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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

Specsavers move into Investment Centre

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Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports

News Monday, February 3, 2025 Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports The Council will always strive to provide Elected Members with the most accurate and up -to-date information at an early stage when considering decisions which impact on the residents

Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents

News Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Tawd Valley Developments begins construction of 50 new homes for Skelmersdale residents Contractors working for Tawd Valley Developments (TVD) have begun site preparation as work to deliver 50 new homes in Skelmersdale commences. Hoardings will this week go up around

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

Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses

also find out more about the scheme and apply by emailing the Business Engagement team at lets.talk@westlancs.gov.uk and by visiting www.green-tourism.com/westlancashire . From here, you will be asked to complete an online application form and enter a ‘Campaign Code’ specific to the region to secure

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

involved as an individual, with a community group or local school, they can contact the Enforcement team at Street.SceneOfficers@westlancs.gov.uk to request equipment. Anyone visiting the Beacon Country Park can also join in the fun! From 16 to 31 March, visitors can support the Park Rangers by collecting

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

Council to consider new parking arrangements 

News Thursday, February 19, 2026 Council to consider new parking arrangements Council to consider a report outlining proposed updates to parking arrangements Council report proposes additional new ways of paying for parking including the introduction of an online app Parking changes to support

Councillors still to set a balanced budget 

News Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Councillors still to set a balanced budget Councillors still to set a balanced budget West Lancashire Borough Council’s elected members have not set a balanced budget at the annual budget setting meeting on Wednesday 26 February 2025. Given the decision by Councillors

Beacon Light Trail

Events Thursday, December 4, 2025 Beacon Light Trail A breath-taking festive light trail at our magical Beacon County Park with dazzling lights as you walk through the woodland, marshmallow toasting and a visit to Father Christmas. 4 th – 21 st December (Thursday – Sunday) 4pm – 10:30pm (Last

New Bank Holiday Festival announced for Ormskirk

News Friday, August 19, 2022 New Bank Holiday Festival announced for Ormskirk Eclectic festival will take place across coming bank holiday weekend Food & drink, entertainment and family fun to enjoy Event has been driven by local businesses to enhance Borough's cultural offer ***JUST ANNOUNCED

West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy

News Tuesday, December 20, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy Residents are invited to have their say on renewal of the Public Space Protection Order that governs relevant dog controls Policy review will consider the inclusion of two new children's play areas

Council to support long-term grassroots sport for JMO leisure investment

News Thursday, March 26, 2026 Council to support long-term grassroots sport for JMO leisure investment West Lancashire Borough Council has announced significant investment by the JMO Sports Park in Skelmersdale as part of an enhanced long-term agreement that will strengthen local leisure provision

Green Fayre - 23 and 24 July

. To find out more please visit Green Fayre 2022 . We hope you will come to this great occasion, and if you are driving to the event please park your vehicle responsibly as the area around the park will be busy. Side Panels

Green Fayre - 22 and 23 July

. To find out more please visit Green Fayre 2023 . We hope you will come to this great occasion, and if you are driving to the event please park your vehicle responsibly as the area around the park will be busy. Side Panels

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

Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects Linear Parks will provide create green space for activities, such as walking and cycling and add to biodiversity by creating a wildlife corridor Ormskirk – Burscough project progressing well, following

Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows

News Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows Following successful trials in Skelmersdale on Kiln Lane and the roundabout at the top of Egerton, West Lancashire Borough Councillors have approved plans for the potential creation of Meadow Areas across the Borough

Christmas Lights Switch On events return to bring festive cheer to the Borough

News Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On events return to bring festive cheer to the Borough West Lancashire is set to kick off its Christmas celebrations with not just one, but two Christmas lights switch-on events again this year. Skelmersdale Switch-on After a triumphant debut