Southport local briefing: town hall plans, policing and football

Southport property repossessed after months of antisocial behaviour

A property on Grosvenor Court was repossessed after months of reported antisocial behaviour, including alleged drug deliveries, noise, disruption and nuisance in communal areas. Merseyside Police and the Merseyside Anti-Social Behaviour Partnership worked together, with those inside removed. Residents are encouraged to report crime and concerns.

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New images reveal proposed transformation of Southport Town Hall Gardens

Sefton Council has published designs for a £10 million transformation of Town Hall Gardens, featuring a Performance Plaza, Mega Ripples, Celebration Dunes and a Botanical Garden. Residents, businesses and visitors can comment until Monday 5 October, before proposals are refined and potentially submitted for planning approval.

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Southport man charged after reported bomb hoax on Eastbank Street

A 47-year-old Southport man has been charged with breaching a community protection notice and common assault after a report involving a knife and a bag said to contain a bomb. Police found no suspicious items during a search. He was released on conditional bail and will appear in court on 27 September.

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Morecambe end Southport’s FA Cup run with 2-0 win

Southport’s FA Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat away to Morecambe. Paul Lewis opened the scoring before former Southport player Isaac Buckley-Ricketts added a stoppage-time second. New signing Rhys Healey made his debut, while the team now prepares for a Lancashire Challenge Trophy tie at Garstang.

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