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Council issues almost £9m of funding to help with cost of living crisis

to support them, and will continue to look for ways to help them as winter pressures bite. "As a starting point, I would urge anyone who is struggling to negotiate these incredibly difficult times to visit our Cost of Living Hub for further help and advice." To view and apply for the Council Tax

Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all!

visits. "We want to thank all the children who sent in entries and we hope our competition helped to spread some festive cheer. There were so many wonderful designs and we are very proud of the talented children we have in West Lancashire." Mark and Phoebe's winning designs both feature

Staying Safe at Christmas

. If you are struggling with the financial pressures of the festive season and managing Christmas bills, you can get in touch with the Council's Money Advice team on 01695 585252 or visit the money advice web pages. " Where to get help for domestic abuse concerns: The Liberty Centre is a West

Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme

our communities so that they are not only thriving but also supportive, inclusive, and sustainable." For more information about the West Lancashire Community Grants Fund Programme visit www.westlancs.gov.uk/UKSPFcommunitygrant and further information about the wider UKSPF investment plan for West

Your Vote is Your Voice, so make sure that you are registered to vote in West Lancashire

think that you will be able to vote at your local polling station on May Election Day, then you can apply for a postal vote. Alternatively, you can apply for a proxy vote, where someone you nominate can go to your polling station to vote on your behalf. To apply for a postal vote please visit

West Lancashire homes impacted by New Year flooding

with overnight accommodation. Officers have liaised with residents in the affected areas, visiting flooded properties to monitor any immediate need for assistance as well as making sure vulnerable residents are safe. The Council has also assisted with street cleaning and residents dealing

Update on recovery operation following New Year's Day floods

other elected members, I have visited the area over the last few days and can fully appreciate the devastation and heartbreak this has caused to those who have seen their homes and possessions ruined by floodwater. "I would like to reassure residents that this event and its causes will remain

West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost

. To see first-hand the impact of the funding, Councillors and Senior Officers from the Council visited the funded businesses. During their visit, they met with business owners, discussed the positive changes made possible by the grants and saw how these projects are benefiting the local economy

Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime

to empowering disadvantaged young people in communities, who visited secondary schools across West Lancashire, engaging directly with Year 11 students to deliver vital knife crime awareness sessions. These sessions aim to educate young people on the dangers of carrying knives, how to stay safe and how

Update on £150 energy rebate payments

energy rebate. The letter will include full details on what they must do and the information they will be required to provide to enable us to make payment as quickly as possible. Please note, we will never contact customers over the telephone or visit them to ask for personal or bank details. All

Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey

across the Borough to respond. Residents and groups who have not received a survey by post are also encouraged to have their views heard by visiting our resident feedback hub, Your Voice West Lancashire here. Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council, Yvonne Gagen, said: "Thank you to everyone who has

The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message

of our community, supporting the most vulnerable in so many ways during these difficult times and I congratulate them on their vital and tireless work. "I would also like to recognise Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club for their work in the community, Skelmersdale Veterans for inviting me to visit

Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey

communities." Tenants who have not received a survey by post are also encouraged to have their views heard by visiting our tenant feedback hub on our consultation platform Your Voice West Lancashire. Tenants can access the Tenant Hub with the same login details as the Your Voice West Lancashire site

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

stock, each child will be entitled to two of each item upon request. Residents can visit www.skelmersdalefuss.co.uk to enquire about uniform collection. Side Panels

Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services

Offices. The people of the United Kingdom owe a debt of gratitude to all of our Emergency Services and the flag raising is an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the work that they do.” You can visit the website https://www.999day.org.uk/ to find out more about 999 (Emergency Services) Day. Side

Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028

ambitions and priorities of the Council for the forthcoming years. It allows us, working alongside our partners and stakeholders, to align activity and resources that aims to deliver our vision for West Lancashire as the place of choice to live, work, visit and invest. The new priorities have been shaped

Call for Projects to deliver bespoke employability and skills support.

". This scheme is funded by UK Shared Prosperity Funding under the Supporting Local Businesses theme, to help support businesses struggling to recruit in skilled roles within their business. For more information about the wider UKSPF investment plan for West Lancashire visit www.westlancs.gov.uk/UKSPF

Dial A Ride services continue for West Lancashire as Council confirms continued support 

volunteer driven private cars. West Lancashire Dial A Ride is not affected by some changes to funding taking place in other areas of the County. For more information on their services, please visit http://www.wldar.org.uk or call 01704 893373 Side Panels

Ting tang! Ormskirk Medieval Festival returns for 2024

with plenty to see and do for all the family. “It is one of the true highlights on the Borough's events calendar and is a great way to bring thee whole community together, for what has traditionally been a good weather weekend. “Let’s hope the sun shines once again, as thousands visit Coronation Park

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

.” As an ‘island nation’ the UK relies on Merchant Navy seafarers for 95% of imports, including almost half the food we eat. The UK has the largest ports industry in Europe. 75% of our exports (by volume) are shipped from UK ports. Visit the website https://www.merchantnavyfund.org/merchant-navy-day/ for more