I can help with:

• Advice on matters of public policy

• Complaints about services and agencies

• Making representations to the Government

Therefore, while I do not create central Government policy I will do my best to answer any concerns you have about it.  I am happy to write to the relevant ministers or authorities on your behalf.

Staff at the Lib Dem office in Shakespeare St are on hand to make advice and information available about the help we can give, and we will redirect you if we are unable to help. The chart opposite provides a breakdown of the types and prevalence of casework undertaken by my office since the last General Election.

Campaigns: If you have a campaign you are running and want me to get involved, or would like my advice, I will be happy to hear more.

Council Issues: Many issues that people want taken up are to do with the actions of the local authority, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.  It is best to raise these directly with your local councillors, especially in the case of planning matters where MP's have no direct influence on the decisions of the planning boards, but can pass on any comments they receive.

Advice Surgery Appointments: I hold 'Advice Surgeries' for constituents most weekends, in my office in Shakespeare Street, in the heart of the Southport Constituency.  These are appointment based, with a 20 minute slot you can book in advance.  Please contact my office on 01704 533555 if wish to make a surgery appointment.