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Ormskirk Gingerbread Festival

. They will be performing on the stage, around the Clock Tower and touring town centre streets. Interested in the history of Ormskirk and surrounding areas? Then visit the variety of Heritage Stalls to see photos from the past. The Gingerbread Festival is organised by Ormskirk Community Safety Partnership

Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election

News Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election The Acting Returning Officer has received the writ for a By-Election for the West Lancashire Parliamentary Constituency. The By-Election will be held on Thursday 9 February 2023. A formal notice of election has been

Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold

News Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold West Lancashire Borough Council have recently launched the Wrap Up West Lancs campaign to support local residents to keep warm over winter. Wrap Up West Lancs is a coat donation and collection scheme

Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre

News Friday, March 1, 2024 Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre Council secures £160,000 of investment to improve Ormskirk Town Centre’s CCTV system. Investment will see a major upgrade to the existing CCTV system and equipment. Everyone deserves to feel

Polling Districts and Places Review 2024

News Friday, March 8, 2024 Polling Districts and Places Review 2024 Share your thoughts on polling station access and locations Consultation is open until 9 May 2024 Those who feel they have issues accessing polling stations are urged to take part West Lancashire Borough Council is reviewing all

Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections

News Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections The names of those candidates standing in the upcoming May elections have been confirmed. On May 2, residents across West Lancashire will elect representatives for the local council, the Lancashire Police and Crime

Candidates standing in the 2026 Local Elections

News Monday, April 13, 2026 Candidates standing in the 2026 Local Elections The names of those candidates standing in the upcoming May elections have been confirmed. On May 7, residents across West Lancashire will elect representatives for the local council and local parish councils. The names

Borough's businesses are streets ahead

News Thursday, December 1, 2022 Borough's businesses are streets ahead Council Support for Businesses is working Ormskirk visitor numbers buck national trend New events boost cultural offer West Lancashire is continuing to build on its appeal as a great place to live and visit as the Council's

Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say

News Thursday, June 29, 2023 Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 outlines the strategic ambitions and priorities over the next five years Residents, businesses, and partner organisations are invited to share their views The consultation will open 29th June

The Coronation of King Charles III

volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas. The aim of The Big Help Out is to use volunteering to bring communities together and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend. We will be collating and promoting any voluntary events

Help shape plans for Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre

News Thursday, January 27, 2022 Help shape plans for Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre Council launches consultation into future plans for sports centre Residents' view sought on things like fitness classes, facilities and opening hours Councillor wants to see centre ' that thrives as a hub

Council and partners come together to answer your questions

News Friday, October 14, 2022 Council and partners come together to answer your questions 'Information Day' will be a one-stop-shop for advice Police, West Lancs CAB and Trading Standards among those joining Council officers Event will take place in the Concourse on 19 October Do you need help

Celebrate the countryside and countryside living at The Green Fayre

News Monday, July 17, 2023 Celebrate the countryside and countryside living at The Green Fayre The Green Fayre returns to Beacon Country Park on 22 and 23 July 2023 West Lancashire's biggest celebration of the countryside and countryside living Exhibitors and stall holders continue commitment

Update on delays faced by Linear Park delivery 

News Friday, March 15, 2024 Update on delays faced by Linear Park delivery Officers at West Lancashire Borough Council have announced that due to various delays, the Ormskirk to Burscough Linear Park will not be delivered by the ambitious target of March 2024. However, work on the final part

Planning approved for Tawd Valley Development Maryvale housing scheme 

News Friday, May 24, 2024 Planning approved for Tawd Valley Development Maryvale housing scheme Planning approved for Tawd Valley Development Maryvale housing scheme 29 homes to be arranged around the existing St. Mary Queen of Apostles Church Mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses for open

Council Funding Boosts Burscough Community Farm CIC

News Friday, August 2, 2024 Council Funding Boosts Burscough Community Farm CIC Burscough Community Farm CIC has been awarded £27,168, combining funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), to support its vital programmes and infrastructure

West Lancashire Welcomes Edge Hill University Students for 2024

News Friday, September 27, 2024 West Lancashire Welcomes Edge Hill University Students for 2024 The West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership (WLCSP) is delighted to welcome both new and returning Edge Hill University students to the Borough during this year’s Welcome Week, which officially

The Hub at Banks Scores Funding for 3G Football Pitches

News Tuesday, December 10, 2024 The Hub at Banks Scores Funding for 3G Football Pitches West Lancashire Borough Council are delighted to announce significant improvements to The Hub at Banks after the successful installation of new 3G football pitches. The Hub at Banks received £150k, an even

West Lancashire Borough Council approves new infrastructure funding for community improvements

News Wednesday, February 5, 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council approves new infrastructure funding for community improvements West Lancashire Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to allocate £360,898 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to five projects across

Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub

News Thursday, March 20, 2025 Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub Burscough Wellbeing & Leisure Hub celebrated a highly anticipated official launch event on Wednesday (19 March) showcasing the centre’s impressive refurbishment. The event, which welcomed local