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Council tax exemptions

in bankruptcy an unoccupied caravan pitch or boat mooring unoccupied domestic property which is part of another domestic property and cannot be rented out separately (for example, unoccupied "granny flats") Visit our empty properties page for details of empty properties which are subject to a discount

Consultation archive 2015

locations. For more details visit CCTV in West Lancashire Ormskirk Town Centre Strategy West Lancashire Borough Council, along with partners, developed the draft Ormskirk Town Centre Strategy 2015 in order to help co-ordinate the approach of the Council, local retailers and other interested parties

Your responsibilities

permission), as DIY can be noisy, inconvenient and distressing to your neighbours. Your home You are responsible for the behaviour of every person living in or visiting your home. You are responsible for them in your home, communal areas and in the neighbourhood around your home. For further information

Tawd Valley Park, Skelmersdale

! Facilities Meadows Play area Tawd Valley Park project An exciting new project is underway to bring significant environmental and recreational benefits to Tawd Valley Park and we would love to hear your views. To find out more visit our Tawd Valley Park Project page. We have designed a Animal Tracks trail

Empty properties

council.tax@westlancs.gov.uk or alternatively you can speak to a Customer Services advisor by calling 01695 577 177 (option 3). Some unoccupied properties may be exempt from paying council tax. Visit our exemption pages to find out more. Long term empty property premiums Empty Property Period Premium Charge from

Submission and Examination of CIL

and these may be viewed below. We also submitted a total of 33 representations arising from the consultation which took place between 26 September and 8 November 2013. The representations can be viewed in the library below, as part of SBO.02 and SBO.06, along with all further evidence documents

Local list & buildings at risk

the opportunity for other buildings to be added - we have recently carried out a review and asked for your help by putting forward nominations for buildings to be included. To see the results, please visit the local list review page. Buildings at risk We have maintained a Buildings at Risk Register (BAR

Tree preservation orders

contractor that has been vetted and approved by the council, please visit our approved arboricultural contractors page. The tree care information section of the Trees Are Good website (external link) has lots of useful information about hiring an arborist, pruning mature and young trees, mature tree care

Harassment

such as hot water or heating (including failing to pay utility bills so the services are cut off) constant visits to the property, particularly late at night and without prior warning entering the property when the tenant is out without prior permission stopping the tenant from having guests intentionally

Station Approach

Approach is situated adjacent to Ormskirk Train Station (external link) . Bus links are also widely available in Ormskirk's town centre. Visit the Arriva website (external link) for up to the minute information. Accessibility Our Parks and Countryside Service work hard to manage and maintain all

Houses in multiple occupation

. If your property is not on the register and you think it should be licensed, contact the Private Sector Housing Team for further advice. What happens if a landlord does not licence a HMO? It is a criminal offence to manage or control a HMO that should be licensed but is not. All applications

Our Apprenticeship Journey

found an apprenticeship scheme with West Lancashire Borough Council. I work within the Voids and Allocations team in the Housing and Inclusion Service. My job has helped me to develop skills such as team-working and building rapports with contractors, working to deadlines, and multi-tasking skills

Website service standards

the free Browsealoud software (external link). We will acknowledge online enquiries within one working day Customer Services aims to acknowledge emails and online forms within one working day of their receipt. Visitors can give feedback There are clear links to enable you to give feedback about

Tenants' responsibilities

Housing Tenants' responsibilities Important Information All our tenants are expected to make sure that their home, garden and balcony are kept safe, clean, free from rubbish and are not neglected. Tenants have the following responsibilities when reporting a repair: To report all repairs

Awaabs Law and the HHSRS Hazards

flame or fire, hot objects and non-water based liquids. Scalds caused by contact with hot liquids and vapours. Burns, scalds, permanent scarring and death. 26 Collision and entrapment Risks of physical injuries from trapping body parts in architectural features such as trapping fingers in doors

Complaints

acting on your behalf to make a complaint is by completing an online Customer Feedback form. If you prefer, you can: Call us on 01695 577177 Visit one of our Customer Service Points: 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L39 2DF Unit 142, The Concourse Shopping Centre, Southway Skelmersdale

Industrial pollution control and permits

and protect your data including our Corporate Privacy Policy can be found here . Industrial pollution control and permit links Permit application forms Public register Environmental permit applications Side Panels Contact Environmental Protection Team envhealth.admin@westlancs.gov.uk 01695 577177

Air quality in West Lancs

Environment Air quality in West Lancs Our Environmental Protection team check the borough for key pollutants which can affect health in the long or short term. These are: Nitrogen dioxide - associated with vehicle exhausts, combustion processes and some industrial processes Sulphur dioxide

Register of planning applications

associated with 2005 to 2024 applications, use our Search and view facility. A copy of the decision notice, including conditions of approval and reasons for refusal can also be found for 2005 to 2024 applications. Side Panels Contact Planning Support Team plan.apps@westlancs.gov.uk

LHA information for landlords

. Rent payment problems Safeguards will be put in place to manage cases where a tenant can't or won't pay their rent. Payments to landlords are made at the authority's discretion, and may be made under a number of circumstances. Contact the Benefits Team for more information. Our contact details