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Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028

News Thursday, October 19, 2023 Council publishes new Vision and Priorities for 2023-2028 West Lancashire Borough Council has published an ambitious strategy detailing its areas of focus for the next five years. The new Council Vision and Priorities were approved during the Full Council meeting

Council agrees to public consultation on future of leisure centres

. If we do not take this action, it will be a huge blow to future plans to deliver the new facilities. Therefore, we are duty bound to consider all options to secure our financial future and the development of new facilities. “This consultation is the best way to tell us what you think, so please take

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

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

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

Plans for Phase 1 of the Digmoor Revival Project have been approved

-Roberts, p ortfolio holder for Housing said : "The Digmoor regeneration programme is moving at pace and it is great that we can now look forward to construction on Phase 1 getting under way, and a planning application submission for Phase 2. "The project will allow for demolition of the old blocks so

West Lancashire Borough Council to consult residents on Beacon Country Park Vision

News Tuesday, June 27, 2023 West Lancashire Borough Council to consult residents on Beacon Country Park Vision West Lancashire Borough Council has launched a consultation to give residents the opportunity to have their say on the proposed vision for Beacon Country Park. Residents and key

Dial A Ride services continue for West Lancashire as Council confirms continued support 

News Thursday, March 7, 2024 Dial A Ride services continue for West Lancashire as Council confirms continued support West Lancashire Borough Council agree £30,000 funding for community transport service Funding will support travel provision for the next year Vital service provides support

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

Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park

News Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park Festival back after two-year hiatus Green Fayre a celebration of the countryside Exhibitors and stall holders commit to no single use plastics The Borough's famous Green Fayre is back for 2022! Taking place this weekend

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

Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward

get all the assistance you are entitled to. This may include a referral for advice and assistance with finance, debt and/or welfare benefits, to help address your long-term needs. To find out if you are eligible and to apply, visit our Household Support Fund page here https://www.westlancs.gov.uk

West Lancashire Borough Council and Police join forces in neighbourhood safety initiative

enhancing relationships between residents and local police going forward.” PC Aaron Cork, Neighbourhood Police Team at Lancashire Police, said: “PACT meetings are a great way for our residents to discusses any concerns they may have. NOTE: PACT helps inform people about how they can get in touch

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

of our community, supporting the most vulnerable in so many ways during these difficult times and I congratulate them on their vital and tireless work. "I would also like to recognise Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club for their work in the community, Skelmersdale Veterans for inviting me to visit

Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all!

News Monday, December 19, 2022 Children's Christmas card designs are a gift for all! Children's 'Be Kind at Christmas' designs featured on Council's Christmas card Winners and runner up get to meet the Mayor Well done to all the talented primary school pupils in West Lancashire who sent us

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

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

West Lancashire Borough Council successfully agrees budget to maintain services and foster prosperity

News Friday, February 25, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council successfully agrees budget to maintain services and foster prosperity Budget passed after cross-party agreement Financial plans to support prosperity of the Borough Council tax rise kept below 2.5% Following a meeting of the full

£150 Energy Bill Rebate: Update for non-Direct Debit customers

and I'm really pleased we are now in a position to get this much-needed payment to our residents." The fastest and most secure way to receive your payment is by completing the online form. However, help is available for residents that may need support completing the form online by ringing Customer

Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt

News Friday, March 17, 2023 Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt Residents urged to seek help with increased energy costs Approximately £9m in funding already paid out by Council As we move into spring, the need to heat our homes may seem less of a worry