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Tourism & Coastline
Explore the stunning Sefton coastline! 🏖️ From the iron men at Crosby Beach to the dunes of Formby and the pier at Southport, there’s so much natural beauty to discover right on our doorstep.
#Sefton #Crosby #Southport #Formby #VisitSefton

Sean Brady 13h ago

Looking for the perfect weekend stroll? Formby Village is packed with charming independent cafés, artisan coffee shops, and cosy spots to watch the world go by. Grab a flat white, treat yourself to a pastry, and soak in the warm local atmosphere. #Formby #FormbyVillage #ShopLocal

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Sean Brady 1d ago

https://theconversation.com/floods-and-finance-why-climate-change-will-become-a-more-pressing-economic-problem-for-uk-households-282437

Floods and finance: why climate change will become a more pressing economic problem for UK households

Houses at risk can quickly lose value.

The Conversation

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Sean Brady 1d ago

These are households that may struggle to insure, sell, or remortgage their homes because flood exposure makes the property financially unattractive or unacceptable to lenders.

Sean Brady 1d ago

It has been estimated that the owners of around 430,000 homes in England could become “climate mortgage prisoners” by 2050.

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Sean Brady 2d ago

Interesting, I wonder, did this happen in the UK as well?
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/05/student-achievement-test-scores-covid-recovery-schools-research

‘Learning recession’ in U.S. schools predates pandemic

A recent study reveals that U.S. student achievement was declining for years before COVID-19 – and that recovery, so far, has been uneven.

Sean Brady 2d ago

"A new analysis of student test scores reveals that American schools were in a “learning recession” for seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic, with student test scores in math and reading on a steady decline since 2013."

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Sean Brady 2d ago

Well-designed containers, easy kerbside access and predictable routines drive participation.
https://theconversation.com/other-countries-can-learn-from-the-uks-successful-shift-to-fortnightly-bin-collections-277576

Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections

Fortnightly bin collections can prompt more recycling, research shows.

The Conversation

Sean Brady 2d ago

This shift to fortnightly collections began through pilot schemes more than 20 years ago. Councils in the UK tested alternate weekly collections in the 2000s. Early research showed people recycle more when services are simple and reliable.

Sean Brady 2d ago

However, we’re lucky enough to have lots of alternative options on the Merseyrail Northern line for if you’re looking for a day out at the beach without the Formby crowds.
https://www.merseyrail.org/destination-merseyside/guides/alternatives-to-formby-beach/