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

. The programme is open for applications now, with a launch event taking place on Wednesday 8 May 2024. The programme is fully funded until 31st March 2025, from the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and has a primary focus on supporting businesses who have the potential to scale up through new innovative

West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost

economic opportunities. The REPF provided vital support to rural businesses across the Borough. In 2023, the Council received REPF funding as a top-up to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to tackle rural challenges such as business diversification, job creation and improving local services. In September 2023

Make your business, our business and join us at our next West Lancashire ‘Boost Your Business’ Roadshow

 Ideal opportunity for you to access advice and support for your business Whether you're thinking of starting a new business, or you’re already an established innovative and ambitious business based in West Lancashire, join us at our next Boost Your Business Roadshow. It's a great opportunity

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

Council approves plans for £4.2 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Council approves plans for £4.2 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) UKSPF focusses on three priority areas of Community and Place, Supporting Local Business and People and Skills Final approval will now be sought from the Department of Levelling Up Housing

Great British Spring Clean 16th - 31st March

Events Saturday, March 16, 2024 Great British Spring Clean 16th - 31st March Tawd Valley Park, Skelmersdale: To celebrate and to show our support for Keep Britain Tidy's annual Great British Spring Clean, we will be offering a 'pick a picker' service between Saturday and 16th and Sunday 31st March

West Lancashire Borough Council reveals transformational vision for Beacon Country Park

, heritage, culture and the environment, becoming an exciting visitor destination for future generations. It will also support the local economy, providing employment and training opportunities for years to come. The masterplan aims to: Establish a long-term masterplan for the park, informed

Ormskirk’s sweetest summer tradition returns as the Gingerbread Festival is back!

ages, with: Free children’s entertainment across the town centre An artisan market featuring handmade goods and local products Delicious gingerbread! The Gingerbread Festival is supported by West Lancashire Borough Council with a £5,000 cash injection and celebrates both local culture and community

West Lancashire Borough Council shares 2023/24 annual report

for residents. The Council allocated £1.3 million from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to fund 17 community projects across the Borough. This investment has enhanced local amenities including children’s playgrounds, sports facilities and local healthcare support such as GP surgeries

Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations through the West Lancashire UKSPF Community Grants Fund Programme

aimed at enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the community, closing health equality gaps and supporting the resilience of our vital third sector organisations. With a minimum allocation of £700,000 in funding, third sector organisations such as voluntary and community groups, are invited

Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime

News Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Council and community join forces to tackle knife crime West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to be working in partnership with Community Safety Education, supported by Wates, to raise awareness and act against knife crime across the Borough. Knife crime destroys

Beacon Country Park Masterplan Approved

allowing West Lancashire to lead its future management and bring this historic landmark into the park's management framework. The design of the Masterplan follows extensive consultation with residents and stakeholders, which evidenced strong support for change. Eighty-one per cent of respondents

West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to stand against domestic violence

News Friday, November 25, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to stand against domestic violence Male Council Officers and Councillors take the pledge to support women and girls White Ribbon Promise pledges to 'never to use, excuse or remain silent about violence against

Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire"

their say on matters that mean the most to them about housing services and projects. The feedback we receive through the hub will enable us to implement meaningful changes to our housing service, ensuring the customer voice is heard throughout. Need support getting online? We understand not everyone has

Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses

funded by Central Government's Additional Restrictions grant funds and will help eligible businesses become more environmentally sustainable, as they continue to recover from the pandemic. The scheme is open now and will run up to the 31 March 2023 and can support up to 100 eligible West Lancashire

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

Council Funding Boosts Burscough Community Farm CIC

News Friday, August 2, 2024 Council Funding Boosts Burscough Community Farm CIC Burscough Community Farm CIC has been awarded £27,168, combining funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), to support its vital programmes and infrastructure

Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club Secures Funding to Empower Skelmersdale

perceptions of young people a nd enhancing the well-being of unemployed individuals. As a community-focused organisation, Birch Green ABC is committed to using the power of sport to drive positive change. The club’s initiatives are designed to support the physical and mental health of residents

Ormskirk Civic Hall receives vital heating upgrade with funding from West Lancashire Borough Council

News Thursday, September 4, 2025 Ormskirk Civic Hall receives vital heating upgrade with funding from West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancashire Borough Council is proud to support the continued development of one of the Borough’s key community centres, Ormskirk Civic Hall. This improvement

The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message to the Borough

my election in May. With so many wonderful people to meet and stories to celebrate, how the time has flown! I feel incredibly privileged to have met so many wonderful people, many of whom support our communities in lots of different ways, often putting others before themselves. It has truly been