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Christmas Lights Switch Ons 2022

Skelmersdale Prize Band will play traditional Christmas carols to really get visitors and shoppers in the festive mood. A 'Frost Fair' by Artisan Network North-West will also stage its Christmas-themed market while the world-famous Silcocks family provide 'all the fun of the fair' for families. Free

Medieval Festival

Events Saturday, May 13, 2023 Medieval Festival Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of West Lancashire 900 years ago, as living history reenactors Historia Normannis take you on a journey back through time at the fantastic Ormskirk Medieval Festival at Coronation Park. The FREE two

Skelmersdale puts on a show!

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Skelmersdale puts on a show! Skelmersdale set to host full day of live music Council and partners working together to mark the event's return Family-friendly entertainment, local traders and delicious street food and drink on offer On 30 th July, Skelmersdale

Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold

News Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold West Lancashire Borough Council have recently launched the Wrap Up West Lancs campaign to support local residents to keep warm over winter. Wrap Up West Lancs is a coat donation and collection scheme

Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre

News Friday, March 1, 2024 Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre Council secures £160,000 of investment to improve Ormskirk Town Centre’s CCTV system. Investment will see a major upgrade to the existing CCTV system and equipment. Everyone deserves to feel

Polling Districts and Places Review 2024

News Friday, March 8, 2024 Polling Districts and Places Review 2024 Share your thoughts on polling station access and locations Consultation is open until 9 May 2024 Those who feel they have issues accessing polling stations are urged to take part West Lancashire Borough Council is reviewing all

Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections

News Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections The names of those candidates standing in the upcoming May elections have been confirmed. On May 2, residents across West Lancashire will elect representatives for the local council, the Lancashire Police and Crime

A new Mayor for West Lancashire

News Thursday, May 19, 2022 A new Mayor for West Lancashire Following the Council's Annual meeting, Councillor Mrs. Marilyn Westley has been appointed as Mayor of West Lancashire. Mayor Westley, who is the Conservative elected member for Aughton Park Ward, will represent the Borough at civic

Borough's businesses are streets ahead

News Thursday, December 1, 2022 Borough's businesses are streets ahead Council Support for Businesses is working Ormskirk visitor numbers buck national trend New events boost cultural offer West Lancashire is continuing to build on its appeal as a great place to live and visit as the Council's

Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say

News Thursday, June 29, 2023 Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 outlines the strategic ambitions and priorities over the next five years Residents, businesses, and partner organisations are invited to share their views The consultation will open 29th June

Have some scarily-good fun at our leisure venues this half term!

News Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Have some scarily-good fun at our leisure venues this half term! The Council were delighted to recently welcome its leisure staff and venues back 'in house' and we'll be marking this important milestone with a half term week jam-packed with fun activities and special

Don't miss the fantastic Ormskirk Medieval Festival

News Friday, April 29, 2022 Don't miss the fantastic Ormskirk Medieval Festival Chance to watch exciting combat displays Try on medieval armour See what food was like in Norman England Find out what life was like in West Lancashire 900 years ago by coming along to the marvellous Ormskirk Medieval

Beacon Country Park and Coronation Park fly the flag as two of the country’s best green spaces

News Monday, August 1, 2022 Beacon Country Park and Coronation Park fly the flag as two of the country’s best green spaces West Lancs parks once again awarded Green Flag status Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces Jubilee and Green Fayre showcased valuable community

Make your business, our business and join us at our next West Lancashire ‘Boost Your Business’ Roadshow

News Thursday, February 29, 2024 Make your business, our business and join us at our next West Lancashire ‘Boost Your Business’ Roadshow Meet the business professionals who will help to take your business to the next level Share your ambitions with members of the West Lancashire business community

Find joy in the countryside as The Green Fayre returns this July

News Monday, July 15, 2024 Find joy in the countryside as The Green Fayre returns this July An annual two-day celebration of the countryside and life in rural areas returns to West Lancashire this summer. The Green Fayre returns to Beacon Country Park in Up Holland on July 20 and 21, 2024 (11am

The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire

News Friday, July 19, 2024 The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to announce the launch of The NEST to boost wellbeing and employability within the Borough. The NEST stands for Networking, Employability, Support and Training. Located at a bespoke

Summer fun returns to West Lancashire with the Green Fayre

News Friday, July 11, 2025 Summer fun returns to West Lancashire with the Green Fayre The Green Fayre returns to Beacon Country Park in Up Holland on July 19 and 20, 2025 (11am to 5pm). The free, family-friendly event will include a programme of live shows, displays and demonstrations for visitors

Ormskirk’s sweetest summer tradition returns as the Gingerbread Festival is back!

News Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Ormskirk’s sweetest summer tradition returns as the Gingerbread Festival is back! The Gingerbread Festival returns to Ormskirk this week, bringing fun and family entertainment to the town centre on Sunday 13 July. The family-friendly event allows locals and visitors

Popular Community Impact Days return for 2024 

News Thursday, May 23, 2024 Popular Community Impact Days return for 2024 Six events scheduled across the Borough over coming months Meet and talk to a range of council and external services Three locations to host additional Family Fun activities West Lancashire Borough Council's Community Impact

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