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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

Further update on £150 energy rebate payments

News Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Further update on £150 energy rebate payments Approximately £5 million paid in rebates so far Act now: Deadline for applications is 26 August West Lancashire Borough Council is pleased to confirm that it has so far paid out circa £5 million to 34,289 eligible

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

News Friday, July 7, 2023 Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS West Lancashire Borough Council has partnered with charity Wirral FUSS to support local families with their school uniform needs. The charity has been operating on the Wirral for over 10 years, serving over

Handover of eight energy-efficient bungalows in revolutionary Tawd Valley Housing project   

News Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Handover of eight energy-efficient bungalows in revolutionary Tawd Valley Housing project Delighted residents are preparing to move into eight new bungalows, which are the first of their kind for West Lancashire Borough Council. Council-owned Tawd Valley

Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows

and are asking residents to share their views on the newly proposed open spaces on Council owned land. In November 2020, the Council adopted a new 'Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2030' to assist in the delivery of the Council's aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030 at the latest

West Lancashire Borough Council Christmas Opening Hours

on Saturday 31 December Please note that all brown bin collections will be suspended week commencing Monday 26 December and week commencing Monday 2 January 2023. Normal service will resume on Tuesday 10 January 2023. For more information please visit the Council’s Refuse and Recycling webpage

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

News Tuesday, March 18, 2025 West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost West Lancashire Borough Council has awarded £280,000 to rural businesses funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), helping them to diversify, grow and explore new

It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade 

News Thursday, May 23, 2024 It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade Councillors approve £3.18m upgrade of Burscough leisure facilities Improvements will provide vastly improved experience for users Burscough refurbishment is the first step on Borough’s leisure plans West Lancashire Borough

Council awards £40,000 to Volunteer It Yourself for youth-led community projects

News Thursday, September 26, 2024 Council awards £40,000 to Volunteer It Yourself for youth-led community projects West Lancashire Borough Council demonstrates its strong commitment to Volunteer It Yourself by securing £40,000 through council and government funding. Volunteer It Yourself helps

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

Have your say on the future of local council services in Lancashire 

News Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Have your say on the future of local council services in Lancashire Lancashire’s councils are calling on residents, businesses and community organisations to have their say to help shape the future of local government in the county. Currently, Lancashire County

Beacon Canal Loop Walk

Events Sunday, June 26, 2022 Beacon Canal Loop Walk Day: Sunday 26 June Time: Meet at the Beacon Country Park Visitor Centre at 9.50am for 10am start. Cost: Free Join the Rangers for this magnificent 8-mile country walk. Leaving from the Green-Flag award winning Beacon Country Park the walk

Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports

News Monday, February 3, 2025 Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports The Council will always strive to provide Elected Members with the most accurate and up -to-date information at an early stage when considering decisions which impact on the residents

Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents

News Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents Contractors working for Tawd Valley Developments (TVD) have begun site preparation as work to deliver 50 new homes in Skelmersdale commences. Hoardings will this week go up around

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

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

Beacon Light Trail

Events Thursday, December 4, 2025 Beacon Light Trail A breath-taking festive light trail at our magical Beacon County Park with dazzling lights as you walk through the woodland, marshmallow toasting and a visit to Father Christmas. 4 th – 21 st December (Thursday – Sunday) 4pm – 10:30pm (Last

Skelmersdale Masterplan approved by West Lancashire Borough Council

News Thursday, May 8, 2025 Skelmersdale Masterplan approved by West Lancashire Borough Council At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 16 April, the proposals for the Skelmersdale Masterplan were approved allowing this major long-term regeneration programme to move forward. The Masterplan

Council sets budget for 2024/25

News Monday, March 18, 2024 Council sets budget for 2024/25 Balanced budget agreed by Members Services will be maintained at current levels Major projects protected Following a vote by members, West Lancashire Borough Council has successfully agreed a balanced budget for 2024/25. Despite the same

Council supports residents to get their foot on the housing ladder as Skelmersdale shared ownership housing scheme approved

News Friday, October 10, 2025 Council supports residents to get their foot on the housing ladder as Skelmersdale shared ownership housing scheme approved West Lancashire Borough Council has approved the Maryvale housing development, marking a key milestone in the delivery of high-quality