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Sefton marks World Environment Day and urges people to do their bit for the environment

THIS World Environment Day, Sefton Council is urging people across the Borough to do their bit to help protect the environment for generations to come. As part of the Council’s Climate Change Emergency declaration in 2019, it vowed to do more to raise awareness of the issues within its communities and pledged to become net carbon zero by 2030. Since then it has been working hard to drive down emissions and raise awareness in the community of the issue of climate change and why our coastal borough is particularly vulnerable to its effects.

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Cabinet Member for Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services, said:- "There are some fantastic projects happening within the Council from LED street lighting to agile working which are reducing our emissions significantly as we work towards our goal of net zero carbon by 2030. We all have a role to play in protecting our planet, wildlife and each other from the effects of climate change and here in Sefton with our stunning coastline, we are closer to nature than most. This World Environment Day we are celebrating our natural and urban landscapes and asking people to stop and think about small changes they can make to keep our borough clean, green and beautiful."

The Council’s Green Sefton Service is also reminding people about the importance of its special 22 mile coastline which is protected not only nationally, but also internationally, due to the rare flora and fauna found there.

Mark Shaw, Service Manager for Green Sefton said:- "This World Environment Day, we’re reminding people to take their litter home when they visit our beaches as it can be incredibly damaging to the rare species and habitats that we are so lucky to have in Sefton. People should visit our coastline with care, always thinking about the environment around them. We’re also encouraging people to consider alternative ways to travel to the coast; via local train, bus, cycling and walking routes. While for those with an electric car or hybrid car, they can receive a reduced seasonal beach car parking ticket as part of measures to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly transport."

Green Sefton are also using World Environment Day to remind people that balloon, and sky lantern releases are not permitted anywhere across the Borough. A rise in these sorts of organised events has been reported over recent months causing concerns about their environmental impact.

The mass intentional release of helium filled latex balloons or lanterns pose threats to wildlife and livestock, and in even worse cases, lanterns can also cause injury to humans, damage to buildings and cause false callouts to the coastguard. They can also become a source of litter across Sefton’s coast and green spaces.

The Council encourages all residents and visitors to our beautiful Borough to help protect its special landscapes and wildlife, and to mark occasions in environmentally friendly ways such as:-

► Jam jar lights can be a safe alternative to sky lanterns and balloon releases. They are environmentally friendly but remember to dispose of the jars properly after, recycling everything you can and try to use LED lights. If you use candles, make sure they are properly extinguished.

►Bubble release can release thousands of bubbles instead of balloons for a beautiful sky display, just remember to use soaps that are safe for fish and the environment.

► Plant a tree or flowers in your garden if you have 1 or get in touch with a local charity to plant in the park. They last a lot longer than sky lanterns and balloons, will be good for the environment and can be seen again and again.

► Memorial stone; People can also make requests to the Council for permanent memorials. In Southport there is an engraved paving stone scheme while more traditional memorial plaques can be requested at the Borough’s three Gardens of Rest or on a bench in 1 of the Council’s eligible open spaces.
 

Green Light for Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s ₤150m COVID Recovery Fund

THE Liverpool City Region economy is set for a major boost, as the ₤150m COVID Recovery Fund announced by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram on his 1st day back in office, was approved by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. In his election manifesto, Mayor Rotheram promised that he would secure ₤150m in funding from government and use this to create a City Region COVID recovery fund to create jobs and support businesses as the Region emerges from the Pandemic.

Speaking as the new ₤150m fund was formally approved, Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:- "This is new money that will give us a head start on the rest of the country, investing in projects that will power our economic recovery and create and safeguard jobs. It also delivers much needed hope to people and businesses across the Region. 2 years ago, I launched a ₤75m resilience programme to help local businesses deal with the impact of Brexit. It was the largest package of business support the City Region had seen in decades. This fund is twice as big. It is a massive investment in our future and a huge show of confidence in our Region's ability to come back from the adversity of the past year. This is just the start of my ambitions. This money will underpin hundreds of millions of pounds in investments from other funds from transport to skills, to housing. I've just been given an overwhelming mandate from people in every part of the Liverpool City Region and I'll be using it to press the Government to invest in our Economic Recovery Plan, which would deliver nearly ₤9bn of benefit to our Region and create over 120,000 jobs."

This announcement comes after Central Government formally approved the next ₤150m tranche of devolved funding for the Liverpool City Region. The Combined Authority has already agreed to use the ₤150m Fund to invest ₤2.8m in the next phase of Knowsley Council’s redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre, as well as ₤750,000 support for the Port City Accelerator, a 2 year business accelerator programme for SMEs in the Maritime sector. Further approvals are expected in July 2021.
 

