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Find joy in the countryside as The Green Fayre returns this July

calendar. “It is a great way to support the Council’s green agenda, as we look to how we can all collectively live greener lives in the future. “There’s going to be something for all ages to enjoy, which makes it a truly family-friendly event, with an eco-twist. “Beacon Country Park is the perfect

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

resident satisfaction and to assess how well people are supported in the community by the council.” The Survey has been posted to a random sample of residents, which will be representative of the borough by ward to ensure there is an equal opportunity for residents across the borough to respond. Surveys

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

, and senior Council officers. The Council is supporting a nationwide call from the Seafarers Charity and the Merchant Navy Association for the Merchant Navy’s official flag affectionately known as “the Red Duster” to be flown on public buildings and landmark flagstaffs. HRH the Duke of Edinburgh has

Former Councillor presented with Honorary Alderman status

the warmest regards to my fellow councillors, with whom I enjoyed the cut and thrust of local politics as well as working towards common goals for the benefit of residents. "Lastly, I would like to thank my family, whose unselfish support has allowed me to give so much of my time to my community

Popular Community Impact Days return for 2024 

and representatives from services including housing, rent support, repairs, debt advice, employment, family, health & wellbeing, energy efficiency, tenant involvement and the environment. Also, we will carry out a survey with tenants, which is a golden opportunity for them to have their say and for us

Council and partners commit to tackling health inequalities in West Lancashire

the Borough. Signed at a meeting of the partnership on 17 March, the declaration demonstrates the partnership’s commitment to work with each other to consider how residents can be supported to eat healthily, move more and live well. The declaration includes looking at how policies associated with planning

Local MP marks residents’ move-in at latest Skelmersdale housing scheme from Tawd Valley Developments

of the site next year." Ashley Dalton MP for West Lancashire added: “It’s so exciting to see Tawd Valley Developments, a West Lancashire Borough Council company, blazing a trail with innovative ways to deliver affordable housing for local people. There is huge demand for affordable, high-quality homes

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

. One of the most exciting genre weaving groups around, they have supported The Wailers on their UK tour fusing styles of reggae, rock, ska and pop, to make a truly memorable and essential new sound. Jeramiah Ferrari grew up on a diet of Bob Marley, The Police and Michael Jackson. Expect a great

The Coronation of King Charles III

volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas. The aim of The Big Help Out is to use volunteering to bring communities together and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend. We will be collating and promoting any voluntary events

£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

Draft Council Plan 2023-2028 – Have your say

the next five years. It allows us to align activity and resources to target those key priorities and sets out our vision for West Lancashire as the place of choice to live, work, visit and invest. To support the initial development of the draft Council Plan, feedback on the existing plan was collected

Green Light for key part of West Lancashire Linear Park Project

106 monies to support this vital infrastructure project. The Ormskirk to Burscough Linear Park is a strategic transport and green infrastructure improvement as the shared cycle and footpath provides both sustainable transport and biodiversity enhancements along the former railway line corridor

Council's Annual Review - a year of working hard for West Lancashire

Council, said: "I'm proud to see this annual review presented to councillors. The driving force behind every decision we make is our residents and the benefits they will see and feel from our efforts to deliver quality, value-for-money services that support their wellbeing and prosperity. "The Peer

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

place). Jacqui Sinnott Lacey, Chief Operating Officer at West Lancashire Borough Council, said: “West Lancashire Borough Council are delighted to be supporting the Skelmersdale Ambassadors from the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. An exciting programme of business and place focused events has been

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

Hotel, Skelmersdale. The network brings together businesses and organisations who are focussed on creating a more successful economy for our communities by attracting investment, encouraging businesses to grow and improving the local economy. The morning event, supported by West Lancashire Borough

Council adopts Charter for Families Bereaved Through Public Tragedy

for those who have lost loved ones would be paramount. West Lancashire Borough Council has therefore committed to becoming an organisation which strives to: In the event of a public tragedy, activate its emergency plan and deploy its resources to rescue victims, to support the bereaved and to protect

Planning approved for Tawd Valley Development Maryvale housing scheme 

. The properties will contribute significantly to the Borough’s housing offering while also supporting the needs of the council’s housing strategy. Councillor Nicola Pryce-Roberts, West Lancashire Borough Council’s lead member for Housing said: "I am pleased to see the approval of the plans for the Maryvale

Council responds to National Planning Policy Framework consultation

changes to the NPPF, which is the Government's over-arching policy document on plan-making and decision-taking, between July and September. Following a review of the proposals, Council officers submitted a response to the consultation in September following consultation with and support from lead

Construction begins on transformative Skelmersdale housing project  

and managed by the Council. Danielle Ashworth, director of development at Tawd Valley Developments, added: "TVD is pleased to be supporting the Council with this important regeneration project providing new energy efficient homes for those most in housing need. "Phase 1 has now commenced and TVD

Councillor Anne Fennell elected new Mayor of West Lancashire

their generosity of spirit and genuine dedication to their communities. “I am truly honoured and excited to now represent our wonderful borough as Mayor. I will continue to champion those people and groups who go above and beyond to support, strengthen and improve the places in which they live. I