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FoI: Charges for information requests

if you think the charge you have received for the information is unfair. Contact the FOI Compliance Team (complaints), Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF or visit the Information Commissioner's website (external link ) for more information. Side Panels Contact Freedom

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

Getting back to work

are considering starting up your own business you could get help from a government backed scheme. Visit Start Up Loan (external link) to find out more. Skills Toolkit The Skills Toolkit (external link) is an online learning platform giving people access to free, high-quality digital, numeracy

Tenant Newsletter 2025 - Summer Edition

moneyadvice@westlancs.gov.uk School Uniform Help: More information available via skelmersdalefuss.co.uk More Help Online: Visit: westlancs.gov.uk/moneyadvice Council Team Delivers Vital Help Worth Over £1 Million West Lancashire Borough Council’s Money Advice Team has provided over £1 million in financial support

Awaabs Law and the HHSRS Hazards

flame or fire, hot objects and non-water based liquids. Scalds caused by contact with hot liquids and vapours. Burns, scalds, permanent scarring and death. 26 Collision and entrapment Risks of physical injuries from trapping body parts in architectural features such as trapping fingers in doors

Ending your tenancy

, you should contact the housing benefits team for further advice. Visit the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support pages Meter readings For your own benefit, please make arrangements for final readings to be taken by the companies who supply your gas and electricity. You should also contact your

Can I apply for a council home?

of unacceptable behaviour serious enough to make them unsuitable to be a tenant. e.g. Rent arrears, or anti social behaviour B. Damage/Neglect of Council property Current Council tenants who have not maintained their property in accordance with the terms of their tenancy. C. Right to buy Those who previously

Adaptations for disabled people

major adaptations, a referral will be sent to our Property Services Team, who will arrange for the works to be carried out. How long will I have to wait? Once we have received the referral from Lancashire County Council, we will prioritise your application based on the level of priority it has been

Benefits of working for the Council

for internal members of staff to apply for roles on a secondment basis, providing prior permission is granted from the immediate Line Manager or Head of Service, which can provide valuable development opportunities for employees to further their knowledge, skills, and abilities, and ultimately

Paying your rent

tenancy number. Download a standing order mandate (PDF 21.5kb) and send your completed form to your bank and email a copy to incometeam@westlancs.gov.uk or post to Income & Financial Inclusion Team, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2DF. Alternatively call 01695 585252 or visit one of our Customer

Article 4

of the Conservation Areas listed below and the extent of the Directions in place, please visit the Conservation Area maps page. Ashfield Terrace, Appley Bridge (PDF 130kb) Briars Brook, Lathom (PDF 99kb) Fulwood Avenue/Douglas Avenue, Tarleton (PDF 112kb) Fulwood Avenue/Douglas Avenue, Tarleton - 2015

Housing Conditions Claims

in Skelmersdale, or you can speak to one of our team in the Customer Contact Center on 01695 577177. We always want to listen to you and resolve any issues you may have so we can put things right as soon as possible. If you are unhappy with our services or the way we have handled a repair, please follow our

Business Support Grants

to deliver financial support to businesses who were forced to close during periods of national and local restrictions. "Our grant came very quickly, can I just say thanks as it must be hard work for your team sorting all this. I think you’ve done a great job with this." Heyes Opticians, Skelmersdale

Right of complaint

About the council Right of complaint You have the right to lodge a complaint about any aspect of how we are handling your data with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. Please visit www.ico.org.uk. However, we would welcome the opportunity to review your feedback first, to help us learn from

Weekly list of planning applications

Planning Weekly list of planning applications View the weekly lists of planning applications validated. Weekly lists of planning applications validated Side Panels Contact Planning Support Team plan.apps@westlancs.gov.uk

Help to Claim

for the first time Needs support regarding claiming or managing their income up to the first award of Universal Credit Council Tenants If you are a council tenant and need support with Universal Credit, support is available through our Money Advice team. You can email the Money advice team

Disabled facilities grants

to decide which assessment route is best. You can contact the Housing Adaptations Team on 01695 577 177 or by email at HousingAdaptations@westlancs.gov.uk Once your needs have been assessed and major adaptations are recommended, a Housing Adaptations Technical Officer will visit you to carry out

Parking in Ormskirk

. This includes ensuring the lines and signs are legible and that the car park surfaces are free from defects. For more information about council expenditure visit our open data page. Data protection is important to us. Information on how we handle and protect your data including our Corporate Privacy

Environmentally friendly motoring

Environment Environmentally friendly motoring In order to promote environmentally friendly motoring we've published a special leaflet, Motoring and Air Pollution: Download motoring and air pollution (PDF 148kb) Side Panels Contact Environmental Protection Team envhealth.admin@westlancs.gov.uk

Relationships with suppliers

form of inducement from suppliers is strictly prohibited. If you would like more information about this please contact the Purchasing Team. Side Panels Contact Purchasing team Purchasing enquiries