[company_age]50.0[/company_age][employees]1001-5000 employees[/employees][funding]nan[/funding][description]Sefton Council is a local government authority responsible for the administration of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, a metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. The council is headquartered in Bootle and is responsible for a wide range of services, including education, social care, housing, planning, and waste management. The council is committed to providing high-quality services to its residents and businesses, and to working in partnership with other organizations to improve the quality of life in Sefton. The council is also committed to promoting equality and diversity, and to ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Sefton Council is a unique local government authority in that it is one of the few councils in England that is directly elected by the people. This means that the council is accountable to the people it serves and is more likely to reflect the needs and priorities of the local community. Sefton Council is also unique in its commitment to sustainability. The council has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmental sustainability. These initiatives include investing in renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable transport.[/description][ps]Education, social care, housing, planning, and waste management.[/ps]