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£100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services

News Wednesday, March 19, 2025 £100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services The Birchwood Charity in Skelmersdale has received a significant £100,000 cash boost from West Lancashire Borough Council. The funds have helped to enhance Birchwood's efforts in tackling

Council-funded project helps families thrive in West Lancashire

News Friday, February 6, 2026 Council-funded project helps families thrive in West Lancashire Families across West Lancashire will benefit from healthier lifestyles thanks to extra funding for Shares Lancashire’s P.A.S.T.A. (Play and Skills at Teatime Activities) programme. The Council has awarded

Council boosts funding for men’s mental health through Divine Days

News Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Council boosts funding for men’s mental health through Divine Days Divine Days Community CIC, a Skelmersdale-based social enterprise supporting individuals with additional needs and disabilities, received an additional cash injection from the Council’s 2025/2026 UK

Council approves plans to pause Beacon Golf Course and to explore a new leisure offer for the area

News Friday, December 16, 2022 Council approves plans to pause Beacon Golf Course and to explore a new leisure offer for the area Decision will present exciting opportunities to develop the area for all Plans will support health and wellbeing of residents Public consultation will welcome

New Bank Holiday Festival announced for Ormskirk

News Friday, August 19, 2022 New Bank Holiday Festival announced for Ormskirk Eclectic festival will take place across coming bank holiday weekend Food & drink, entertainment and family fun to enjoy Event has been driven by local businesses to enhance Borough's cultural offer ***JUST ANNOUNCED

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

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

Gingerbread Festival

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The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire

News Friday, July 19, 2024 The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to announce the launch of The NEST to boost wellbeing and employability within the Borough. The NEST stands for Networking, Employability, Support and Training. Located at a bespoke

Former Councillor presented with Honorary Alderman status

News Friday, November 3, 2023 Former Councillor presented with Honorary Alderman status May Blake presented with Honorary Alderman status at a Special Council Meeting May Blake served as a Conservative Member for 28 years from 1995 to 2023 in the Parbold Ward Honorary Alderman is the highest

Council and partners commit to tackling health inequalities in West Lancashire

News Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Council and partners commit to tackling health inequalities in West Lancashire West Lancashire Borough Council, together with members of the West Lancashire Health and Wellbeing Partnership, have formally signed a declaration to promote healthy weight across

Green Fayre - 23 and 24 July

. To find out more please visit Green Fayre 2022 . We hope you will come to this great occasion, and if you are driving to the event please park your vehicle responsibly as the area around the park will be busy. Side Panels

Green Fayre - 22 and 23 July

. To find out more please visit Green Fayre 2023 . We hope you will come to this great occasion, and if you are driving to the event please park your vehicle responsibly as the area around the park will be busy. Side Panels

West Lancashire champions fair and responsible tax conduct

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 West Lancashire champions fair and responsible tax conduct Successful motion demonstrates Council's commitment to fair tax conduct Council to lead the way in best tax practice Statistics highlight public disdain around corporate tax avoidance West Lancashire Borough

Healthy Weight Scheme brings £375,000 boost to West Lancashire

News Monday, March 18, 2024 Healthy Weight Scheme brings £375,000 boost to West Lancashire • Funding of £75,000 a year will support a holistic approach to positively impact on health and wellbeing • Scheme aims to empower communities, tackle health inequalities, prevent ill health and encourage

Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects Linear Parks will provide create green space for activities, such as walking and cycling and add to biodiversity by creating a wildlife corridor Ormskirk – Burscough project progressing well, following

Borough parks receive Green Flag Award as two of the country’s best green spaces

News Thursday, August 14, 2025 Borough parks receive Green Flag Award as two of the country’s best green spaces Beacon County Park in Up Holland and Coronation Park in Ormskirk are proudly celebrating their latest Green Flag Award wins having once again achieved the international quality mark

Council commits to increasing diversity in democracy

News Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Council commits to increasing diversity in democracy Plans include appointing 'Diversity Ambassadors' for each political group Better representation aims to ensure all residents' voices are heard West Lancashire Borough Councillors have adopted a motion

Councillor Julian Finch appointed new Mayor for West Lancashire 

News Friday, May 17, 2024 Councillor Julian Finch appointed new Mayor for West Lancashire Following West Lancashire Borough Council's Annual meeting, Councillor Julian Finch has been appointed as the new Mayor of West Lancashire. Mayor Finch, who is the Labour and Co-operative member

West Lancashire Borough Council shares 2023/24 annual report

News Wednesday, November 20, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council shares 2023/24 annual report The West Lancashire Borough Council Annual Report 2023/24 highlights a year of significant achievements aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life, maintaining community growth and making West