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- Summer fun returns to West Lancashire with the Green Fayre
Published: 11/07/2025 - Ormskirk’s sweetest summer tradition returns as the Gingerbread Festival is back!
Published: 08/07/2025 - Councillor Anne Fennell elected new Mayor of West Lancashire
Published: 23/05/2025 - West Lancashire Borough Council and Police join forces in neighbourhood safety initiative
Published: 08/05/2025 - Skelmersdale Masterplan approved by West Lancashire Borough Council
Published: 08/05/2025 - Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub
Published: 20/03/2025 - £100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services
Published: 19/03/2025 - West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost
Published: 18/03/2025 - Community Engagement Roadshows to return for 2025
Published: 17/03/2025 - Council sets sustainable budget for 2025/26
Published: 14/03/2025 - Local Council supercharges Up Holland Hub with £17,500 boost
Published: 13/03/2025 - WorkWell service launches across West Lancashire, supporting people with health conditions entering employment or stay in work
Published: 13/03/2025 - Council to consider further savings
Published: 10/03/2025 - Councillors still to set a balanced budget
Published: 04/03/2025 - West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator
Published: 27/02/2025 - Construction begins on transformative Skelmersdale housing project
Published: 20/02/2025 - Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan
Published: 18/02/2025 - Council supports Ormskirk school’s goal with new artificial football pitches
Published: 11/02/2025 - West Lancashire Borough Council approves new infrastructure funding for community improvements
Published: 05/02/2025 - Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports
Published: 03/02/2025 - Council funding boosts Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers in reducing loneliness and isolation
Published: 20/01/2025 - Update on recovery operation following New Year floods
Published: 09/01/2025 - West Lancashire homes impacted by flooding following heavy rain
Published: 03/01/2025 - A Christmas Message from Councillor Yvonne Gagen, Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council
Published: 20/12/2024 - A Christmas Message from the Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Julian Finch
Published: 20/12/2024 - The Hub at Banks Scores Funding for 3G Football Pitches
Published: 10/12/2024 - Embrace the season of goodwill on Small Business Saturday
Published: 02/12/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council shares 2023/24 annual report
Published: 20/11/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls
Published: 20/11/2024 - Christmas Light Switch-on events bring festive season to life in West Lancashire
Published: 19/11/2024 - Council to ramp up support for pensioners this winter
Published: 18/11/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council responds to National Planning Policy Framework consultation
Published: 12/11/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council seeks public views on £500,000 funding for community projects
Published: 06/11/2024 - West Lancashire to pay tribute to the fallen
Published: 05/11/2024 - Bright Sparx safety campaign returns for 2024
Published: 30/10/2024 - Council launches consultation on Skelmersdale Masterplan
Published: 23/10/2024 - Council agrees to public consultation on future of leisure centres
Published: 18/10/2024 - Council takes steps towards delivery of two new Wellbeing and Leisure Hubs
Published: 08/10/2024 - Council Supports The Liberty Centre to Strengthen Domestic Abuse Support Services
Published: 04/10/2024 - Kick off for Burscough Sports renovation
Published: 02/10/2024 - West Lancashire Welcomes Edge Hill University Students for 2024
Published: 27/09/2024 - Council awards £40,000 to Volunteer It Yourself for youth-led community projects
Published: 26/09/2024 - Council launches Embrace Digital marketing sessions to help local businesses thrive in the digital age
Published: 11/09/2024 - Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club Secures Funding to Empower Skelmersdale
Published: 10/09/2024 - Skelmersdale’s Fairhaven Park revamp set to create new opportunities for local young people
Published: 05/09/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council joins over 100 local authorities in appeal to ‘Save our Council Homes’
Published: 04/09/2024 - Stable Lives races forward thanks to funding boost
Published: 03/09/2024 - Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers
Published: 30/08/2024 - Duo of free family-friendly summer events return to West Lancashire
Published: 13/08/2024 - Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives
