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Tenders and contracts

Borough Council Procurement Policy (PDF, 343kb) West Lancashire Borough Council Procurement Strategy 2024-2029 Although tenders follow a similar format, the requirements of each tender are different and so a basic outline is all that is practical. This information is based on this council's

Pre-Application Advice

with the fee and information detailed in the form/checklist. Failure to submit all information required will prevent us from being able to deal with your enquiry. The enquiry can be sent by email to plan.apps@westlancs.gov.uk. The details of any pre-application enquiry and responses given are treated

West Lancs Outdoors - Happy & Healthy!

an array of self led activities for you to enjoy, ranging from a mini beast hunt, family walks, bingo, phonics trail etc. All activities take place from our local parks and countryside sites across the Borough. If you click on the links below, you can download the individual activity or alternatively

Council-owned Land & Property

term and the strength of the tenant's covenant will also be taken into account. All site investigation, preparation, ground & remedial works, construction and development to be at the developer's cost and risk. For more information visit Land on New Court Way - Development Opportunity Available

Customer Feedback

About the council Customer Feedback We are committed to consistently providing an excellent service to all our customers. We value all feedback about our services and see this as an opportunity to learn, adapt and improve, so that our customers can have confidence in us to deliver a quality

Data Protection Impact Assessments

15/09/2022 04/06/2024 Former Tenant Arrears Recovery Housing Services DPIA 2022/7 21/09/2022 22/10/2024 Needs Risk Assessment Pro-Forma ( Tenancy Agreements) Housing Services DPIA 2022/8 30/09/2022 14/10/2024 Fly tipping Cameras Environmental Services DPIA 2022/10 31/10/2022 31/10/2022 Policy Review

Dangerous dogs

penalty for illegal possession of a prohibited dog is a fine of £5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment. How to report a dangerous dog More information on dangerous and aggressive dogs can be found on the gov.uk (external link) website. Data protection is important to us. Information on how we handle

Solar Photovoltaic Panels

and contributing to our carbon neutrality aspirations. For more information and estimated costs and outputs for other renewable technologies for your home e.g. air source heat pumps and solar thermal hot water, please visit the Energy Saving Trust website. The Survey and Installation Process Before solar

Pay a bill

at your local Post Office, Paypoint Outlet or Payzone Outlet using a plastic payment card. Contact Customer Services on 01695 577 177 to request a card. The Post Office website has a Branch Finder (external link) facility to help you find your nearest Post Office quickly and easily. By post

What are elections?

Lancashire County Council's (external link) website. The next County Council Elections will take place in May 2029. 2. UK Parliamentary Elections The West Lancashire borough is served by the West Lancashire Parliamentary Constituency. The wards of North Meols and Hesketh Bank, Tarleton Village and 3 Polling

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

is that most development has some impact on infrastructure and should contribute to the cost of providing or improving infrastructure. From 1 September 2014, all developments that create more than 100sqm of new build gross internal area, or create a dwelling (irrespective of size) are liable for CIL

Report a change in circumstances

at housing.benefits@westlancs.gov.uk or visit the council offices in Derby Street, Ormskirk or the Customer Service Point in the Concourse, Skelmersdale. If you are moving out of the West Lancashire Borough Council area or no longer wish to claim housing benefit or council tax support please let us know straight

UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26

Business UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26 The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports Mission-delivery: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK. The UK government’s

Ways to get involved

of tenant volunteers who work with our local Councillors to consider performance, ensure all relevant policies and strategies are in place and have overview of all landlord services. They also consider reports from across our involved groups and service managers. Whether you are interested in any

The local economy

activities, accommodation and food services and transportation and storage. Together these sectors account for 62% of all jobs in the borough. To find out more about West Lancashire's employment and skills facts download the West Lancashire Employment & Skills Fact Sheet 2017 (PDF, 326KB) Transport

Self build and custom build register

for 4 years What happens next? We will try to determine your application for entry onto the register within 14 days of receipt and will advise you of one of three outcomes: If you meet all the required criteria, you will be placed on Part 1 of the Register. If you meet all except the local

Ward and District Maps

) UPG (PDF 3,583KB) UPH (PDF 2,568KB) Click the link below to access all wards within West Lancashire Borough Council All Wards Side Panels

Environmental improvements

and visitors to the area. Any suggestions will be considered for suitability to be included in our ongoing Environmental improvements programme. The merits of each scheme will be evaluated according to their feasibility, cost, social and environmental benefits. All suggested works must be on land owned

Applying for planning permission

in the validation and registration of planning applications, all submissions should be made online via the Planning Portal . Whilst delays can be anticipated during peak periods, we will work with you to advise of any implications. Submit a planning application online Planning application forms Planning

Garden waste recycling journey

Refuse & recycling Garden waste recycling journey What happens to your garden waste? We ensure that all garden waste collected from our residents in the borough is sent to a specialist, licensed company and properly recycled. The recycling journey: 1. You fill your brown bin with garden waste