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Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub

News Thursday, March 20, 2025 Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub Burscough Wellbeing & Leisure Hub celebrated a highly anticipated official launch event on Wednesday (19 March) showcasing the centre’s impressive refurbishment. The event, which welcomed local

West Lancashire Borough Council and Police join forces in neighbourhood safety initiative

News Thursday, May 8, 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council and Police join forces in neighbourhood safety initiative Lancashire Police and West Lancashire Borough Council neighbourhood officers will once again join forces for Police and Communities Together (PACT) events. The initiative will see

Junction 4 scheme underway in Skelmersdale

News Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Junction 4 scheme underway in Skelmersdale Work on a major new employment scheme in Skelmersdale has begun, with contractors moving on site. The steel frames are making good progress, marking a significant construction milestone as contractor Caddick Construction

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

by showcasing the region's makers, bakers, artists and creatives. Celebrations will run from 11am to 6pm after which people can extend their evening by visiting one of the many fantastic bars and restaurants the town centre has to offer. The Chapel on St. Helens Road will carry on the entertainment

Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses

News Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses Grants will help businesses become more sustainable Green agenda 'key priority' for the Borough Webinar on 15 June for those wanting to find out more If you run a business in the retail, leisure, hospitality

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

Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag!

News Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag! Beacon Country Park joins national scheme to clean up public spaces Green Flag site one of only 12 new sites included New maps including bins to make it easier for pet owners to dispose of waste Dog owners who

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

Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May

News Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May Postal vote requests must reach Council offices by 5pm on 18 April Need Voter ID? We can help at drop-in sessions May elections will be 'all-out' Important local elections are taking place on 5 May

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 welcomes businesses and organisations to attend their first event of 2024

News Friday, February 2, 2024 Skelmersdale Ambassadors welcomes businesses and organisations to attend their first event of 2024 Step into the Skelmersdale success story and join the Skelmersdale Ambassadors for their first meeting of the year on 7th February 2024. The Skelmersdale Ambassadors

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

Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives

News Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives West Lancashire Borough Council offers innovative healthy eating initiatives designed to support the health and wellbeing of the community. Our Wellbeing team deliver a ‘Walk this Weigh’ programme designed

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 Supports The Liberty Centre to Strengthen Domestic Abuse Support Services

News Friday, October 4, 2024 Council Supports The Liberty Centre to Strengthen Domestic Abuse Support Services West Lancashire Borough Council enhances partnership with The Liberty Centre, a leading domestic abuse charity by granting funding to support people in the Borough. The Liberty Centre

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

News Wednesday, November 6, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council seeks public views on £500,000 funding for community projects West Lancashire Borough Council is launching a three-week public consultation from 4 November seeking feedback on potential projects for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL

West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls

News Wednesday, November 20, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls West Lancashire Borough Council will mark White Ribbon Day 2024 by sharing a commitment to end men’s violence against women. The Council first achieved White Ribbon

West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator

News Thursday, February 27, 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator C1 Judgement is the highest grade possible from the Regulator for Social Housing West Lancashire is one of the few local authority landlords to achieve the top rating

£100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services

News Wednesday, March 19, 2025 £100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services The Birchwood Charity in Skelmersdale has received a significant £100,000 cash boost from West Lancashire Borough Council. The funds have helped to enhance Birchwood's efforts in tackling