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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

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

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

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

Events Sunday, August 28, 2022 Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August Date: 28 August 2022 Venue: Ormskirk Town Centre FREE EVENT A new event is taking place in Ormskirk town centre on Sunday 28 August as the first Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival comes to town. The festival will have a relaxed

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

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

to you. The closing date to register to vote at the May elections is midnight on Monday 17 April. If you need help accessing free voter ID to vote in the local elections, you can visit one of the drop-in sessions below. Derby Street Offices - Monday to Friday throughout April, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Customer

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

The Coronation of King Charles III

into the delicious cakes from local baking sensation, Mr Thompson. Wellbeing activities will boost the mood throughout the day, where families will be encouraged to take part in sports day activities, disc golf, a coconut shy and yoga sessions and the Rangers team will be erecting signage to guide

Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports

News Monday, February 3, 2025 Update on Extraordinary Council Meeting on 6 February and associated reports The Council will always strive to provide Elected Members with the most accurate and up -to-date information at an early stage when considering decisions which impact on the residents

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

‘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

Gingerbread Festival

Events Sunday, July 13, 2025 Gingerbread Festival Ormskirk Town Centre, West Lancashire - 13th July Head to Ormskirk this July for the return of the popular Gingerbread festival where you can expect free children’s entertainment, an artisan market and plenty of gingerbread! This event is supported

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

Councillors still to set a balanced budget 

News Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Councillors still to set a balanced budget Councillors still to set a balanced budget West Lancashire Borough Council’s elected members have not set a balanced budget at the annual budget setting meeting on Wednesday 26 February 2025. Given the decision by Councillors

Riverfly Survey

Events Saturday, July 9, 2022 Riverfly Survey Venue: Tawd Valley Park, Skelmersdale Day: Saturday 9 July Time: Starts 2pm (meet at the allotments on Manfield) Cost: Free Bring your wellies along to the Riverfly Survey and help the Rangers and the Friends of Tawd Valley with an ecological survey

Skelmersdale Show - Summer Festival 2024

Events Sunday, August 18, 2024 Skelmersdale Show - Summer Festival 2024 Get set for the return of The Skelmersdale Show this summer. The FREE bumper family-friendly event returns to Southway (between Nye Bevan & the Library) on Sunday, August 18. There's be live entertainment, food & drink stalls

Council makes key decisions to support the Borough's economy

News Friday, June 17, 2022 Council makes key decisions to support the Borough's economy Funding agreed to help Motorfest Free parking trial approved to start later in the year Both actions will bring economic benefits to the Borough West Lancashire Borough Council is constantly working