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

70 items or spending 70 minutes in the great outdoors making our communities better places for all. The Great British Spring Clean campaign runs from 15-31 March. You can choose to pledge as an individual, a group or a school by going to the Keep Britain Tidy website. West Lancashire Borough

Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services

Offices. The people of the United Kingdom owe a debt of gratitude to all of our Emergency Services and the flag raising is an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the work that they do.” You can visit the website https://www.999day.org.uk/ to find out more about 999 (Emergency Services) Day. Side

Join the Great British Spring Clean to keep our communities tidy

, litter pickers and a drop off point for the waste you collect. Please email environmental.enforcementofficers@westlancs.gov.uk to make arrangements. Kathy Sephton, West Lancashire Borough Council Head of Environmental Services, said: "We value our local communities and know that you feel the same way

West Lancashire Borough Council Invites Residents to Participate in 2024 Citizen Survey

an increase in the opportunities for young people to take part in activities and increased litter patrols in some areas as part of its response to points raised by residents. Councillor Vickie Cummins, lead member for Communities, said: "Resident feedback is important to us. It provides a roadmap

Phase 1 of Digmoor affordable housing regeneration project in Skelmersdale is complete

to reflect modern living standards. Built with timber frame construction, they include air source heat pumps, EV charging points, triple glazed windows and solar panels to power communal areas. Looking ahead, Phase 2 of the scheme will see the demolition of outdated flats within Blythewood and Banksbarn

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

, or financial contributions to the scheme can donated through the website. Donations for individual schools can be deposited into any drum across all locations, as the teams onsite will sort and distribute the clothing to the correct hubs. There is no referral process or means-testing. Depending on available

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

Healthy Weight Scheme brings £375,000 boost to West Lancashire

in partnership with stakeholders to improve outcomes for all. The Healthy Weight Service will include: • Community weight management programmes for adults. • Family programmes that encourage and model healthy lifestyle behaviours, practical skills and play in fun environments continuing from the successful

West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator

to achieve the highest grade issued by the government’s social housing regulator. The C1 judgement demonstrates the Council’s commitment to its tenants by meeting all consumer standards. The judgement also confirms that when issues occur, plans are effectively put in place to remedy problems and minimise

West Lancashire Borough Council calls for adult and children’s A&E services to be at Ormskirk Hospital

. The Council believes that all residents across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby deserve equal access to world-class NHS services, free at the point of delivery. Therefore, round-the-clock provision of both adult and children’s A&E services at Ormskirk Hospital would provide the greatest ac cessibility

Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs

the consultation websites at https://dppukltd.com/ormskirk/ and https://dppukltd.com/skelmersdale/ until 7 April 2023. All views will remain anonymous. Side Panels

Litter Heroes assemble across the Borough for Great British Spring Clean campaign

the pledge to pick up a bag of litter – or more – today! You can choose to pledge as an individual, a group or a school by going to the Keep Britain Tidy website . West Lancashire Borough Council will support those that join by providing litter picking equipment and collecting all of the litter

Council gives Green Light to Car Meet PSPO

. Councillor Gareth Dowling, Deputy Leader of the Council and portfolio holder for Communities and Community Safety, said: " I'm very pleased on behalf of all the residents and businesses affected by this issue to see the PSPO come into force. "The feedback we received from the public consultation

New tenants move into Tawd Valley Developments' sustainable homes

in Skelmersdale. All of Tawd Valley Developments’ housing schemes are built using Modern Method of Construction, which utilise timber frame, A-rated double-glazing and gas boilers, as well as electric car charging points as standard. The future homes standard scheme at Fairlie will now be extended

Council supports Ormskirk school’s goal with new artificial football pitches

organisations and football teams across West Lancashire such as Ormskirk West End Football Club, JN Sports and TQ Sports all use the facilities to train junior teams throughout the week. It serves as a home ground for local football teams with a specific emphasis on promoting participation in organised

Construction begins on transformative Skelmersdale housing project  

will provide a modern and sustainable home for our residents to enjoy.” The new energy efficient homes are designed to reflect modern needs. Built of a timber frame construction, they include air source heat pumps, EV charging points and are partly triple glazed and solar panels will also power

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

and the 740th anniversary of the historic market, creating a range of opportunities to highlight the restored ginnels’ significance. While the clock tower itself has already been allocated nearly £50,000 towards removal of vegetation, re-pointing, re-painting and mortar repairs, amongst other things

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

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

: “I am really pleased the Council has been given the opportunity to recognise the Merchant Navy by flying the Red Ensign. The people of the United Kingdom owe a debt of gratitude to the seafarers and the flag raising is an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the work that they do

Council to consider new parking arrangements 

proposals to be considered are: Up to 30 minutes free parking at Park Road and at Wheatsheaf Car Park. A new stepped hourly tariff, starting at £1.00 for up to one hour and rising to £3.00 for up to five hours. All‑day rates set at £3.00 for Hants Lane and £4.00 for Hutton Way and The Stiles. Revised