1 - 3 v FC Halifax Town (H) 11/10/2025 At Southport Central, we are committed to fair, accurate, and independent journalism that serves the interests of our readers and community. Our editorial standards are guided by the IMPRESS Standards Code, and we take seriously our role in documenting local sport and holding organisations to account.
Our Commitments
Accuracy: We aim to ensure all reporting is factually correct and well-sourced. If errors occur, we will correct them transparently and promptly (see our corrections policy below).
Fairness and Balance: We aim to present a fair and balanced account, offering a right of reply where appropriate.
Editorial Independence: Southport Central is independently owned and operated by Daniel Hayes. We have no affiliation with Southport FC, Southport RFC, or any other club we cover.
Transparency: Any sponsored, affiliate, or commercial content will be clearly labelled as such. As of now, we do not publish paid-for or sponsored content.
Separation of Fact and Opinion: News reporting and opinion/comment pieces are clearly distinguished. Commentary is published to encourage informed discussion, not to mislead.
Images
All images featured on this website are used for non-commercial, educational purposes. These images remain the property of their respective copyright holders. We use these images to promote public knowledge and appreciation of our shared heritage. If you are the copyright holder of any image and wish for it to be removed, please contact us at complaints@southportcentral.co.uk, and we will address your request promptly.
Corrections Policy
If we discover a factual error in our reporting, we will:
- Correct it as soon as possible
- Note the correction at the bottom of the article, with a brief explanation where necessary
If a significant error was made, we may also issue a standalone correction or clarification.
We welcome feedback and will always consider new information or context that may improve the accuracy or fairness of our coverage.
Ownership & Funding
The site is self-funded and does not currently receive any external income from advertising, sponsorship, or partnerships. If that changes in the future, we will clearly label any content that is paid for, sponsored, or commercially influenced.
Southport Central operates on a not-for-profit basis, with the sole aim of informing, documenting, and promoting fair and accurate coverage of local sport and community issues.
We are regulated by IMPRESS, the UK independent press regulator, to further strengthen our accountability and editorial integrity.
Complaints Procedure
We welcome feedback and are committed to correcting any errors or addressing concerns transparently and fairly.
If you believe that an article or piece of content published on Southport Central is inaccurate, unfair, or otherwise problematic, please let us know so we can investigate and respond appropriately.
How to Make a Complaint
We can look into complaints about items we have published which are in our control. We adhere to the Standards Code adopted by Impress and can only deal with complaints which relate to an alleged breach of the standards set out in this Code.
We can only deal with your complaint if you are:
- personally and directly affected by an alleged breach of the Code
- a representative group affected by an alleged breach of the Code, where there is public interest in your complaint
- a third party seeking to ensure accuracy of published information
We are also regulated by Impress, but initial complaints must be made to us, Southport Central, using the following details:
Email: complaints@southportcentral.co.uk
We will acknowledge your complaint by e-mail or in writing within 7 calendar days and will normally respond to your complaint with a final decision letter within 21 calendar days. If we uphold your complaint, we will tell you the remedial actions we have taken.
If you are not satisfied with the final response to your complaint, or if you do not hear from us within 21 calendar days of submitting your complaint, then you can refer your complaint to our independent regulator Impress at this link or by contacting them directly using the following information:
W: impressorg.com/complaints
E: complaints@impressorg.com
T: 020 3325 4288
Our Approach
We take all complaints seriously. If an error has occurred, we will correct it promptly and clearly on the original article. Where appropriate, we will also publish a standalone correction or clarification.
We are committed to fair and responsible reporting, and we value reader input in helping us uphold those standards.
