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Skelmersdale’s Fairhaven Park revamp set to create new opportunities for local young people

News Thursday, September 5, 2024 Skelmersdale’s Fairhaven Park revamp set to create new opportunities for local young people West Lancashire Borough Council’s Tawd Valley Developments (TVD) is joining forces with Whitfield and Brown, John McCall Architects and national social enterprise Volunteer

Be a Bright Spark this November!

News Thursday, October 20, 2022 Be a Bright Spark this November! West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership relaunches Bright Sparx campaign Public urged to consider vulnerable people, neighbours and pets on Bonfire Night Community activities and extra safety measures will help keep the Borough

Council to consider new parking arrangements 

News Thursday, February 19, 2026 Council to consider new parking arrangements Council to consider a report outlining proposed updates to parking arrangements Council report proposes additional new ways of paying for parking including the introduction of an online app Parking changes to support

West Lancashire Borough Council calls for adult and children’s A&E services to be at Ormskirk Hospital

are encouraged to participate in the consultation and make their views heard by visiting: About the consultation | Your Say Shaping Care Together There are also a number of public Q&A sessions residents can attend to find out more: Online session, Wednesday 20 August, 5.30pm to 7pm Online session, Tuesday 26

Councillors still to set a balanced budget 

News Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Councillors still to set a balanced budget Councillors still to set a balanced budget West Lancashire Borough Council’s elected members have not set a balanced budget at the annual budget setting meeting on Wednesday 26 February 2025. Given the decision by Councillors

West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy

News Tuesday, December 20, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy Residents are invited to have their say on renewal of the Public Space Protection Order that governs relevant dog controls Policy review will consider the inclusion of two new children's play areas

Council to support long-term grassroots sport for JMO leisure investment

News Thursday, March 26, 2026 Council to support long-term grassroots sport for JMO leisure investment West Lancashire Borough Council has announced significant investment by the JMO Sports Park in Skelmersdale as part of an enhanced long-term agreement that will strengthen local leisure provision

A new Mayor for West Lancashire

events while raising money for her chosen charities. Mayor Westley said: "I am honoured to take up this position representing our fantastic borough, promoting the many great reasons to live, work and visit West Lancs. "I'm greatly looking forward to meeting more of our incredible residents and helping

Christmas Lights Switch On events return to bring festive cheer to the Borough

News Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On events return to bring festive cheer to the Borough West Lancashire is set to kick off its Christmas celebrations with not just one, but two Christmas lights switch-on events again this year. Skelmersdale Switch-on After a triumphant debut

West Lancashire Borough Council embarks on new governance structure  

News Friday, May 17, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council embarks on new governance structure Committee system now in place Councillor Yvonne Gagen and Councillor Gareth Dowling elected as Leader and Deputy Leader Following the Annual Council meeting on May 15, the new governance structure

Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan

News Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan West Lancashire Borough Council’s elected councillors will vote on a recommendation from council officers to close the Park Pool and Nye Bevan leisure centres at a council meeting on Wednesday 26 February

Community Engagement Roadshows are back for 2025

News Monday, March 17, 2025 Community Engagement Roadshows are back for 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council's Community Engagement Roadshows are set to return. The six events will take place at six locations in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk, while three litter-picking events are new additions

Introducing ‘The Spark’, a new community‑led engagement programme shaping the future of culture, heritage and arts

News Friday, February 27, 2026 Introducing ‘The Spark’, a new community‑led engagement programme shaping the future of culture, heritage and arts ‘The Spark’ is West Lancashire Borough Council’s new initiative bringing together residents, creatives, community groups and local organisations to help

Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows

News Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows Following successful trials in Skelmersdale on Kiln Lane and the roundabout at the top of Egerton, West Lancashire Borough Councillors have approved plans for the potential creation of Meadow Areas across the Borough

Beacon Country Park Masterplan Approved

News Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Beacon Country Park Masterplan Approved West Lancashire Borough Council has approved a strategic masterplan to guide the future development of Beacon Country Park as a regional destination for recreation, wellbeing, and nature. The decision provides a clear

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

News Monday, October 30, 2023 Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme West Lancashire Borough Council is excited to unveil the launch of the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme, a significant initiative

Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime

News Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to be working in partnership with Community Safety Education, supported by Wates, to raise awareness and act against knife crime across the Borough. Knife crime destroys

Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale.

News Friday, February 16, 2024 Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale. The Skelmersdale Ambassadors are a network of local businesses and organisations who are innovative and forward looking. BBC's 'Dragon's Den' competitor joins the Skelmersdale

West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls

News Wednesday, November 20, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls West Lancashire Borough Council will mark White Ribbon Day 2024 by sharing a commitment to end men’s violence against women. The Council first achieved White Ribbon

Council supports Ormskirk school’s goal with new artificial football pitches

News Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Council supports Ormskirk school’s goal with new artificial football pitches West Lancashire Borough Council has granted Ormskirk School £123,539 in funding to install a brand-new artificial football pitch. This exciting project aimed at enhancing local sports