₤1.2 million playing pitch scheme for Sefton

SEFTON Council is delighted to announce that it has been successful in a bid for ₤780,000 funding from the Football foundation to create brand new 3G pitches, at Orrell Mount. Alongside around ₤350,000 direct investment from the Council, this welcome additional funding will allow the Council to create brand new, all weather 3G playing pitches to replace the existing grass pitch and to install new changing facilities on the site.

Local Sefton former professional footballer Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation will be running the new facility, to maximise its potential. They will provide a managed programme which supports partner club growth and offers a range of recreational football activities to people of all ages, genders and abilities to deliver the FA strategic outcomes. Any profits made from operating the facility will be put back in to the community.

The Council's plans include the installation of measures such as sound proofing boards to address any concerns residents may have about noise from the pitches; and there will be strict operating times to ensure that any light pollution is minimised.

Cllr Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said:- "This is an exciting and much needed project for Sefton. Pitches such as those being created at Orrell Mount (sometimes referred to locally as Silcocks playing field) are desperately needed in our borough. Our Playing Pitch Strategy indicated that around 17 such sites are needed across Sefton. These all weather pitches will support residents to maintain their health and wellbeing all year round, as well as provide the opportunity for local junior football teams to train and play the whole year round. I'd also like to reassure the local community that Sefton Council has not sold Orrell Mount / Silcocks playing fields, they remain in Council ownership and there are no plans to sell the land. Dog walkers and the public will still have access to the open land around the 3G pitches as they always have done. There are no plans to build on the site. Longer term, we are hopeful that in the future we will also be able to refurbish the existing pavilion for wider community use. We hope these new pitches will increase participation in football amongst the local community so that the health and wellbeing benefits that football provides can be accessed by players of all abilities and ages."

James Olsen, Director of Jamie Carragher Soccer Schools, said:- "Sefton doesn't currently have any 3G pitches, so the facilities due to be created at Orrell Mount are a welcome addition. This scheme is about creating a space for our local community to come and play football in a safe environment and help improve children’s wellbeing. We will be working closely with Schools and running ½ term events to keep kids off the streets. We cannot emphasise enough how much this will have a positive effect on our local community. Our aim is to put any profits back into the local community, through free coaching and coach education for volunteer managers / parents to get proper training qualifications."
 

Total UK cases Covid19 cases in and around Liverpool City Region

THE total number of UK Coronavirus (Covid19) infections that have been laboratory confirmed, within the UK, has risen by:- 5,765 cases and the total number now stand at:- 4,511,669 that includes tests carried out by commercial partners which are not included in the 4 National totals.

The total number of Covid19 associated UK fatalities added to the total, was sadly reported to be:- 13 within 28 days of positive test, according to the Department of Health. The total number of deaths of people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS laboratory is:- 127,836, within 28 days of positive test. Deaths with Covid19 on the death certificate:- 152,183.

The number of Covid19 patients currently in UK Hospitals:- 932. The current number of Covid19 patients currently in mechanical ventilation beds in UK Hospitals:- 134 Daily number of Covid19 patients admitted to UK Hospitals:- 154.

In England, there are a total of:- 3,935,854 confirmed cases. North West - total of:- 629,685 confirmed cases.

The number of laboratory confirmed cases within the Liverpool City Region are as follows:-
Area and number of confirmed cases:- Risen by:-

Liverpool City Region
 
Nation Lockdown

National UK Restrictions
► Liverpool, 48,871 confirmed cases. 44
► Halton, 12,041 confirmed cases. 4
► Knowsley, 17,486 confirmed cases. 14
► Sefton, 24,365 confirmed cases. 25
► St. Helens, 17,216 confirmed cases. 14

► Wirral, 24,541 24,519 confirmed cases.

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Colour Key:- 0  1 to 10 11 to 20 21 to 30  31 to 40 41 to 50 51 to 100 100 to 199 200 & over  

Daily reported Covid19 deaths are now measured across the UK as deaths that occurred within 28 days of the 1st laboratory confirmed positive Covid19 test.  Daily and cumulative numbers of Covid19 patients admitted to Hospital. Data are not updated every day by all 4 nations and the figures are not comparable as Wales include suspected Covid19 patients while the other nations include only confirmed cases.
 


 

Total UK people who have received Vaccination
1st Dose 2nd Dose
40,124,229
27,160,635
Jab Stats correct as of:- 04 June 2021
The Vaccination programme began on 8 December 2020 with people receiving the Vaccine developed by Pfizer / BioNTech, and people began receiving the Oxford University / AstraZeneca Vaccine from 4 January 2021. Both Vaccine s are given as 2 doses, at lEast 21 days apart, for a full Vaccination course.

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