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Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre

the Council’s existing CCTV system and equipment and provide new camera installations at key points across the town centre. The £160,000 spend is a significant investment for the town and will help to protect and enhance the safety of residents, tourists and our student community when visiting Ormskirk

Christmas Lights Switch On events return to bring festive cheer to the Borough

last year, Skelmersdale will be first to dazzle on Saturday 18 November from 11am on Southway, outside the Concourse Shopping Centre and the Youth Zone. A Festive Fair will welcome an array of market traders to a Christmas-themed market while the world-famous Silcocks family provide 'all the fun

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

Council supports residents to get their foot on the housing ladder as Skelmersdale shared ownership housing scheme approved

, including A-rated gas boilers, electric vehicle charging points, integrated kitchen appliances (washing machine, induction hob, chimney hood, single oven and fridge/freezer), and off-road parking for all dwellings, with garages included in three plots. The development will benefit from expert input

Handover of eight energy-efficient bungalows in revolutionary Tawd Valley Housing project   

cutting ceremony on Monday, February 26. Mayo r Nixon added : “I am honoured to be here today to help Tawd Valley Developments officially handover these wonderful bungalows to the Council, which not only are affordable and energy-efficient, they also really look the part. “I send all my best wishes

It’s ‘game on’ for Burscough Sports upgrade 

to the refurbishment that will deliver a modern leisure, wellbeing and fitness facility to meet the needs of West Lancashire residents The objectives of the project include integrating new technology, incorporating changing trends to meet user needs and preferences, improving the building’s ‘look and feel’ for all

‘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

Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan

News Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Council officers recommend closure of Park Pool and Nye Bevan West Lancashire Borough Council’s elected councillors will vote on a recommendation from council officers to close the Park Pool and Nye Bevan leisure centres at a council meeting on Wednesday 26 February

Community Engagement Roadshows are back for 2025

with their health." Councillor Nicola Pryce-Roberts, lead member for Housing at West Lancashire Borough Council added: “We all have those items we’ve been ‘meaning to get rid of’ and these skips are there to help people do just that, safely and conveniently. “Our litter picking and neighbourhood

Be a Bright Spark this November!

safe The upcoming Bonfire Night celebrations should be a safe, fun-filled and enjoyable time for all. But they can be a source of dread for many of our older or vulnerable residents in West Lancashire, as well as our animal companions. Loud fireworks, nuisance behaviour and frightened pets can cause

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

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