Merseyrail's Southport Station team win prestigious award

MERSEYRAIL'S station team at Southport has won the:- 'Public Service of the Year' award at the Your Southport Stars Awards 2024.

The team was recognised for the exceptional commitment and dedication they showed in keeping the people of Southport moving, with the prize being decided by a public vote.

More than 200 guests were welcomed to The Grand in Southport to join the celebrations, and over 80,000 individual votes were cast across the 11 categories.

The annual awards night, organised by Southport BID, celebrates the vital contribution and positive impact of Southport Town Centre businesses.

Sally Ralston BEM, Merseyrail�s Community Involvement Manager, and Andy Wall, Station Manager at Southport and Ainsdale, accepted the award on behalf of the whole station team.

Andy said:- "We were up against some fantastic organisations that provide essential services to the people of our Town such as:- Merseyside Police, Arriva Buses, Southport Education Group, Holy Trinity CE Primary School, and Light for Life Sefton. So, to be crowned the Best Public Service of The Year when we�ve been up against such great competition is truly amazing! The awards night made it clear to me just how passionate the people of Southport are about their town. This is reflected in our friendly station teams. Everyone is so committed and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for our customers, so all the credit goes to them.�

Sally said:- "Getting this recognition for our team at Southport is such an honour, particularly as it came from a public vote by local people. All our staff are committed to providing the best customer service we possibly can. We�re proud to support the people and businesses throughout the Region and delighted to be recognised in this way."

Residents raise questions after road fails again

RESIDENTS if Formby are asking why a stretch of road keeps failing. The section of road in question is between:- Kirklake Road again, between:- Ward Avenue and Woodlands Road, Formby. This section has only recently been fixed. Let us know your thoughts on this road malignance problem... Email our Newsroom at:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com or send us a message on:- Mastodon, Facebook, or Twitter.

Mind you it has resulted in some fun comments on our social media pages...

Phil Mellor, a retired Police Officer said:- "The Police are looking into it..."

Lesley S:- "I'm immigrating to Australia"

Peter Brook:- "Here�s the best joke , get dowhigh to do the repairs."

David Bolshaw:- "Hole found in Formby Road , Police looking into it!"

Dene Comish said:- "New man-made lake for Formby."

Tony Byrne said:- "Works are 'pencilled' in for early may..."

David:- "What holeeeeeeeeee .... Cave Rescue?"