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

Switch Ons. "We had a very busy year of events. In May, the 1 st Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment marched through Ormskirk to exercise the Freedom of the Borough bestowed upon them in 2010 and I was also delighted to see the return of the Green Fayre in Beacon Country Park and our first

Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election

published today. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday 24 January 2023. The postal vote registration deadline is Wednesday 25 January 2023. More information about the By-Election will be published as and when appropriate on the Council's website at www.westlancs.gov.uk/elections . You can also

Update on £150 energy rebate payments

and to ensure the payments are secure and at low risk of fraud - this has inevitably taken some time. All necessary procedures and processing checks have now been put in place and we have devised a schedule of payments. The payments will be issued in phases: Phase 1 will cover those customers in bands

Beacon Light Trail

entry 8pm) Admission: Adult tickets: £15.00, Child Tickets: £10.00, Family Tickets: (2 adults & 2 children) £45.00 Click here to purchase Click here to visit the website for more information. Side Panels

Council launches Embrace Digital marketing sessions to help local businesses thrive in the digital age

September 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at WLIC Meta Ads: 18 September 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm at WLIC Photography: 3 October 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at Mere Sands Woods Canva: 3 October 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm at Mere Sands Woods SEO: 16 October 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at WLIC Email Marketing: 6 October 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm WLIC TikTok

Council wants your views on unauthorised car meets

meets at Pimbo Industrial Estate. These car meets are arranged in secret, online and happen without prior warning, making them difficult to pre-empt and police. The use of PSPOs is considered to be the best way of preventing future problems locally and has been adopted as best practice in other local

Council gives Green Light to Car Meet PSPO

. These car meets are arranged in secret, online and happen without prior warning, making them difficult to pre-empt and police. The use of PSPOs is considered to be the best way of preventing future problems locally and has been adopted as best practice in other local authorities where similar problems

Ashley Dalton elected as MP for West Lancashire

Democrats 918 Peter Cranie Green 646 Ashley Dalton Labour 14,068 Howling Laud Hope Monster Raving Looney 210 Jonathan Kay Reform UK 997 Mike Prendergast Conservative 5,742 Voter turnout was 31.36% More information about the By-Election and the results can be found on the Council's website

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

conditions to start, stay or succeed in work has been rolled out across Lancashire. WorkWell is a programme designed to support people with musculoskeletal problems or low-level mental health issues that make it difficult to work or find a job. Created as part of the Government’s plan to help people

Construction begins on transformative Skelmersdale housing project  

News Thursday, February 20, 2025 Construction begins on transformative Skelmersdale housing project Construction of the first phase of a much-anticipated affordable housing project in Skelmersdale has started. Digmoor Project Phase 1 will see a new block of 12 apartments for social rent on clear

Further update on £150 energy rebate payments

information regarding the scheme's eligibility criteria can be found on the Council's website at www.westlancs.gov.uk/energy Councillor Adam Yates, portfolio holder for Resources and Transformation said: “We know how difficult the current economic situation is for so many households and we have

Council funding boosts Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers in reducing loneliness and isolation

substantially more older people who are lonely or socially isolated – this being an acknowledged problem locally.” Thanks to the funding support, the Befriending Service has seen an increase of 69% in the number of befrienders, with 11 new volunteers joining the team. This has enabled the charity

Skelmersdale Junior Football League to return THIS SUNDAY (16 Oct) after partners agree way forward

. The implementation of this is order is currently in the process of being sealed. When official, residents will be able to request enforcement by contacting the County Council's Parking Services team online at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/parking/report-a-parking-problem/m

Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents

News Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents Contractors working for Tawd Valley Developments (TVD) have begun site preparation as work to deliver 50 new homes in Skelmersdale commences. Hoardings will this week go up around

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

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

Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance 

News Thursday, July 31, 2025 Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance Nye Bevan to close for five days on Friday 1 August for boiler maintenance works Facility hoping to reopen on Wednesday 6 August Park Pool and Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub open use of West Lancs Leisure centres

Candidates Briefing - Would you like to be a Councillor?

at elections.office@westlancs.gov.uk or by calling 01695 585013 Council's website provides details on the election for both voters and prospective candidates at www.westlancs.gov.uk/elections . Side Panels

Thinking about becoming a councillor? Join our Candidates Briefing

at the briefing, please contact the Elections Team via email at elections.office@westlancs.gov.uk or by calling 01695 585013. The Council's website provides details on the election for both voters and prospective candidates at www.westlancs.gov.uk/elections . Side Panels

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

, or financial contributions to the scheme can donated through the website. Donations for individual schools can be deposited into any drum across all locations, as the teams onsite will sort and distribute the clothing to the correct hubs. There is no referral process or means-testing. Depending on available