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Appley Bridge to Parbold now a towpath triumph after major makeover

News Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Appley Bridge to Parbold now a towpath triumph after major makeover West Lancashire Borough Council and the Canal & River Trust are encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Borough’s beautiful waterways following a major upgrade of the Leeds & Liverpool

West Lancashire Borough Council joins over 100 local authorities in appeal to ‘Save our Council Homes’

News Wednesday, September 4, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council joins over 100 local authorities in appeal to ‘Save our Council Homes’ West Lancashire Borough Council has joined over 100 local authority Landlords to urge the new government to take urgent action to fix England’s broken Council

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

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

News Friday, July 7, 2023 Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS West Lancashire Borough Council has partnered with charity Wirral FUSS to support local families with their school uniform needs. The charity has been operating on the Wirral for over 10 years, serving over

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

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

The Coronation of King Charles III

, entertainment and activities. Local community groups are set to get involved, with Burnt Bananas hosting a fire display and drum dancing. The Skelmersdale Prize Band will keep spirits high with their musical interludes, whilst local dance troupes including Newburgh Morris Dancers and Showbiz

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

News Monday, July 18, 2022 £150 Energy Bill Rebate: Update for non-Direct Debit customers Second phase of payments to begin to non-DD customers Claiming is simple with online form Letters with instructions on how to claim sent out from 22 July West Lancashire Borough Council has so far paid out

Council and partners come together to answer your questions

News Friday, October 14, 2022 Council and partners come together to answer your questions 'Information Day' will be a one-stop-shop for advice Police, West Lancs CAB and Trading Standards among those joining Council officers Event will take place in the Concourse on 19 October Do you need help

Borough set to dazzle this festive season as the Christmas Lights sparkle in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk

News Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Borough set to dazzle this festive season as the Christmas Lights sparkle in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Events in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk will start the celebrations Mayor will officially turn on the lights Crowds will enjoy great music, delicious food and family

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival set to return

News Monday, August 14, 2023 Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival set to return Following its highly successful debut last year, the Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival is set to return for a second time on August 27 from 11am to 7pm with outstanding live music, great family entertainment and irresistible

Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy Projects

News Monday, October 2, 2023 Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy Projects Have your say on spending plans. 17 projects shortlisted for investment across the Borough, including Fairy Glen, canal towpath and GP infrastructure. £1.3 million of funding for the heart of our communities

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

News Monday, January 20, 2025 Council funding boosts Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers in reducing loneliness and isolation Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers, a local charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation in the community, has received a significant boost of nearly £17,000 in funding