Callum Naylor - Candidate for Birkdale Ward

10/05/2026

Thank you to the 879 Birkdale residents who put their trust in me on Thursday 7th May. I am truly grateful for your support. While I was ultimately unsuccessful, I am proud of our campaign and I have enjoyed meeting and speaking with fellow Birkdale residents over the past year. I am grateful to Sonya Kelly for all her help and deeply saddened that we have lost such a dedicated and highly effective Councillor.

My enthusiasm for Birkdale remains as strong as ever. I look forward to continuing my involvement in our local community – including as a volunteer with the Friends of Bedford Park, Steward of our community Book Box, and volunteer at Southport Football Club. On Friday 15 May, I will be running in the inaugural Mascot Grand National at Aintree Racecourse as Sandy the Lion, Southport FC’s club mascot, raising funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Congratulations to Cllr Iain Brodie-Brown, Cllr Simon Shaw & Cllr Mike Ryder on their successful election as Councillors for Birkdale.

Best wishes,
Callum Naylor

29/04/2026

Thanks to QLocal for featuring my run last Sunday at Wetherby Racecourse with over £750 raised for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital so far

Next stop: Aintree’s inaugural Mascot Grand National

https://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Sandy_Sprints_To_Glory%21_Southport_FC%E2%80%99s_Mascot_Eyes_Aintree_After_Wetherby_Heroics%21-55076932.htm

23/04/2026

Hillside Litter Picking - Sunday 19 April 2026

23/04/2026

Great event at Bedford Park last weekend - Bat Walk and Talk.

The evening was really informative, and fascinating to see the number of bats thriving in the park.

Thanks to Friends of Bedford Park and Billinge Bat Rescue for organising such an engaging and educational evening!

15/04/2026

I am standing to represent Birkdale Ward at the Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.

I am passionate about continuing to make a positive impact within our local community. Please see the one minute video attached below. Thank you!

12/04/2026

Thanks to Southport Football Club for featuring me in the matchday programme for the match against Leamington on Saturday!

Sandy’s race in the Mascot Grand National is Friday 15 May! All the funds raised will go to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

05/04/2026

I got my photograph with the Easter Bunny!

Great to see Bedford Park so busy earlier today

05/04/2026

Latest update on the ‘Half-Barrier Crossing’ at Crescent Road / Grosvenor Road - following on from the previous update in December

December: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCdmYrLGF

LEVEL CROSSING ANNOUNCEMENT

I am so pleased to say we are finally getting double barriers at the Crescent Road level crossing. I have received news this morning that the funding has been approved, and they are hoping to award the contract in the next few weeks. The new crossing should be commissioned May 2027. The single barrier level crossing has been recognised for a while as needing an upgrade, and thanks to the help of Patrick Hurley MP for Southport we are now getting a successful outcome.

Contrary to what some people are saying, I am re-standing in Birkdale in the May elections and I hope I can continue working hard in the community for the residents of Birkdale and Southport.

18/03/2026

🦁 A Roaring Delivery at the Bedford Park Book Stop

Southport FC mascot Sandy the Lion and Zoë Zebra visited the Bedford Park Little Book Stop today, bringing with them a great selection of newly released children’s books.

These books were kindly provided by the National Literacy Trust as part of their Literacy Champion programme. 2026 marks the National Year of Reading.

“Thank you for being a Literacy Champion! Your work is helping to change life stories in your community”

New titles include:
Peppa Pig - One Big Family
Thomas The Tank Engine - Happy Birthday
Skandar and the Secret Element
Against All Odds
My Secret Unicorn Diary
The Big Bang!
Pablo and Splash - The Castle Quest
Unbelievable Football
Bunny vs Monkey - Total Chaos
Bear Rescue

05/03/2026

📕 The Bedford Park Little Book Stop is back in action for World Book Day!

A big thank you to Mark from M&M Property Solutions for kindly supplying the materials, and to Bob - who works tirelessly to maintain Bedford Park, for carrying out the necessary repairs.

Please take a look at the new wide selection of books available. Happy World Book Day!

Callum Naylor
- Your Bedford Park Little Book Stop Steward