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Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan

News Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan West Lancashire Borough Council’s elected councillors will vote on a recommendation from council officers to close the Park Pool and Nye Bevan leisure centres at a council meeting on Wednesday 26 February

Community Engagement Roadshows are back for 2025

News Monday, March 17, 2025 Community Engagement Roadshows are back for 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council's Community Engagement Roadshows are set to return. The six events will take place at six locations in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk, while three litter-picking events are new additions

Introducing ‘The Spark’, a new community‑led engagement programme shaping the future of culture, heritage and arts

News Friday, February 27, 2026 Introducing ‘The Spark’, a new community‑led engagement programme shaping the future of culture, heritage and arts ‘The Spark’ is West Lancashire Borough Council’s new initiative bringing together residents, creatives, community groups and local organisations to help

Council approves £100,000 to restore historic town centre ginnels

News Thursday, March 26, 2026 Council approves £100,000 to restore historic town centre ginnels West Lancashire councillors approve a £100,000 grant for the Ormskirk Community Partnership to restore the town’s historic ginnels believed to reflect medieval street patterns. The exciting heritage

The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire

News Friday, July 19, 2024 The NEST programme hatched in West Lancashire West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to announce the launch of The NEST to boost wellbeing and employability within the Borough. The NEST stands for Networking, Employability, Support and Training. Located at a bespoke

Ormskirk Gingerbread Festival

. They will be performing on the stage, around the Clock Tower and touring town centre streets. Interested in the history of Ormskirk and surrounding areas? Then visit the variety of Heritage Stalls to see photos from the past. The Gingerbread Festival is organised by Ormskirk Community Safety Partnership

Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election

News Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election The Acting Returning Officer has received the writ for a By-Election for the West Lancashire Parliamentary Constituency. The By-Election will be held on Thursday 9 February 2023. A formal notice of election has been

Be a Bright Spark this November!

News Thursday, October 20, 2022 Be a Bright Spark this November! West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership relaunches Bright Sparx campaign Public urged to consider vulnerable people, neighbours and pets on Bonfire Night Community activities and extra safety measures will help keep the Borough

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

Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre

News Friday, March 1, 2024 Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre Council secures £160,000 of investment to improve Ormskirk Town Centre’s CCTV system. Investment will see a major upgrade to the existing CCTV system and equipment. Everyone deserves to feel

Polling Districts and Places Review 2024

News Friday, March 8, 2024 Polling Districts and Places Review 2024 Share your thoughts on polling station access and locations Consultation is open until 9 May 2024 Those who feel they have issues accessing polling stations are urged to take part West Lancashire Borough Council is reviewing all

Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections

News Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Candidates standing in the 2024 Local Elections The names of those candidates standing in the upcoming May elections have been confirmed. On May 2, residents across West Lancashire will elect representatives for the local council, the Lancashire Police and Crime

Candidates standing in the 2026 Local Elections

News Monday, April 13, 2026 Candidates standing in the 2026 Local Elections The names of those candidates standing in the upcoming May elections have been confirmed. On May 7, residents across West Lancashire will elect representatives for the local council and local parish councils. The names

A new Mayor for West Lancashire

News Thursday, May 19, 2022 A new Mayor for West Lancashire Following the Council's Annual meeting, Councillor Mrs. Marilyn Westley has been appointed as Mayor of West Lancashire. Mayor Westley, who is the Conservative elected member for Aughton Park Ward, will represent the Borough at civic

Borough's businesses are streets ahead

News Thursday, December 1, 2022 Borough's businesses are streets ahead Council Support for Businesses is working Ormskirk visitor numbers buck national trend New events boost cultural offer West Lancashire is continuing to build on its appeal as a great place to live and visit as the Council's

Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say

News Thursday, June 29, 2023 Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 outlines the strategic ambitions and priorities over the next five years Residents, businesses, and partner organisations are invited to share their views The consultation will open 29th June

Candidates Briefing - Would you like to be a Councillor?

News Thursday, March 3, 2022 Candidates Briefing - Would you like to be a Councillor? Candidates briefing on 23 March Life skills and community activity valuable experience Elections will take place on 5 May If you have ever thought of becoming a Councillor and standing for election, then you can

Beacon Country Park and Coronation Park fly the flag as two of the country’s best green spaces

status, so congratulations to everyone at WLBC who works hard all year long to keep them at their best, particularly the Rangers Team, the Clean and Green Team and all our amazing volunteers." Commenting on the news that Beacon Country Park and Coronation Park had met the Green Flag Award standard

Thinking about becoming a councillor? Join our Candidates Briefing

News Friday, March 10, 2023 Thinking about becoming a councillor? Join our Candidates Briefing Virtual Candidates briefing is on 13 March Meeting will tell you all you need to know about elections process Elections will take place on 4 May If you have ever thought of becoming a Councillor

West Lancashire Borough Council  -  Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021 – 2022

News Wednesday, November 2, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council - Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021 – 2022 £2.8m spent on responsive repairs Almost £5m invested in tenants' homes Thousands helped with money advice West Lancashire's Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021/2022 has been