Published: 07/08/2024 - Council Funding Boosts Burscough Community Farm CIC
Published: 02/08/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council achieves ‘Silver Award’ from Ministry of Defence
Published: 19/07/2024 - The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire
Published: 19/07/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council Invites Residents to Participate in 2024 Citizen Survey
Published: 15/07/2024 - The Green Fayre set for return to Beacon Country Park
Published: 15/07/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council Invites Stakeholders to Participate in 2024 Stakeholder Survey
Published: 15/07/2024 - Planning approved for Maryvale housing scheme
Published: 24/05/2024 - It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade
Published: 23/05/2024 - Popular Community Impact Days return to West Lancashire for 2024
Published: 23/05/2024 - Beacon to light up to commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary
Published: 20/05/2024 - Views sought on new Homelessness & Rough Sleepers Strategy
Published: 20/05/2024 - Councillor Julian Finch appointed new Mayor for West Lancashire
Published: 17/05/2024 - West Lancashire Borough Council embarks on new governance structure
Published: 17/05/2024 - Collaborative Innovation Programme launched to West Lancashire SMES
Published: 10/05/2024 - Ormskirk Medieval Festival returns for 2024
Published: 09/05/2024 - Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections
Published: 09/04/2024 - Your Vote is Your Voice, so make sure that you are registered to vote in West Lancashire
Published: 05/04/2024 - Council joins Edge Hill University and UCLan to drive forward innovation & growth in local business
Published: 19/03/2024 - ‘Love your West Lancs’ - Council calls on residents and communities to join this year’s Great British Spring Clean
Published: 19/03/2024 - Council commits £1.2million to funding West Lancashire voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector
Published: 19/03/2024 - Council sets budget for 2024/25
Published: 18/03/2024 - Healthy Weight Scheme brings £375,000 boost to West Lancashire
Published: 18/03/2024 - Update on delays faced by Linear Park delivery
Published: 15/03/2024 - Changing Places pods to be installed at two West Lancashire locations
Published: 15/03/2024 - Polling Districts and Places Review 2024
Published: 08/03/2024 - Dial A Ride services continue for West Lancashire as Council confirms continued support
Published: 07/03/2024 - Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre
Published: 01/03/2024 - Planning approved for 'great' Digmoor Revival Project Phase 1
Published: 01/03/2024 - Make your business, our business and join us at our next West Lancashire ‘Boost Your Business’ Roadshow
Published: 29/02/2024 - Council commits to increasing diversity in democracy
Published: 27/02/2024 - Council adopts Charter for Families Bereaved Through Public Tragedy
Published: 27/02/2024 - Handover of eight energy-efficient bungalows in revolutionary Tawd Valley Housing project
Published: 27/02/2024 - Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale.
Published: 16/02/2024 - Licence to Sew – a bespoke programme supporting local people with the opportunity to upskill.
Published: 12/02/2024 - Views sought for Draft Housing Strategy 2024-2029
Published: 12/02/2024 - Skelmersdale Ambassadors welcomes businesses and organisations to attend their first event of 2024
Published: 02/02/2024 - Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year message (1)
Published: 20/12/2023 - The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message to the Borough
Published: 20/12/2023 - New tenants move into Tawd Valley Developments' sustainable homes
Published: 14/12/2023 - Council approves new CIL funding bids for local projects
Published: 12/12/2023 - Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows
Published: 29/11/2023 - Call for Projects to deliver bespoke employability and skills support.
Published: 13/11/2023 - West Lancashire to remember the Fallen (1)
Published: 08/11/2023 - Former Councillor presented with Honorary Alderman status
Published: 03/11/2023 - Christmas Lights Switch On events return to bring festive cheer to the Borough
Published: 31/10/2023 - Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme
Published: 30/10/2023 - Have some scarily-good fun at our leisure venues this half term!
Published: 24/10/2023 - Council's Annual Review - a year of working hard for West Lancashire
Published: 19/10/2023 - Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028
Published: 19/10/2023 - Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold
Published: 11/10/2023 - Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses!
