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Call for Projects to deliver bespoke employability and skills support.

News Monday, November 13, 2023 Call for Projects to deliver bespoke employability and skills support. West Lancashire Borough Council is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for educators, training providers, businesses, and innovation leaders to contribute to the vitality and economic

Dial A Ride services continue for West Lancashire as Council confirms continued support 

News Thursday, March 7, 2024 Dial A Ride services continue for West Lancashire as Council confirms continued support West Lancashire Borough Council agree £30,000 funding for community transport service Funding will support travel provision for the next year Vital service provides support

Ting tang! Ormskirk Medieval Festival returns for 2024

News Thursday, May 9, 2024 Ting tang! Ormskirk Medieval Festival returns for 2024 Head back in time to the 12 th century and Experience medieval activities, including battle enactments Event takes place in Coronation Park, May 11 and 12 Immerse yourself in a world of heroic battles, swords ting

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

News Friday, August 30, 2024 Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers On Tuesday 3 September 2024, West Lancashire Borough Council will fly the Red Ensign to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers. The Red Ensign flag will be hoisted on the flagstaff outside

Burscough Sports renovation well under way

News Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Burscough Sports renovation well under way It’s kick-off for Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub’s huge £3.18m transformation, as regeneration work breaks ground. Construction has begun for the West Lancashire Borough Council-funded project, which is being delivered

WorkWell service launches across West Lancashire, supporting people with health conditions entering employment or stay in work

News Thursday, March 13, 2025 WorkWell service launches across West Lancashire, supporting people with health conditions entering employment or stay in work West Lancashire Borough Council has launched a local support service in the borough designed to help disabled people and people with health

Council funding boosts community wellbeing as Hope Street steps up support

News Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Council funding boosts community wellbeing as Hope Street steps up support We Are Hope Street CIC (Hope Street) have benefited from over £11,000 funding boost from the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support their work in the community and those

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

by showcasing the region's makers, bakers, artists and creatives. Celebrations will run from 11am to 6pm after which people can extend their evening by visiting one of the many fantastic bars and restaurants the town centre has to offer. The Chapel on St. Helens Road will carry on the entertainment

Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire"

News Monday, January 31, 2022 Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire" Council launches feedback 'hub' for residents One-stop-shop for views across a range of topics Training available for those who need help to get online West Lancashire Borough Council have launched a brand-new interactive

Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward

News Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward Council pays out almost £80K in support Over 400 residents West Lancashire residents have benefited from the scheme so far Residents of West Lancashire who are in need of assistance

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

News Thursday, February 10, 2022 Millions awarded to businesses to support them through COVID-19 pandemic £40+ million in business grants awarded by Council Councillor hails officers' rapid response to businesses in need Omicron Support Grants still open for applications until 15 February West

Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses

News Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses Grants will help businesses become more sustainable Green agenda 'key priority' for the Borough Webinar on 15 June for those wanting to find out more If you run a business in the retail, leisure, hospitality

Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey

News Monday, May 30, 2022 Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey If you are a resident of West Lancashire, you can take part in the Citizen Survey here , or if you are a group, organisation, parish council, partner, or local business from across the borough, you can take part

Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag!

News Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag! Beacon Country Park joins national scheme to clean up public spaces Green Flag site one of only 12 new sites included New maps including bins to make it easier for pet owners to dispose of waste Dog owners who

Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park

News Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park Festival back after two-year hiatus Green Fayre a celebration of the countryside Exhibitors and stall holders commit to no single use plastics The Borough's famous Green Fayre is back for 2022! Taking place this weekend

Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day

News Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day Flag raising ceremony will take place on 2 September, 10am Mayor, High Sherriff and Council Leader to mark the occasion Council supports call for public buildings and flagstaffs to fly 'Red Duster

Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs

News Thursday, March 9, 2023 Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs New facilities are p roposed for Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Consultation days will allow people to see and comment on p lans Views sought to shape planning application before

Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt

News Friday, March 17, 2023 Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt Residents urged to seek help with increased energy costs Approximately £9m in funding already paid out by Council As we move into spring, the need to heat our homes may seem less of a worry

Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May

News Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May Postal vote requests must reach Council offices by 5pm on 18 April Need Voter ID? We can help at drop-in sessions May elections will be 'all-out' Important local elections are taking place on 5 May

Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses!

News Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses! Rural Business Grant Programme to support businesses in rural areas. Grants have been made available from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Eligible businesses have until October 20 th 2023 to submit