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Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports

. As such, the reports for the Council meeting of 6 February will be reviewed and presented to the full budget setting Council meeting on 26 February 2025. This means that the Extraordinary Council meeting will not take place. Side Panels

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

Statement from West Lancashire Borough Council on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

of Condolence are available at our Customer Service Points at 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk and the Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale. The Customer Service Point at Derby Street is open Monday to Thursday from 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.45pm, and the Customer Service Point at the Concourse is open 10am-3pm

Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election

published today. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday 24 January 2023. The postal vote registration deadline is Wednesday 25 January 2023. More information about the By-Election will be published as and when appropriate on the Council's website at www.westlancs.gov.uk/elections . You can also

Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold

Primary donating a huge pile of warm outer layers to the project. Residents who would benefit from the project will be welcomed to visit one of the collection points from the week commencing Monday 16 th October, where coats will be issued, and light refreshments will be available. Mon 16 Oct

Beacon Light Trail

entry 8pm) Admission: Adult tickets: £15.00, Child Tickets: £10.00, Family Tickets: (2 adults & 2 children) £45.00 Click here to purchase Click here to visit the website for more information. Side Panels

West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy

. We would like to hear your views on this policy and its application to two additional children's play areas in the Borough." Residents can give their views about the renewal of the policy at https://letstalkwestlancashire.uk.engagementhq.com/ until 26 January 2023. Side Panels

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

Ashley Dalton elected as MP for West Lancashire

Democrats 918 Peter Cranie Green 646 Ashley Dalton Labour 14,068 Howling Laud Hope Monster Raving Looney 210 Jonathan Kay Reform UK 997 Mike Prendergast Conservative 5,742 Voter turnout was 31.36% More information about the By-Election and the results can be found on the Council's website

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

Councillor Mrs. Maureen Nixon and Lily the Monster Munch Monster. Ormskirk Switch-on On Sunday 26 November, Ormskirk will host its annual Christmas Lights Switch On Event in the historic town centre from 11am. A stage located close to the Clock Tower will host incredible performances from 12pm

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

cutting ceremony on Monday, February 26. Mayo r Nixon added : “I am honoured to be here today to help Tawd Valley Developments officially handover these wonderful bungalows to the Council, which not only are affordable and energy-efficient, they also really look the part. “I send all my best wishes

West Lancashire Borough Council embarks on new governance structure  

plan which protects our most valuable food-growing land, and our drive to do our bit to protect the environment." Following the May elections, the composition of the Council is now Labour 26 seats, Conservative 14 seats, Our West Lancashire (OWL) five seats. Side Panels

It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade 

spaces for them to enjoy.” To allow the transformational works to happen, Burscough Sports will close at 4pm on Sunday 26 May 2024. Following this date, the site will be prepared for development, whilst aiming to start construction in June 2024. The transformational work will be carefully managed

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

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

: Skelmersdale Wednesday, May 7 - Birch Green Wednesday, June 4 - Greenhill Hub Wednesday, July 16 - Tanhouse CC Thursday, September 18 - Evermoor Hub Thursday, October 9 – Blakehall Flats Ormskirk Thursday, August 14 - Whittle Drive Litter picking and community walkabout days Thursday, June 26 - Windsor Road

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

there is across West Lancashire. “People from across the borough have come forward with ideas about how we celebrate our heritage, support our creative industries and improve the wellbeing of our communities. “As we look ahead to the two-day Summit on the 25 and 26 March, we’re excited to build

Join the Great British Spring Clean to keep our communities tidy

, litter pickers and a drop off point for the waste you collect. Please email environmental.enforcementofficers@westlancs.gov.uk to make arrangements. Kathy Sephton, West Lancashire Borough Council Head of Environmental Services, said: "We value our local communities and know that you feel the same way

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

and electric car charge points, as well as light and spacious accommodation. The £8m development is being constructed by contractor Whitfield & Brown, with the first phase of works focusing on infrastructure such as the access road, ground works and drainage. Construction is expected to last twelve months

Plans for Phase 1 of the Digmoor Revival Project have been approved

charging points and solar panels to help power the communal areas. · The development will enhance biodiversity to include bird and bat boxes, new hedgerows for habitat forging, planting of new native trees / shrubs and sensitive lighting design Side Panels