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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

Handover of eight energy-efficient bungalows in revolutionary Tawd Valley Housing project   

News Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Handover of eight energy-efficient bungalows in revolutionary Tawd Valley Housing project Delighted residents are preparing to move into eight new bungalows, which are the first of their kind for West Lancashire Borough Council. Council-owned Tawd Valley

West Lancashire Borough Council Christmas Opening Hours

on Saturday 31 December Please note that all brown bin collections will be suspended week commencing Monday 26 December and week commencing Monday 2 January 2023. Normal service will resume on Tuesday 10 January 2023. For more information please visit the Council’s Refuse and Recycling webpage

Council launches consultation on Skelmersdale Masterplan

News Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Council launches consultation on Skelmersdale Masterplan West Lancashire Borough Council is launching a consultation for the next phase of its regeneration of Skelmersdale, The Skelmersdale Masterplan will focus on sustainability, economic growth and transforming

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Borough parks receive Green Flag Award as two of the country’s best green spaces

News Thursday, August 14, 2025 Borough parks receive Green Flag Award as two of the country’s best green spaces Beacon County Park in Up Holland and Coronation Park in Ormskirk are proudly celebrating their latest Green Flag Award wins having once again achieved the international quality mark

It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade 

News Thursday, May 23, 2024 It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade Councillors approve £3.18m upgrade of Burscough leisure facilities Improvements will provide vastly improved experience for users Burscough refurbishment is the first step on Borough’s leisure plans West Lancashire Borough

West Lancashire Borough Council calls for adult and children’s A&E services to be at Ormskirk Hospital

are encouraged to participate in the consultation and make their views heard by visiting: About the consultation | Your Say Shaping Care Together There are also a number of public Q&A sessions residents can attend to find out more: Online session, Wednesday 20 August, 5.30pm to 7pm Online session, Tuesday 26

Council supports Ormskirk school’s goal with new artificial football pitches

News Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Council supports Ormskirk school’s goal with new artificial football pitches West Lancashire Borough Council has granted Ormskirk School £123,539 in funding to install a brand-new artificial football pitch. This exciting project aimed at enhancing local sports

West Lancashire Borough Council embarks on new governance structure  

News Friday, May 17, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council embarks on new governance structure Committee system now in place Councillor Yvonne Gagen and Councillor Gareth Dowling elected as Leader and Deputy Leader Following the Annual Council meeting on May 15, the new governance structure

Council to ramp up support for pensioners this winter

News Monday, November 18, 2024 Council to ramp up support for pensioners this winter West Lancashire Borough Council steps up support to help local pensioners prepare for the winter months by providing essential resources and guidance, prioritising pensioners' safety, well-being and their warmth

Mayor of West Lancashire's charity football match to commemorate famous football win

News Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Mayor of West Lancashire's charity football match to commemorate famous football win Mayor's charities Birchwood Centre and Ormskirk Guides & Brownies to benefit Hollyoaks cast, celebrities and Skelmersdale United veterans to play Mayor of West Lancashire

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

Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold

News Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Wrap Up West Lancs Project supports residents to combat the cold West Lancashire Borough Council have recently launched the Wrap Up West Lancs campaign to support local residents to keep warm over winter. Wrap Up West Lancs is a coat donation and collection scheme

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

Staying Safe at Christmas

. If you are struggling with the financial pressures of the festive season and managing Christmas bills, you can get in touch with the Council's Money Advice team on 01695 585252 or visit the money advice web pages. " Where to get help for domestic abuse concerns: The Liberty Centre is a West

Beacon Canal Loop Walk

Events Sunday, June 26, 2022 Beacon Canal Loop Walk Day: Sunday 26 June Time: Meet at the Beacon Country Park Visitor Centre at 9.50am for 10am start. Cost: Free Join the Rangers for this magnificent 8-mile country walk. Leaving from the Green-Flag award winning Beacon Country Park the walk

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

Council funding boosts community wellbeing as Hope Street steps up support

News Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Council funding boosts community wellbeing as Hope Street steps up support We Are Hope Street CIC (Hope Street) have benefited from over £11,000 funding boost from the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to support their work in the community and those

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