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WorkWell service launches across West Lancashire, supporting people with health conditions entering employment or stay in work

News Thursday, March 13, 2025 WorkWell service launches across West Lancashire, supporting people with health conditions entering employment or stay in work West Lancashire Borough Council has launched a local support service in the borough designed to help disabled people and people with health

Join our Community Coronation event!

News Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Join our Community Coronation event! Event will mark the historic Coronation weekend Children's entertainment, live music and fire displays just a few of the highlights Celebrations are a chance for communities to come together and have fun Over the upcoming historic

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

News Wednesday, December 20, 2023 The Mayor of West Lancashire's Christmas and New Year Message to the Borough Councillor Maureen Nixon, Mayor of West Lancashire, has written a Christmas and New Year message to the people of the Borough: "I'm honoured to have represented the Borough as Mayor since

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

News Thursday, February 29, 2024 Make your business, our business and join us at our next West Lancashire ‘Boost Your Business’ Roadshow Meet the business professionals who will help to take your business to the next level Share your ambitions with members of the West Lancashire business community

Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance 

News Thursday, July 31, 2025 Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance Nye Bevan to close for five days on Friday 1 August for boiler maintenance works Facility hoping to reopen on Wednesday 6 August Park Pool and Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub open use of West Lancs Leisure centres

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

News Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Ormskirk’s sweetest summer tradition returns as the Gingerbread Festival is back! The Gingerbread Festival returns to Ormskirk this week, bringing fun and family entertainment to the town centre on Sunday 13 July. The family-friendly event allows locals and visitors

Spark into action this November  

News Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Spark into action this November The whizz and pop of fireworks and the crackle of a bonfire on and around Bonfire Night should be enjoyed safely by all. But this period of the year can trigger fear, anxiety and dread for many, especially pets and vulnerable members

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

by showcasing the region's makers, bakers, artists and creatives. Celebrations will run from 11am to 6pm after which people can extend their evening by visiting one of the many fantastic bars and restaurants the town centre has to offer. The Chapel on St. Helens Road will carry on the entertainment

Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire"

News Monday, January 31, 2022 Welcome to "Your Voice… West Lancashire" Council launches feedback 'hub' for residents One-stop-shop for views across a range of topics Training available for those who need help to get online West Lancashire Borough Council have launched a brand-new interactive

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

News Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward Council pays out almost £80K in support Over 400 residents West Lancashire residents have benefited from the scheme so far Residents of West Lancashire who are in need of assistance

Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey

News Monday, May 30, 2022 Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey If you are a resident of West Lancashire, you can take part in the Citizen Survey here , or if you are a group, organisation, parish council, partner, or local business from across the borough, you can take part

Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag!

News Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Dog owners encouraged to 'Walk This Way' and bin the bag! Beacon Country Park joins national scheme to clean up public spaces Green Flag site one of only 12 new sites included New maps including bins to make it easier for pet owners to dispose of waste Dog owners who

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

Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day

News Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day Flag raising ceremony will take place on 2 September, 10am Mayor, High Sherriff and Council Leader to mark the occasion Council supports call for public buildings and flagstaffs to fly 'Red Duster

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

News Thursday, March 9, 2023 Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs New facilities are p roposed for Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Consultation days will allow people to see and comment on p lans Views sought to shape planning application before

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

Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May

News Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May Postal vote requests must reach Council offices by 5pm on 18 April Need Voter ID? We can help at drop-in sessions May elections will be 'all-out' Important local elections are taking place on 5 May

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

Skelmersdale Ambassadors welcomes businesses and organisations to attend their first event of 2024

News Friday, February 2, 2024 Skelmersdale Ambassadors welcomes businesses and organisations to attend their first event of 2024 Step into the Skelmersdale success story and join the Skelmersdale Ambassadors for their first meeting of the year on 7th February 2024. The Skelmersdale Ambassadors

Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale.

News Friday, February 16, 2024 Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale. The Skelmersdale Ambassadors are a network of local businesses and organisations who are innovative and forward looking. BBC's 'Dragon's Den' competitor joins the Skelmersdale