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Block management in Churchtown and Kew

Two neighbourhoods on the edge of Southport, each a few minutes from our office, and each with its own character.

Block and leasehold management in Churchtown and Kew. We look after blocks of flats and estates here for resident management companies, Right to Manage companies, freeholders and residents, from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport.

About Churchtown and Kew

Churchtown is one of Southport’s oldest corners. Sefton Council’s leaflet records that St Cuthbert’s Church was rebuilt in 1730 to 1739 and Meols Hall in 1603. Listed 17th- and 18th-century cottages, some of them thatched, line Botanic Road and Churchgate.

The Botanic Gardens in Churchtown is a Grade II registered park with a Green Flag award.

Kew lies on Southport’s south-eastern side. It is home to Southport and Formby District General Hospital, on Town Lane.

Heritage and conservation

  • Churchtown Village conservation area, designated in 1973
  • North Meols conservation area, designated in 1988, on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register
  • Botanic Gardens, a Grade II registered park

Worth looking out for

  • Older buildings. Lime mortar, timber windows and slate roofs need the right materials. Historic England advises repairing old windows rather than replacing them where you can.
  • Listed buildings. Works that affect a listed building’s character need listed building consent first.
  • Shared estates. If your home is on an estate with shared roads, landscaping or play areas, those are usually paid for through an estate charge.

Every building is different. Book a call back and we’ll talk you through what matters for yours.

Questions people ask

Do you provide block management in Churchtown and Kew?
Yes. We provide block management, estate management and leasehold services in Churchtown and Kew from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport. Our qualified team looks after budgets, repairs, safety checks and accounts, and you can choose full management or AJ Lite.
Can we replace the windows in an older building?
Historic England advises repairing old windows rather than replacing them where you can: repairs usually cost less, keep the character and usually need no consent. Listed buildings need listed building consent for changes that affect their character, and your lease may need the landlord's consent too.
Is Churchtown a conservation area?
Yes. Churchtown Village was designated in 1973 and North Meols in 1988. The Botanic Gardens is a Grade II registered park.
Which council and fire service cover Churchtown and Kew?
Sefton Council. Fire and rescue: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.

General information about the law in England, not legal advice. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.

Local contacts

CouncilSefton Council
Fire and rescueMerseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Your managing agentAnthony James, Hoghton Street, Southport, 01704 545 800

Services for Churchtown and Kew

Full block managementAJ LiteSection 20 major works

Nearby areas we cover

Block management in SouthportBlock management in Birkdale and AinsdaleBlock management in Ormskirk and AughtonAll areas we cover

Guides for Churchtown and Kew

Local guidesLooking after a period building in SouthportConservation areas, listed buildings and the right repairs for Southport’s older blocks.EstatesFreehold estate charges: new rights on the wayTransparency and challenge rights for homeowners on private estates.Living in a flatAlterations: when you need consentWalls, floors and windows are the usual sticking points.Service chargesWhat can a service charge include?Your lease decides what you pay for. The law decides how it must be charged.
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Sources

Sefton Council: conservation areasSefton Council: Churchtown and North Meols conservation areas leafletSefton Council: Botanic Gardens, ChurchtownHistoric England: repair or change windows in an older homePlanning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, section 7Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service: community fire stations

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