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Issue:- Tuesday, 5 July 2016

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Resort ready for bumper summer season

A group of dedicated environmental volunteers have joined forces with Wirral Council to help keep New Brighton looking 'ship shape' during the always busy summer season. The 'New Brighteners' are well known in the area for their litter picking and environmental activities around the resort and they have been working with the Council, through a partnership led by the Wallasey Constituency Committee, to make sure there are plenty of bins around the area over the summer months; so there is no excuse for visitors leaving their rubbish on the beach or along the promenade. This includes the placement of 4 'bulk bins' around the Marine Lake area, which each have a capacity of 1,100 litres and the installation of 10 bespoke litter bins nestled into the sea wall along Ian Fraser Walk.

The New Brighteners have also worked with the Council to design the artwork that adorns the bulk bins with the message:- 'Let's Keep New Brighton Ship-Shape.'

Cllr Bernie Mooney, Cabinet member for Environment, said:- "We really value our relationship with the New Brighteners. They contribute an awful lot to keeping the beaches in the area clean; and have even now branched out further into Wallasey and other areas. We are delighted that they are involved in this campaign to encourage locals and visitors alike to dispose of their litter properly if they come to the resort over the summer. It's so important that we keep streets and beauty spots clean and spotless, so that locals and visitors alike get to enjoy our fantastic peninsula at its very best."

The New Brighteners added:- "All of us have a responsibility to keep our streets, beaches and parks free from litter, it's the courteous thing to do. Many people use lack of bins as an excuse for leaving their rubbish behind so we wanted to make sure we are doing as much as we can to encourage people to bin their litter. The presence of these bins takes away any excuse people have for dropping litter."

Tony Jones, Chair of New Brighton Coastal Community Team, said:- "It is great that the Council and The New Brighteners are working together again to help keep New Brighton looking its best. New Brighton is a historic seaside resort with much heritage coupled with a modern offer which has seen the area grow from the strength to strength. Many people have a great deal of affection for New Brighton; we welcome them back to come and make new memories, but also want to encourage them to respect our public spaces for the benefit of everyone."

The bulk bins will be emptied every Monday and Friday and will be in place until the end of summer. The bins along the promenade are a permanent fixture and are emptied daily.

Nursing jobs offered "on the day" by Hospital

SOUTHPORT and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit new and experienced qualified nurses at a recruitment event in July 2016. Candidates will have the opportunity to be interviewed and could be offered a job on the day. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust would like prospective employees to come along, on Monday, 11 July 2016, between 4pm to 7.30pm. The venue will be the Clinical Education Centre at Southport Hospital. This is a separate building located close to the main Hospital at Car Park C. Vacancies exist across several surgical and medical nursing disciplines. More details about our vacancies here. Carol Fowler, Assistant Director of Nursing said:- "We are keen to meet nursing students and qualified nurses from across the region and beyond who are interested in a career in nursing at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals. At the recruitment event you will be able to find out more about the Trust and chat to nurses already working for us."

Why choose Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust?

► Flexible working.
► Opportunity to work long shift patterns to suit work/life balance.
► Preceptorship programme for new nurses.
► NHS pension scheme.
► Annual personal development.

Future recruitment events will also take place on 10 October and 24 January 2017 (both between 3.30pm to 7.30pm).

Merseytravel approves its contribution to Ainsdale Station re-build

MERSEYTRAVEL'S contribution to the re-build of Ainsdale Station has been confirmed, with work on the project due to start later on in 2016. Merseytravel directors approved the allocation of Ł800,000 to the Ł2.5m scheme for the Merseyrail Station which is also being funded through the Government's National Stations Improvement Programme (NSIP), and Network Rail. The scheme, due for completion in summer 2017, will see the existing station building demolished to make way for a new booking hall and passenger waiting area with improved information facilities including Wi-Fi and USB charging points. Platforms will be updated with improved information screens and poster provision, new canopies, increased seating and new waiting shelters on the Liverpool Platform. There will also be a community Police drop in facility, a revised park and ride layout, to improve safety around the existing entrance, secure cycle parking and improved lighting and CCTV. Cllr Gordon Friel, Merseytravel Committee Deputy Chair said:- "We are playing our part in helping upgrade services for passengers across the network. We have ambitious plans for improvements to public transport facilities across Merseyside, putting the customer 1st."

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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