labour or conservative?
Political composition
Two Sefton councillors left the Conservative Group on 13 May 2022. Ainsdale’s Terry Jones and Cambridge’s Sinclair D’Albuquerque formed what they are calling “The Southport Councillor Group”. The Labour Party has held a majority of the seats on the council since 2012.
Who is David Sefton?
David Sefton is Director of Culture and Creative Projects for the Institute. David has recently returned from Australia, where he was Artistic Director for the Adelaide Festival of Arts.
How many residents does Sefton have?
273,790
Metropolitan Borough of Sefton
Borough of Sefton | |
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Population (mid-2019 est.) | |
• Total | 273,790 |
• Rank | Ranked 55th |
• Density | 4,600/sq mi (1,800/km2) |
What is ELAS Sefton Council?
Sefton’s Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme (ELAS) is available to support local residents. This is for if you are experiencing severe hardship, a disaster or emergency. It is there to meet one-off needs and not ongoing expenses.
How many wards are in Sefton?
22 wards
Ward profiles provide an economic, social, demographic and health insight for the 22 wards that make up Sefton.
Does Sefton have a Mayor?
The Mayor of Sefton acts as the first citizen of the Borough of Sefton and has precedence within the borough boundaries over all except Royalty and the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside. The Mayor represents the Council on civic and ceremonial events and promotes the Borough when attending a wide range of functions.
Is Sefton a nice place to live?
Councillor Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s cabinet member for communities and housing, said: “It comes as no surprise that Sefton finds itself once again on a list of the best places to live in the UK.
Is Sefton a nice area?
The area was described by the judges as “a family-friendly suburb that’s sensible but never boring, with Sefton Park for exercise and Lark Lane for fun”. There’s also plenty of primary and secondary schools to choose from including St Charles’ Catholic Primary School and St. Margaret’s Church of England.
Why is Bootle called Bootle?
Etymologically Bootle derives from the Anglo Saxon Bold or Botle meaning a dwelling. It was recorded as Boltelai in the Domesday Book in 1086.
Who is in charge of Liverpool Council?
Joanne Anderson
The Mayor of Liverpool is Joanne Anderson. She was elected on 6th May 2021 by the residents of Liverpool and is responsible for the council’s executive functions and the day-to-day running of the organisation.
Is Bootle Sefton or Liverpool?
The town, historically part of Lancashire, and now a part of Sefton, was a key target in World War II, with up to 90% of its homes damaged during the Liverpool Blitz.
Is Liverpool council a Tory?
The council is currently controlled by the Labour Party and is led by Mayor Joanne Anderson.
Why is Sefton called Sefton?
Historically a part of Lancashire, the name Sefton is thought to be derived from the Old Norse sef, meaning “sedge” or “rushes” and tún meaning “farmstead”. In the past Sephton was an alternative spelling.
What is Sefton famous for?
Sefton is home to a wealth of events and attractions including the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree, Antony Gormley’s Another Place artwork on Crosby beach, and Royal Birkdale Golf Club – a regular Open Championship venue.
What is the largest ethnic group in Liverpool?
White
Demography of Liverpool
Demographics of Liverpool | |
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Population pyramid of Liverpool | |
Population | 466,400 (2011) |
Nationality | |
Major ethnic | White: 88.9% |
What is the largest settlement in Merseyside?
Liverpool
Population ranking
# | Settlement | Population |
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Census 2011 | ||
1 | Liverpool | 552,267 |
2 | Birkenhead | 142,968 |
3 | St Helens | 102,885 |