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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

Junction 4 scheme underway in Skelmersdale

News Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Junction 4 scheme underway in Skelmersdale Work on a major new employment scheme in Skelmersdale has begun, with contractors moving on site. The steel frames are making good progress, marking a significant construction milestone as contractor Caddick Construction

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

New direction for Council's development company agreed in principle pending business plan approval

to develop sites within West Lancashire with the fundamental aim of supporting the housing and economic needs of the residents of the Borough whilst making financial returns for its shareholder, the Council, and only undertaking work in adjacent boroughs for other local authorities or registered providers

Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey

communities." Tenants who have not received a survey by post are also encouraged to have their views heard by visiting our tenant feedback hub on our consultation platform Your Voice West Lancashire. Tenants can access the Tenant Hub with the same login details as the Your Voice West Lancashire site

Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold

the cold. Donation stations were opened at locations across the Borough, and the teams on site facilitated the collection of hundreds of coats from generous residents. Local schools also got involved, with Parbold Douglas Primary, St Marys Catholic Primary, Crawford Village Primary and St Annes Catholic

Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance 

for their quick response to resolving this issue. This is a temporary fix to ensure Nye Bevan can remain operational and, more importantly, safe. “This presses home the need to look to the future provision of leisure and the delivery of new, fully operational and welcoming sites.” For further information

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