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Hedgerow removal notice

. In calculating the total length of a hedgerow, any gap resulting from a contravention of these regulations and any gap not exceeding 20 metres should be treated as part of the hedgerow. A hedgerow, which meets another hedgerow, is to be treated as ending at the point of intersection or junction

FoI: The Public Interest Test

, and not the private interests of the requester. In carrying out the public interest test the authority should consider the circumstances at the time at which it deals with the request. If carrying out an internal review, it may consider the circumstances up to the point that review is completed. Public interest

Hunter's Hill, Hilldale

Leisure & recreation Hunter's Hill, Hilldale Hunter's Hill was a former quarry that has since been transformed by the Council to make the most of its beautiful woodlands, shrubs and rock faces by creating footpaths, wheelchair access, seating and picnic areas as well as scenic view points

Home Energy Conservation Report

Housing Home Energy Conservation Report Legal requirements in the Climate Change Act 2008 provide the starting point for central and local government to significantly improve the energy efficiency of residential accommodation across the country. The Act sets specific targets for reductions

Getting back to work

home or at one of our Customer Service Points. Side Panels

Budgeting and Money Advice

Customer Service Points at the Concourse in Skelmersdale or 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk. Side Panels Contact Money Advice Team moneyadvice@westlancs.gov.uk 01695 585252

Conservation management and appraisals

personal data, please see the Planning Privacy Notice on our Website, hard copies of which are available on request. A full copy of our Data Protection Policy, which explains how we administer, process and store your data, can be viewed and downloaded from our Website. Management plans Building

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

on the Serco website (external link) Asylum seekers are not allowed to work, claim benefits or apply for housing with the Council. Refugees Refugees are people who have been granted asylum and have the right to stay in the UK. This means they have the right to live and work in the UK and can access state

Mutual exchange

to complete your application. We will not unreasonably reject an application, but if you are unsure whether you are eligible for a mutual exchange you can contact your Neighbourhood Officer. Once you have registered, the website will automatically match you up with people that are interested

CIL charges and calculating CIL

 liable area will be 150sqm. Index linking The CIL calculations include an index rate. CIL rates are index linked to make sure that the levy rate is responsive to market conditions. The index is calculated to track the change between the rate at the point CIL was introduced, and the rate

Chimney height approval

, a proportion of the gases and of the freely suspended fine particles will reach the ground although not affected by gravity. The higher the point of discharge and the greater the total heat content of the discharges gases, the more widespread and diluted will be the fine particles and gases

Housing Ombudsman Self-Assessment

the Housing Ombudsman Complaints handling code, visit their website . On 1st October 2022 we launched a new Customer Feedback Policy which meets the requirement of the code and incorporates best practice recommended by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, who deals with complaints for other

Awaabs Law and the HHSRS Hazards

-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing property. His death highlighted the urgent need for stronger legal protections for tenants. What Does Awaab’s Law Require? Under Awaab’s Law, councils and housing associations must take swift and effective

What our duties are

the needs of other people. Encouraging people with certain protected characteristics to participate in public life or in other activities where their participation is disproportionately low. More information about the PSED can be found on the website of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (external

Tree preservation orders

contractor that has been vetted and approved by the council, please visit our approved arboricultural contractors page. The tree care information section of the Trees Are Good website (external link) has lots of useful information about hiring an arborist, pruning mature and young trees, mature tree care

High hedges

you have made every reasonable effort to discuss the problem with your neighbour. Approaching the Council should be a last resort. Guidance documents entitled Prevention and Cure (external link) and Hedge Height and Light Loss (external link) are available at Gov UK website. How to make a complaint

Relief and exemptions from CIL

whether or not giving the exemption or relief would constitute a state aid. More details on CIL and state aid can be found on the CLG website (external link) Side Panels Contact CIL CIL@westlancs.gov.uk

Appeals

Inspectorate (PINS). The table below sets out which body you should apply to. More detail on how to apply to either the VOA or PINS can be found on the Planning Portal (external link) and on the CLG website (external link). Grounds of challenge Appeal made to Deadline for appeal Notes First

Benefits of physical activity

. Regular exercise can also strengthen bones and muscles, improve flexibility, boost self-esteem and improve longevity. For more information visit the NHS Website (External Link) on the Benefits of Exercise. Social aspects of physical activity Physical activity has significant social benefits

Public registers

details and Food Hygiene Ratings can be viewed on the Food Standards Agency website Approved food premises Gambling (Gambling Act 2005) - download a copy of the Gambling (Gambling Act 2005) register Street trading Markets Alcohol, entertainment & takeaways (Licensing Act 2003) - download a copy