Southport MP's drone footage of the Pier breaches Council rules - Updated

A video posted by Southport MP Damien Moore on his Facebook page about Southport Pier breaches the Council rules on drone filming.

A Council spokesperson commented...

“In the interests of protecting the fauna, habitats and other special features within the Sefton Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest, Seton Council does not permit the commercial or recreational use of drones anywhere along the coast, including Southport.

“We have no evidence that the flight in this video was approved and unfortunately its public use in this way may generate more enquiries and could lead to frustration among those people who do obey the rules.

“We hope, therefore, it will be taken down as soon as possible.

“People can find details of filming in Sefton, including drone use, at www.sefton.gov.uk/filming.

Damien commented...

“The drone footage was purchased directly from Adobe by the video’s creator. No drone was flown by Mr. Moore, nor anybody associated with Mr. Moore, in breach of Sefton Council regulations.

"Mr. Moore is aware that Sefton Council have contacted Adobe to dispute the origin of the footage, and he looks forward to the resolution of this matter between Sefton Council and Adobe.”