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Polling Districts and Places Review 2024

of the final proposals for future provision of polling districts and places. How to give your views: Visit the Council's website here Write to: Tom Lynan, Electoral Services Manager, West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2DF Email: tom.lynan@westlancs.gov.uk Jacqui Sinnott

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

.” As an ‘island nation’ the UK relies on Merchant Navy seafarers for 95% of imports, including almost half the food we eat. The UK has the largest ports industry in Europe. 75% of our exports (by volume) are shipped from UK ports. Visit the website https://www.merchantnavyfund.org/merchant-navy-day/ for more

Council to consider new parking arrangements 

options. Members will debate the proposals on Thursday 26 February 2026 and determine whether to approve the recommendations. The full report is available as part of the published agenda on the Council’s website here. No decision has yet been taken. West Lancashire Borough Council owned car parks

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

and family-friendly feel with live music and acts over two separate stages, food & drink to enjoy, artisan offerings as well as community stalls, demonstrations by Lancashire Fire and Rescue and 'have a go' swimming and gym session at Park Pool for just £1. There is even the chance to win swimming

Leader of West Lancs Council calls on Andy Burnham to re-think Clean Air Zone plans

that local HGV and taxi drivers will be significantly impacted by the planned introduction of the Clean Air Zone in May 2022. The four council leaders collectively argue that little consideration has been given to neighbouring authorities impacted by the introduction of Phase 1 of the scheme

Proud day for West Lancashire as the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment parades through Ormskirk

Lancashire Crowds lined the streets on Wednesday to watch the fabulous spectacle of the 1 st Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster Regiment marching through Ormskirk. The Battalion was on parade to exercise the Freedom of the Borough bestowed upon the Regiment in 2010, and children from schools

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

Have your say on the future of local council services in Lancashire 

taking over all services on April 1 2028. To take part in the survey visit www.givemyview.com/lancashirelgr . The survey will close on September 28 2025. Help to complete the survey is available at libraries in Lancashire. Alternatively, paper copies are available by contacting lgr@lancashire.gov.uk

Help shape plans for Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre

-racquet-fitness-centre or via the link on the Council's website homepage. Side Panels

Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire"

and easy way for residents to tell us what they think and Your Voice West Lancashire is a fantastic improvement to how our customers can interact with us." You can access the home page via the Council website where you will see that we have started to publish several consultations for customers to get

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

will be available on the Council's website once letters have been sent. Letters will start to be issued on 22 July with payments reaching accounts within 14 days of submitting your claim. Councillor Adam Yates, portfolio holder for Resources, Transformation, Human Resources & Economic Regeneration, said: "We

What do you think about West Lancashire's polling places?

://letstalkwestlancashire.uk.engagementhq.com/polling-review-2022 . How to give your views : Visit the Council's website Polling Review 2022 - West Lancashire Borough Council (westlancs.gov.uk) and complete the survey Write to: Tom Lynan, Electoral & Administration Services Manager, West Lancashire

Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day

a historic debt of gratitude to the seafarers and the flag raising is an opportunity for us all to recognise the important work they have done, and continue to do.” Visit the website https://www.theseafarerscharity.org/merchant-navy-fund/merchant-navy-day for more details on Merchant Navy Day. Side

Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs

the consultation websites at https://dppukltd.com/ormskirk/ and https://dppukltd.com/skelmersdale/ until 7 April 2023. All views will remain anonymous. Side Panels

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

Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives

to appropriate support groups and services. The booklet is available free of charge and can be picked up at many community venues including community centres, libraries, and the Council office at Derby Street in Ormskirk. Digital copies are also available to download from the Council’s website

West Lancashire Borough Council seeks public views on £500,000 funding for community projects

://letstalkwestlancashire.uk.engagementhq.com/community-infrastructure-levy-cil-funding-programme-2024 For further details on the CIL funding process, assessment criteria, and the types of projects eligible for CIL and NCIL funding, please visit the FAQ section on our website here. Side Panels

Council responds to National Planning Policy Framework consultation

/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=23163 Further details about the proposed changes to national planning policy are available on the government’s website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Side

Council to ramp up support for pensioners this winter

. The Council will support pensioners by promoting awareness of Pension Credit and by providing clear, updated information on the Household Support Fund through its website and social media and through community partner groups in the Voluntary, Community, and Faith Sector (VCFS). The commitment

New Bank Holiday Festival announced for Ormskirk

feel with live music and acts over two separate stages, food & drink to enjoy, artisan offerings as well as community stalls, demonstrations by Lancashire Fire and Rescue and 'have a go' swimming and gym session at Park Pool for just £1. There is even the chance to win swimming sessions or a gym