About Us (Southport Liberal Democrats)

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Southport Liberal Democrats

The Southport Lib Dems have 15 Councillors representing different areas of the town on Sefton Council. They can also boast both the towns MP John Pugh and former MP, now Lord, Ronnie Fearn. As well as elected representatives, Southport Lib Dems are made up of many members, supporters and local activists who all continue to make the Southport Liberal Democrats the positive force for Southport that it is.

Southport Lib Dem Councillors

A Bit of History

Southport was in Victorian Britain part of the huge constituency of South Lancashire where it was represented for a time by the great Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, who addressed huge meetings in the town.

Liberals were instrumental in gaining independent status for the growing town. Southport Liberal Association was started in 1868 - its first chairman being Thomas Weld Blundell. Southport Liberals dominated the early days of the town council being responsible for such buildings as the Atkinson Library and Art Gallery.

Throughout over 130 years of its existence the Southport Liberal Association has produced many famous figures who have contributed to the town. Some like Christiana Hartley, William Boothroyd and Bob Martin are remembered by what they left behind; others simply left behind a devotion to public service, fond memories and a deep love of the town. From the very beginning the Southport Liberal Democrats have fought positively for the independence and the economic development of the town, standing up for the underdog and working for the community.

Members of the Birkdale Liberal Club, picture taken 1909. They are standing: Messrs. SW. Chant and H. Norton (Hon. Treasurers) and W. Coward. Seated Messrs. H. G. Williamson (Hon. Secretary) Charles Brumm JP (Chairman) and A. Schofield (Architect).