Published: 03/10/2023 - Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy Projects
Published: 02/10/2023 - Green Light for key part of West Lancashire Linear Park Project
Published: 27/09/2023 - Working together for 'Welcome Week 2023'
Published: 25/09/2023 - Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services
Published: 07/09/2023 - Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival set to return
Published: 14/08/2023 - Local MP marks residents’ move-in at latest Skelmersdale housing scheme from Tawd Valley Developments
Published: 02/08/2023 - Skelmersdale puts on a show!
Published: 20/07/2023On 30th July, Skelmersdale Amphitheatre is set to host the return of the free, family-friendly event, The Skelmersdale Show.
- West Lancashire champions fair and responsible tax conduct
Published: 20/07/2023West Lancashire Borough Council has committed to leading the way on responsible tax conduct following a successful motion put forward by Councillor Adam Yates of the Labour group.
- Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects
Published: 20/07/2023During last night's Full Council meeting, an update in relation to progress of the proposed linear parks between Ormskirk – Burscough and Tarleton - Hesketh Bank was provided to Councillors.
- Council approves plans for £4.2 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Published: 20/07/2023Following a meeting of the Full Council on 19 July, West Lancashire Borough Council has voted to support the proposed UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) investment plan to deliver a series of key initiatives until March 2025.
- Council approves Community Wealth Building strategy to boost local economy for all
Published: 20/07/2023At a meeting of Full Council on 19 July, Councillors approved a five-year community wealth building strategy to deliver significant local economic, social and environmental benefits to the Borough.
- Celebrate the countryside and countryside living at The Green Fayre
Published: 17/07/2023 - West Lancashire Borough Council granted share of Government social housing retrofit fund
Published: 11/07/2023 - Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS
Published: 07/07/2023 - Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say
Published: 29/06/2023West Lancashire Borough Council is developing a new Council Plan for 2023-2028 and is inviting residents and partners to engage in an online consultation exercise to share their views on the draft plan.
- West Lancashire Borough Council to consult residents on Beacon Country Park Vision
Published: 27/06/2023West Lancashire Borough Council has launched a consultation to give residents the opportunity to have their say on the proposed vision for Beacon Country Park.
- Councillor Maureen Nixon appointed new Mayor for West Lancashire
Published: 19/05/2023 - Ormskirk's Medieval Festival - a Eurovision Battle Royale!
Published: 10/05/2023 - Join our Community Coronation event!
Published: 02/05/2023 - Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May
Published: 12/04/2023 - Litter Heroes assemble across the Borough for Great British Spring Clean campaign
Published: 21/03/2023 - Hundreds of new kitchens and bathroom set for council hom
Published: 21/03/2023 - West Lancashire Borough Council reveals transformational vision for Beacon Country Park
Published: 20/03/2023 - Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt
Published: 17/03/2023 - Voter ID Consultation
Published: 15/03/2023 - Thinking about becoming a councillor? Join our Candidates Briefing
Published: 10/03/2023 - Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs
Published: 09/03/2023 - Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey
Published: 24/02/2023 - Ashley Dalton elected as MP for West Lancashire
Published: 10/02/2023 - Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election
Published: 10/01/2023 - Staying Safe at Christmas
Published: 23/12/2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy
Published: 20/12/2022 - The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas Message
Published: 19/12/2022 - Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year message
Published: 19/12/2022 - Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all!
Published: 19/12/2022 - Council approves plans to pause Beacon Golf Course and to explore a new leisure offer for the area
Published: 16/12/2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council Christmas Opening Hours
Published: 15/12/2022 - Park for just £1 in Ormskirk this Christmas
Published: 01/12/2022 - Borough's businesses are streets ahead
Published: 01/12/2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to stand against domestic violence
Published: 25/11/2022 - West Lancashire Sex Establishment Licensing Policy Review
Published: 18/11/2022 - Borough set to dazzle this festive season as the Christmas Lights sparkle in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk
Published: 09/11/2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council - Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021 – 2022
Published: 02/11/2022 - Council issues almost £9m of funding to help with cost of living crisis
Published: 28/10/2022 - Be a Bright Spark this November!
