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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

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

News Tuesday, March 18, 2025 West Lancashire rural businesses set to reap the rewards of Council’s funding boost West Lancashire Borough Council has awarded £280,000 to rural businesses funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), helping them to diversify, grow and explore new

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

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

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

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

New direction for Council's development company agreed in principle pending business plan approval

News Friday, July 22, 2022 New direction for Council's development company agreed in principle pending business plan approval Cross-party support for new way forward agreed in principle Plans will re-focus efforts on responding to local need In a meeting of Full Council, a new way forward for Tawd

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

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

Council approves Community Wealth Building strategy to boost local economy for all

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Council approves Community Wealth Building strategy to boost local economy for all Five-year strategy approved at Council Plans will boost Borough economy from within At a meeting of Full Council on 19 July, Councillors approved a five-year community wealth building