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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

Station Approach

Approach is situated adjacent to Ormskirk Train Station (external link) . Bus links are also widely available in Ormskirk's town centre. Visit the Arriva website (external link) for up to the minute information. Accessibility Our Parks and Countryside Service work hard to manage and maintain all

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

CIL charges and calculating CIL

at the point a planning permission is granted. The index may increase or decrease. The current index from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 is 1.65 (rounded figure). This 'CIL Index' is set by the RICS. From 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, the CIL index will be 1.69 (rounded figure). Calculating CIL CIL

Single occupier and other discounts

child benefits for who left school or college after 30 April, for the period between the end of their course and the following 1 November full-time students or student nurses Apprentices non-British spouses or dependants of full-time students who are prevented from working in the UK or claiming

Details of historic applications and copying requests

Planning Details of historic applications and copying requests Historic applications You can view the details of Building Regulations submissions from 1 January 1999 by searching on Public Access Search Building Regulations submissions . If you require details of submissions before 1999 or a full

Sex establishments

operate outside the law. The Council passed a resolution (PDF 80.1kb) to adopt this new legislation from 1 November 2010. The following forms of entertainment, as they are commonly understood, are likely to be included: Lap dancing Pole dancing Table dancing Strip shows Peep shows Live sex shows Certain

COVID Commemoration Garden

are: Design 1 Design 2 Design 12 Design 13 Now these 4 winning designs have been selected – local artist, Sarah Jane Richards will produce and deliver 4 pieces of glass artwork, working with Phill Gregson to ensure design and fit in wooden uprights. We would like to thank all the children who

Children and Young People

to be able to function in society and meet the demands of everyday life; people in good mental health have the ability to recover effectively from illness, change, or misfortune.” If you feel that that you may be developing a mental health problem, you should firstly make an appointment to discuss

Who pays CIL, and when?

and/or infrastructure to be provided, instead of money, to satisfy a charge arising from the levy. This is known as Payment in Kind, and our Payment in Kind Policy (PDF 87kb) sets out the requirements. More information can be found on the CLG website (external link) or by contacting the CIL Officer. What

Organising a street party

. Insurance protects you as the organiser for unforeseen incidents. You will find it helpful to go onto the Streets Alive website (external link) and The Big Lunch website (external link) for further advice. Quotes for insurance start from as little as £50. The costs can always be split between residents

Changing Lifestyles Programme

-referral form (external website) or see your GP, Nurse or other health care professional to be referred. *please note referrals are subject to eligibility criteria If you would like more details, please email changinglifestyles@westlancs.gov.uk Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a change. Changing

Abbey Lakes, Up Holland

and parking for cars is limited, however public transport is available, just visit the Arriva (external link) or Orrell Train Station (external link) website for more information about localised bus and train routes. Accessibility The Parks and Countryside Service do their best to keep Abbey Lakes

Cycling

Station has a secure cycle shelter. To apply for a swipe card, visit the Merseyrail (external link) website. Cycling strategy We are keen to encourage cycle use for both commuting and leisure, and have produced a strategy to develop better cycle routes and facilities across the district: Download

Ruff Wood, Ormskirk

by car or on foot via Vicarage Lane or Ruff Lane, both of which surround the west side of the site. Ormskirk Train Station (external link) is just ten minutes away on foot and bus stations are also widely available in Ormskirk's town centre. Visit the Arriva website (external link) for up

Stanley Coronation Park, Skelmersdale

are available at Up Holland Train Station (external link) . For bus links, refer to the Arriva website (external link) for up to the minute information. Accessibility Our Parks and Countryside Service work hard to manage and maintain all of our sites to ensure that they are accessible and safe for all

Downsizing scheme

? Applicants must complete an application form to join the council's housing register and then bid for suitable properties via the Homefinder website. Tenants who qualify for the downsizing scheme will be contacted by a Lettings Officer at the point an offer of accommodation is being made. Mutual

Help and advice for private sector landlords

for landlords, which can be found on the gov.uk page at this link . Pet friendly tenancies The Government has produced a new standard tenancy agreement that landlords can use that covers consent for tenants to have pets. The new agreement can be viewed on Gov.uk (external link) website. Private Sector Housing

FOI Publication Scheme

and Warm Spaces. Lancashire County Council are responsible for these services. You can find more information on their website Classes of information - Lancashire County Council The email address for Lancashire County Council is: FreedomofInformation@lancashire.gov.uk The postal address is: Lancashire

West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027

. Download West Lancs Local Plan 2012-27 (PDF 2mb) Chapter 1 - Foreword and Introduction (PDF 3.8mb) Chapter 2 - Spatial Portrait (PDF 1.3mb) Chapter 3 - A Vision for West Lancashire (PDF 1.2mb) Chapter 4 - Strategic Policies (SP1-SP3) (PDF 3.9mb) Chapter 5 - General Development Policies (GN1-GN5) (PDF