Published: 20/10/2022 - Council and partners come together to answer your questions
Published: 14/10/2022 - Skelmersdale Junior Football League to return THIS SUNDAY (16 Oct) after partners agree way forward
Published: 12/10/2022 - Statement from West Lancashire Borough Council on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published: 09/09/2022 - Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day
Published: 31/08/2022 - Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival declared a huge success
Published: 30/08/2022 - New Bank Holiday Festival announced for Ormskirk
Published: 19/08/2022 - Further update on £150 energy rebate payments
Published: 16/08/2022 - Beacon Country Park and Coronation Park fly the flag as two of the country’s best green spaces
Published: 01/08/2022 - What do you think about West Lancashire's polling places?
Published: 29/07/2022 - New direction for Council's development company agreed in principle pending business plan approval
Published: 22/07/2022 - Council gives Green Light to Car Meet PSPO
Published: 22/07/2022 - Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park
Published: 19/07/2022 - £150 Energy Bill Rebate: Update for non-Direct Debit customers
Published: 18/07/2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council's response to Department of Transport decision to block Skelmersdale rail link plans
Published: 08/07/2022 - Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey
Published: 04/07/2022 - Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag!
Published: 29/06/2022Dog owners who walk their pets in Beacon Country Park are being given a helping hand by West Lancs Borough Council, the Dogs' Trust and Keep Britain Tidy to make it easier for them to responsibly bin the dreaded black bag!
- West Lancashire pays respects to our armed forces
Published: 22/06/2022West Lancashire yesterday honoured the sacrifices made by military services at a special ceremony to commemorate Armed Forces Day
- Funding pays for beautiful new tribute to armed forces at war memorial
Published: 22/06/2022Beautifully crafted benches that pay tribute to those who served in the First and Second World Wars have been installed at Up Holland's War Memorial
- Council makes key decisions to support the Borough's economy
Published: 17/06/2022West Lancashire Borough Council is constantly working on ambitious plans to regenerate West Lancashire and has made important decisions that will help boost the local economy
- New Skelmersdale Tawd Valley Centre complete as Borough gets ready to embrace a bright future
Published: 14/06/2022 - Platinum Jubilee celebrations a great success
Published: 07/06/2022Residents flocked to events planned by West Lancashire Borough Council and local groups to celebrate the Jubilee in style
- Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents
Published: 01/06/2022 - Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey
Published: 30/05/2022 - Community groups invited to join celebrations as Skelmersdale's Tawd Valley Centre nears completion
Published: 30/05/2022 - Proud day for West Lancashire as the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment parades through Ormskirk
Published: 30/05/2022 - Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses
Published: 24/05/2022 - A new Mayor for West Lancashire
Published: 19/05/2022 - New Leader elected for West Lancashire Borough Council
Published: 19/05/2022 - Update on £150 energy rebate payments
Published: 16/05/2022 - Don't miss the fantastic Ormskirk Medieval Festival
Published: 29/04/2022Find out what life was like in West Lancashire 900 years ago by coming along to the marvellous Ormskirk Medieval Festival at Coronation Park
- Join the Great British Spring Clean to keep our communities tidy
Published: 29/03/2022 - Apply now for a postal vote
Published: 11/03/2022 - Candidates Briefing - Would you like to be a Councillor?
Published: 03/03/2022 - Renowned artists to celebrate the Borough with new artworks
Published: 03/03/2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council successfully agrees budget to maintain services and foster prosperity
Published: 25/02/2022 - Mayor of West Lancashire's charity football match to commemorate famous football win
Published: 15/02/2022 - Millions awarded to businesses to support them through COVID-19 pandemic
Published: 10/02/2022 - Leader of West Lancs Council calls on Andy Burnham to re-think Clean Air Zone plans
Published: 04/02/2022 - Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward
Published: 01/02/2022 - Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire"
Published: 31/01/2022 - Help shape plans for Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre
Published: 27/01/2022 - WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU?
Published: 11/01/2022 - Council wants your views on unauthorised car meets
Published: 06/01/2022
