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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

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

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

Hundreds of new kitchens and bathroom set for council homes

News Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Hundreds of new kitchens and bathroom set for council homes Over £6.3m to be invested Bathrooms and kitchens will be upgraded Other improvements also in the pipeline West Lancashire Borough Council's Housing Investment Plan for the year 23/24 has been set. In excess

Council secures government funding to unlock brownfield land for new homes

News Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Council secures government funding to unlock brownfield land for new homes West Lancashire Borough Council has secured £500,000 of new government funding to help prepare a site in Digmoor ready for new homes. The funding comes from the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2

New tenants move into Tawd Valley Developments' sustainable homes

News Thursday, December 14, 2023 New tenants move into Tawd Valley Developments' sustainable homes Four new eco-friendly homes are 'future homes standard' Homes are part of larger Skelmersdale scheme Buildings to be monitored to inform future developments Tawd Valley Development and West

Council approves major development plan to deliver new homes and boost local economy

News Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Council approves major development plan to deliver new homes and boost local economy West Lancashire Borough Council has approved the updated Business Plan submitted by Tawd Valley Developments Limited (TVDL), its wholly owned development company. The revised plan

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

New direction for Council's development company agreed in principle pending business plan approval

News Friday, July 22, 2022 New direction for Council's development company agreed in principle pending business plan approval Cross-party support for new way forward agreed in principle Plans will re-focus efforts on responding to local need In a meeting of Full Council, a new way forward for Tawd

Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance 

News Thursday, July 31, 2025 Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance Nye Bevan to close for five days on Friday 1 August for boiler maintenance works Facility hoping to reopen on Wednesday 6 August Park Pool and Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub open use of West Lancs Leisure centres

Phase 1 of Digmoor affordable housing regeneration project in Skelmersdale is complete

News Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Phase 1 of Digmoor affordable housing regeneration project in Skelmersdale is complete West Lancashire Borough Council is delighted to announce the completion and handover of Phase 1 of the Digmoor regeneration affordable housing project in Skelmersdale. Delivered

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 to ramp up support for pensioners this winter

News Monday, November 18, 2024 Council to ramp up support for pensioners this winter West Lancashire Borough Council steps up support to help local pensioners prepare for the winter months by providing essential resources and guidance, prioritising pensioners' safety, well-being and their warmth

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