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Skelmersdale Masterplan approved by West Lancashire Borough Council

News Thursday, May 8, 2025 Skelmersdale Masterplan approved by West Lancashire Borough Council At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 16 April, the proposals for the Skelmersdale Masterplan were approved allowing this major long-term regeneration programme to move forward. The Masterplan

Council approves major funding to enhance local infrastructure and community facilities

News Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Council approves major funding to enhance local infrastructure and community facilities West Lancashire Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to allocate £1.29m of funding across thirteen projects following a round of public consultation

West Lancashire Borough Council statement on decision regarding A&E services in Ormskirk

News Friday, March 13, 2026 West Lancashire Borough Council statement on decision regarding A&E services in Ormskirk West Lancashire Borough Council is extremely disappointed in the decision of the Joint Committee of the Integrated Care Boards to locate both adult and children's A&E services

Working together for 'Welcome Week'

News Monday, September 25, 2023 Working together for 'Welcome Week' Students set to return to Edge Hill University this week. Partnership working key to happy and safe students and residents. Students to receive guidance on crime prevention, personal safety, fire safety, waste, recycling

Spark into action this November  

News Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Spark into action this November The whizz and pop of fireworks and the crackle of a bonfire on and around Bonfire Night should be enjoyed safely by all. But this period of the year can trigger fear, anxiety and dread for many, especially pets and vulnerable members

What do you think about West Lancashire's polling places?

News Friday, July 29, 2022 What do you think about West Lancashire's polling places? West Lancashire Borough Council is undertaking a review of all polling districts and polling places Electoral review will change ward map of the Borough Comments sought from the public on its proposals Following

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

News Friday, October 28, 2022 Council issues almost £9m of funding to help with cost of living crisis Five separate schemes have helped residents with financial pressures Almost 40,000 people helped by energy rebate schemes alone Council's own discretionary scheme still open to applications West

Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all!

News Monday, December 19, 2022 Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all! Children's 'Be Kind at Christmas' designs featured on Council's Christmas card Winners and runner up get to meet the Mayor Well done to all the talented primary school pupils in West Lancashire who sent us

Staying Safe at Christmas

News Friday, December 23, 2022 Staying Safe at Christmas Christmas pressures can see domestic abuse and loan shark activity rise Public urged to seek help if they are worried about themselves or others Local and national support is available over the festive period Christmas can be a stressful

Your Vote is Your Voice, so make sure that you are registered to vote in West Lancashire

News Friday, April 5, 2024 Your Vote is Your Voice, so make sure that you are registered to vote in West Lancashire Check that you are registered to vote, that your details are correct and that your voice is heard through the ballot box Remember, you will need photo ID to vote Postal or Proxy

West Lancashire homes impacted by New Year flooding

News Friday, January 3, 2025 West Lancashire homes impacted by New Year flooding Serious flooding has affected a number of properties in West Lancashire due to heavy rain on New Year's Eve that continued into New Year's Day. The affected properties were in Ormskirk with a smaller number

Update on recovery operation following New Year's Day floods

News Thursday, January 9, 2025 Update on recovery operation following New Year's Day floods The Council has coordinated with partner agencies and continued its recovery response to the floods that occurred in several parts of the Borough on New Year's Day, and again more recently in parts

West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost

News Tuesday, March 18, 2025 West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost West Lancashire Borough Council has awarded £280,000 to rural businesses funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), helping them to diversify, grow and explore new

Update on £150 energy rebate payments

News Monday, May 16, 2022 Update on £150 energy rebate payments We appreciate our customers' patience while they have been waiting for their £150 energy rebate to help with energy costs. We have been working hard to install and test new software to enable us to make payments on a large scale

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

News Monday, July 4, 2022 Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey Residents, businesses, and organisations can all take part Your feedback will be used to help us make future decisions Survey closes Friday 8 July Thank you to everyone who has responded to our

The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message

News Monday, December 19, 2022 The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message The Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Mrs. Marilyn Westley, has written a Christmas message to the people of the Borough: "It is a true honour to represent the Borough as Mayor and I have thoroughly

Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey

News Friday, February 24, 2023 Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey Tenants can give their views on the housing services we provide Your feedback will be used to identify improvements and shape how we deliver our services Survey closes Friday 24 March West Lancashire Borough

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

News Friday, July 7, 2023 Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS West Lancashire Borough Council has partnered with charity Wirral FUSS to support local families with their school uniform needs. The charity has been operating on the Wirral for over 10 years, serving over

Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services

News Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services On Friday 1 September, West Lancashire Borough Council raised the Red Ensign flag to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers outside the Council Offices at 52 Derby Street

Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028

News Thursday, October 19, 2023 Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028 West Lancashire Borough Council has published an ambitious strategy detailing its areas of focus for the next five years. The new Council Vision and Priorities were approved during the Full Council meeting