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Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives

News Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives West Lancashire Borough Council offers innovative healthy eating initiatives designed to support the health and wellbeing of the community. Our Wellbeing team deliver a ‘Walk this Weigh’ programme designed

Construction begins on transformative Skelmersdale housing project  

will provide a modern and sustainable home for our residents to enjoy.” The new energy efficient homes are designed to reflect modern needs. Built of a timber frame construction, they include air source heat pumps, EV charging points and are partly triple glazed and solar panels will also power

Burscough Sports renovation well under way

to officially mark the groundbreaking at the site. As part of the ceremony, pupils from Burscough Village Primary School handed over a time capsule they had filled with their own artwork, which will be buried on the site. Construction work is expected to take around six months and the project

Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey

can provide good services that are value for money. The survey is built upon a number of core questions designed to give our customers and local communities the opportunity to be heard, and have their say on: · the area they live in · key services the council delivers e.g., recycling and refuse

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

worked to replicate this model within the Borough by implementing local hubs kitted with recycled fibre donation drums across four senior schools. Volunteers will organise the donated clothes for reissue and families will have the opportunity to collect the recycled uniform from designated

Changing Places pods to be installed at two West Lancashire locations

or medical equipment State-of-the-art Changing Places toilet pods are to be installed at Beacon Country Park in Up Holland, Skelmersdale and Coronation Park, Ormskirk. The facilities are designed specifically for people who cannot use a standard accessible toilet. The significant investment of £150k

West Lancashire Borough Council Invites Residents to Participate in 2024 Citizen Survey

residents and to deliver quality services in the right places while offering value for money, so if you feel you can help us improve, or you want to tell us where we’re getting it right, please take part in the survey. The 2024 Citizen Survey consists of several core questions designed to measure

Millions awarded to businesses to support them through COVID-19 pandemic

expressed their gratitude after receiving financial support: " Thank you to all at business grants from Eclipse, you have helped us during these tough times and without your support we would not have made it through, you get little credit for your hard work, we appreciate all you have done for us

Council issues almost £9m of funding to help with cost of living crisis

discretionary scheme visit: https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/bills-benefits/council-tax/council-tax-payment-difficulties.aspx Information about a further discretionary Housing Payment scheme for residents in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, who are struggling to meet their housing costs, can also

Update on delays faced by Linear Park delivery 

ambitions to ensure work associated with the Ormskirk to Burscough project will be completed by end of March 2024.’ A Council spokesperson said: “Officers initially felt that this project could be delivered in a timely manner with completion by end of March this year. “Due to a unique combination of site

Update on recovery operation following New Year's Day floods

pest control teams are also attending the site to assess and carry out any proactive treatments, whilst other partner agencies such as the Environment Agency, have been present in the community to provide additional support. We continue to support a small number of residents with accommodation

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

for parks and green spaces. Thanks to the ongoing dedication from the Rangers, the Clean and Green Department and volunteers, the sites are two of 2,250 in the UK to achieve the award. The news that the two West Lancashire parks have met the standards required for accreditation is testament to the hard

West Lancashire Borough Council  -  Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021 – 2022

Universal Credit and 1390 tenants were supported to manage their money more effectively. 371 tenants were prevented from facing court proceedings following help from our Money Advice service. We supported our tenants during the pandemic, and changed the way we work, this meant no tenants were

Local Council supercharges Up Holland Hub with £17,500 boost

, the project has become a lifeline for those who are vulnerable or facing social isolation. Some of the new provisions include a bereavement support group (John’s Corner), a men’s support group (Manarchy), comprehensive nurse-led health checks, credit union, financial and benefits advice and more

Council wants your views on unauthorised car meets

have seen tragic accidents elsewhere in the country due to similar events taking place. We continue to work closely with partners across West Lancashire in support of this PSPO, which when in place will be enforced." Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) are designed to stop individuals or groups

Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey

questions, designed to measure customer satisfaction, and gives our customers and local communities the opportunity to have their say on: the area they live in key services the council delivers e.g., recycling and refuse collection, street cleaning, parks, and green spaces, plus much more how we run

Council gives Green Light to Car Meet PSPO

Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) are designed to stop individuals or groups committing criminal and / or anti-social behaviour in public places. Enforcement action can be taken by, Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers and authorised Council Officers. This order will prevent excessive

Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme

to contribute to the social enrichment and development of West Lancashire. The Community Grants Fund Programme is part of the Council's approved UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is especially designed to support Community and Place projects that align with the following aims: Promotion

New tenants move into Tawd Valley Developments' sustainable homes

Borough Council following their successful completion and occupation earlier this year. Designed by John McCall Architects and built by Whitfield and Brown Developments, the four low-carbon homes have been constructed to Future Homes Standard with a low-carbon specification that includes enhanced

Council launches Embrace Digital marketing sessions to help local businesses thrive in the digital age

These sessions are designed for businesses at various stages of their digital journey, from those seeking to optimise their social media presence to those looking to leverage AI tools for growth. Attendees will benefit from expert-led workshops, practical tips, and the opportunity to network with like