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Council issues almost £9m of funding to help with cost of living crisis

News Friday, October 28, 2022 Council issues almost £9m of funding to help with cost of living crisis Five separate schemes have helped residents with financial pressures Almost 40,000 people helped by energy rebate schemes alone Council's own discretionary scheme still open to applications West

Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all!

News Monday, December 19, 2022 Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all! Children's 'Be Kind at Christmas' designs featured on Council's Christmas card Winners and runner up get to meet the Mayor Well done to all the talented primary school pupils in West Lancashire who sent us

Staying Safe at Christmas

News Friday, December 23, 2022 Staying Safe at Christmas Christmas pressures can see domestic abuse and loan shark activity rise Public urged to seek help if they are worried about themselves or others Local and national support is available over the festive period Christmas can be a stressful

Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme

News Monday, October 30, 2023 Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme West Lancashire Borough Council is excited to unveil the launch of the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme, a significant initiative

Your Vote is Your Voice, so make sure that you are registered to vote in West Lancashire

News Friday, April 5, 2024 Your Vote is Your Voice, so make sure that you are registered to vote in West Lancashire Check that you are registered to vote, that your details are correct and that your voice is heard through the ballot box Remember, you will need photo ID to vote Postal or Proxy

West Lancashire homes impacted by New Year flooding

News Friday, January 3, 2025 West Lancashire homes impacted by New Year flooding Serious flooding has affected a number of properties in West Lancashire due to heavy rain on New Year's Eve that continued into New Year's Day. The affected properties were in Ormskirk with a smaller number

Update on recovery operation following New Year's Day floods

News Thursday, January 9, 2025 Update on recovery operation following New Year's Day floods The Council has coordinated with partner agencies and continued its recovery response to the floods that occurred in several parts of the Borough on New Year's Day, and again more recently in parts

West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost

News Tuesday, March 18, 2025 West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost West Lancashire Borough Council has awarded £280,000 to rural businesses funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), helping them to diversify, grow and explore new

Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime

News Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to be working in partnership with Community Safety Education, supported by Wates, to raise awareness and act against knife crime across the Borough. Knife crime destroys

Update on £150 energy rebate payments

News Monday, May 16, 2022 Update on £150 energy rebate payments We appreciate our customers' patience while they have been waiting for their £150 energy rebate to help with energy costs. We have been working hard to install and test new software to enable us to make payments on a large scale

Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey

News Monday, July 4, 2022 Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey Residents, businesses, and organisations can all take part Your feedback will be used to help us make future decisions Survey closes Friday 8 July Thank you to everyone who has responded to our

The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message

News Monday, December 19, 2022 The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message The Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Mrs. Marilyn Westley, has written a Christmas message to the people of the Borough: "It is a true honour to represent the Borough as Mayor and I have thoroughly

Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey

News Friday, February 24, 2023 Tenants can have their say in Tenant Satisfaction Survey Tenants can give their views on the housing services we provide Your feedback will be used to identify improvements and shape how we deliver our services Survey closes Friday 24 March West Lancashire Borough

Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services

News Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services On Friday 1 September, West Lancashire Borough Council raised the Red Ensign flag to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers outside the Council Offices at 52 Derby Street

Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028

News Thursday, October 19, 2023 Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028 West Lancashire Borough Council has published an ambitious strategy detailing its areas of focus for the next five years. The new Council Vision and Priorities were approved during the Full Council meeting

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

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