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Join the Great British Spring Clean to keep our communities tidy

, litter pickers and a drop off point for the waste you collect. Please email environmental.enforcementofficers@westlancs.gov.uk to make arrangements. Kathy Sephton, West Lancashire Borough Council Head of Environmental Services, said: "We value our local communities and know that you feel the same way

Phase 1 of Digmoor affordable housing regeneration project in Skelmersdale is complete

of modern, sustainable homes that meet the needs of residents. The scheme comprises of nine one-bedroom and three two-bedroom homes, with ground floor units designed to provide full level access and wet rooms, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. The development also enhances biodiversity

‘Love your West Lancs’ - Council calls on residents and communities to join this year’s Great British Spring Clean

70 items or spending 70 minutes in the great outdoors making our communities better places for all. The Great British Spring Clean campaign runs from 15-31 March. You can choose to pledge as an individual, a group or a school by going to the Keep Britain Tidy website. West Lancashire Borough

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

endorsed the campaign, saying: “Merchant Navy Day is the one moment we can acknowledge the invisible service. By flying the Red Ensign on this day, you will be recognising the approximately 80,000 men and women working at sea carrying around 95% of our island nation’s trade. “Regrettably, it is only

Mayor of West Lancashire's charity football match to commemorate famous football win

of Dagenham at Wembley. Paul Griffiths, Chairman of Skelmersdale United FC, added: “Skelmersdale United FC are happy to be able to support our Mayor and local charities whilst commemorating the 50th anniversary of our club’s fantastic achievement in winning the FA Amateur Cup back in 1971.” Details

West Lancashire Borough Council calls for adult and children’s A&E services to be at Ormskirk Hospital

area, including Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. The options presented by the Committee bring both adult and children’s A&E provision to one location, that being either Ormskirk Hospital or Southport Hospital. Ormskirk Hospital’s central location within the catchment area places nearly all

Candidates Briefing - Would you like to be a Councillor?

find out more about the election process at a virtual meeting later this month. West Lancashire Borough Council and six local Parish Councils are holding elections on 5 May 2022 and you may be able to stand as a candidate in one of the elections if you meet the eligibility criteria. Councillors have

Thinking about becoming a councillor? Join our Candidates Briefing

and standing for election, then you can find out more about the election process at a virtual meeting this coming Monday 13 March. West Lancashire Borough Council are holding elections on 4 May 2023 and you may be able to stand as a candidate in one of the elections if you meet the eligibility criteria

Council to consider new parking arrangements 

proposals to be considered are: Up to 30 minutes free parking at Park Road and at Wheatsheaf Car Park. A new stepped hourly tariff, starting at £1.00 for up to one hour and rising to £3.00 for up to five hours. All‑day rates set at £3.00 for Hants Lane and £4.00 for Hutton Way and The Stiles. Revised

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

to you. The closing date to register to vote at the May elections is midnight on Monday 17 April. If you need help accessing free voter ID to vote in the local elections, you can visit one of the drop-in sessions below. Derby Street Offices - Monday to Friday throughout April, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Customer

Healthy Weight Scheme brings £375,000 boost to West Lancashire

. The services aim to empower communities, tackle health inequalities, prevent ill health and encourage active, healthy lives for residents. Councillor Vickie Cummins, portfolio holder for Health & Wellbeing, said: "Health issues such as cardiovascular disease remain one of the biggest causes of premature death

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

Staying Safe at Christmas

the reality can be much darker." "For those who feel isolated or at risk this Christmas, we want everyone to know that there is help and support available over the festive period, often just one phone call away. We would encourage anyone suffering, not to do so in silence." Loan sharks can often target people

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

Litter Heroes assemble across the Borough for Great British Spring Clean campaign

the pledge to pick up a bag of litter – or more – today! You can choose to pledge as an individual, a group or a school by going to the Keep Britain Tidy website . West Lancashire Borough Council will support those that join by providing litter picking equipment and collecting all of the litter

West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator

News Thursday, February 27, 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator C1 Judgement is the highest grade possible from the Regulator for Social Housing West Lancashire is one of the few local authority landlords to achieve the top rating

Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year message

electric vehicle charge points, with outlets to charge 62 cars. Tawd Valley Developments (TVD), our home building company, also built four eco-friendly homes on the Fairlie development in Skelmersdale that will eventually see 50 homes of varying types offered for affordable rent and rent-to-buy. Tawd

Council boosts funding for men’s mental health through Divine Days

challenges. 12.5% of men in England have a mental health disorder, three times more men are likely to die by suicide in England than females and almost double the rate of men die from alcohol-specific causes than women. * Project Man-Archy is focused on reaching men facing significant challenges

Help shape plans for Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre

for Leisure and Human Resources is looking forward to hearing people's ideas: "This is a unique opportunity for you to shape how we develop plans for a fitness centre that thrives as a hub for people in the area to get fit and enhance their wellbeing. One of the Council's priorities is to build sustainable

£150 Energy Bill Rebate: Update for non-Direct Debit customers

over £3.5 million to 23,598 eligible households for the £150 council tax energy rebate. These payments have been made to customers who currently pay their council tax by direct debit. Phase two of the rebate for non-DD customers is now ready to be rolled out. How to claim your rebate: If you are one