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The Coronation of King Charles III

In celebration of this historic occasion, you can apply for a free street closure to accommodate a street party for one day of the bank holiday weekend. Other activities such as charitable collections, sale of alcohol and playing amplified music may also require a licence . Side Panels

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's Medieval Festival - a Eurovision Battle Royale!

News Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Ormskirk's Medieval Festival - a Eurovision Battle Royale! Royal Tournament to celebrate Eurovision and the Coronation Chance to experience a variety of medieval-themed activities Event this weekend 13 & 14 May Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of West

Celebrate the countryside and countryside living at The Green Fayre

News Monday, July 17, 2023 Celebrate the countryside and countryside living at The Green Fayre The Green Fayre returns to Beacon Country Park on 22 and 23 July 2023 West Lancashire's biggest celebration of the countryside and countryside living Exhibitors and stall holders continue commitment

Christmas Light Switch-on events bring festive season to life in West Lancashire

News Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Christmas Light Switch-on events bring festive season to life in West Lancashire Skelmersdale’s Christmas light Switch-on event sparked the festive season to life in West Lancashire and proved to be a real cracker for all ages. The town’s family-friendly event took

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

News Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Skelmersdale Junior Football League to return THIS SUNDAY (16 Oct) after partners agree way forward Junior Football on Blaguegate Grass playing fields in Skelmersdale will resume this Sunday (Oct 16) after the Council, Skelmersdale Junior Football League (SJFL

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

News Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year message Councillor Yvonne Gagen, Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council, reflects on the year past and looks forward to 2024: "It has been an incredibly busy 12 months in the Borough, with so

Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward

News Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward Council pays out almost £80K in support Over 400 residents West Lancashire residents have benefited from the scheme so far Residents of West Lancashire who are in need of assistance

Millions awarded to businesses to support them through COVID-19 pandemic

News Thursday, February 10, 2022 Millions awarded to businesses to support them through COVID-19 pandemic £40+ million in business grants awarded by Council Councillor hails officers' rapid response to businesses in need Omicron Support Grants still open for applications until 15 February West

Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey

News Monday, May 30, 2022 Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey If you are a resident of West Lancashire, you can take part in the Citizen Survey here , or if you are a group, organisation, parish council, partner, or local business from across the borough, you can take part

Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park

News Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park Festival back after two-year hiatus Green Fayre a celebration of the countryside Exhibitors and stall holders commit to no single use plastics The Borough's famous Green Fayre is back for 2022! Taking place this weekend

Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day

News Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day Flag raising ceremony will take place on 2 September, 10am Mayor, High Sherriff and Council Leader to mark the occasion Council supports call for public buildings and flagstaffs to fly 'Red Duster

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

News Thursday, March 9, 2023 Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs New facilities are p roposed for Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Consultation days will allow people to see and comment on p lans Views sought to shape planning application before

Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt

News Friday, March 17, 2023 Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt Residents urged to seek help with increased energy costs Approximately £9m in funding already paid out by Council As we move into spring, the need to heat our homes may seem less of a worry

Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses!

News Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses! Rural Business Grant Programme to support businesses in rural areas. Grants have been made available from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Eligible businesses have until October 20 th 2023 to submit

Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale.

News Friday, February 16, 2024 Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale. The Skelmersdale Ambassadors are a network of local businesses and organisations who are innovative and forward looking. BBC's 'Dragon's Den' competitor joins the Skelmersdale

‘Love your West Lancs’ - Council calls on residents and communities to join this year’s Great British Spring Clean

News Tuesday, March 19, 2024 ‘Love your West Lancs’ - Council calls on residents and communities to join this year’s Great British Spring Clean Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’ campaign marks 70th anniversary Council will support by providing litter picking equipment 96

Council joins Edge Hill University and UCLan to drive forward innovation & growth in local business

News Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Council joins Edge Hill University and UCLan to drive forward innovation & growth in local business Council partnership with academia to drive forward innovative business solutions Edge Hill's SME Productivity & Innovation Centre is an internationally recognised centre

Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club Secures Funding to Empower Skelmersdale

News Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club Secures Funding to Empower Skelmersdale Birch Green ABC (Amateur Boxing Club), a not-for-profit England Boxing affiliated club in Skelmersdale, is to receive £20,765 in funding secured by West Lancashire Borough Council. The funding

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

News Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Council launches Embrace Digital marketing sessions to help local businesses thrive in the digital age West Lancashire Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of a new series of Embrace Digital sessions aimed at empowering local small businesses