Sefton, Metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England
Sefton extends along the Irish Sea coastline from Southport in the north to Bootle in the south, including inland areas to Maghull.
The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton emerged in 1974 through the combination of multiple areas including Bootle, Southport, Crosby, Formby, and Litherland.
The borough contains the Aintree Racecourse, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, and Anthony Gormley's art installation on Crosby Beach, attracting numerous visitors.
The council provides extensive services through 66 representatives across 22 wards, managing education, healthcare, waste management, and community development programs.
The Grade I listed Sefton Parish Church, built around 1170 as the Molyneux family chapel, stands as the sole building of this classification in the borough.
Location: Merseyside
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Bootle
Website: https://sefton.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.44500,-2.99800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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