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Green Fayre - 19 & 20 July

Events Saturday, July 19, 2025 Green Fayre - 19 & 20 July Beacon Country Park Fantastic, FREE, two day event on 19th & 20th July from 11am to 5pm. A much-loved celebration of West Lancashire’s rural heritage, landscapes, traditional crafts and countryside living, with everything from Viking

Ormskirk Christmas Lights Switch On

, fairground rides and street entertainers for all the family to enjoy. Sunday 23 rd November 11am – 6pm Switch on: 5pm by The Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Anne Fennell. Admission: Free to attend Side Panels

Park for just £1 in Ormskirk this Christmas

News Thursday, December 1, 2022 Park for just £1 in Ormskirk this Christmas Two hours extra parking for drivers Shop local and support our independent retailers Deal starts on Dec 1 If you’re planning on a Christmas shopping spree or meeting with friends for a festive meal in Ormskirk in the run

West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy

News Tuesday, December 20, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council to review dog control policy Residents are invited to have their say on renewal of the Public Space Protection Order that governs relevant dog controls Policy review will consider the inclusion of two new children's play areas

Council to support long-term grassroots sport for JMO leisure investment

News Thursday, March 26, 2026 Council to support long-term grassroots sport for JMO leisure investment West Lancashire Borough Council has announced significant investment by the JMO Sports Park in Skelmersdale as part of an enhanced long-term agreement that will strengthen local leisure provision

Skelmersdale Christmas Lights Switch On

. Children can enjoy story time with Santa in the library, face painting and special appearances from The Grinch and the Naughty Elves. Saturday 15 th November 12pm – 6pm Switch on: 5pm by The Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Anne Fennell Admission: Free to attend Side Panels

Embrace the season of goodwill on Small Business Saturday

News Monday, December 2, 2024 Embrace the season of goodwill on Small Business Saturday The colourful lights are twinkling and the festive season is officially upon us, with Christmas gift shopping and social gatherings taking place over the next few weeks. It is a wonderful time to embrace

Council and partners come together to answer your questions

News Friday, October 14, 2022 Council and partners come together to answer your questions 'Information Day' will be a one-stop-shop for advice Police, West Lancs CAB and Trading Standards among those joining Council officers Event will take place in the Concourse on 19 October Do you need help

Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Progress Being Made on West Lancashire Linear Parks Projects Linear Parks will provide create green space for activities, such as walking and cycling and add to biodiversity by creating a wildlife corridor Ormskirk – Burscough project progressing well, following

Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows

News Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Council to Introduce Native Wildflower Meadows Following successful trials in Skelmersdale on Kiln Lane and the roundabout at the top of Egerton, West Lancashire Borough Councillors have approved plans for the potential creation of Meadow Areas across the Borough

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

Introducing ‘The Spark’, a new community‑led engagement programme shaping the future of culture, heritage and arts

News Friday, February 27, 2026 Introducing ‘The Spark’, a new community‑led engagement programme shaping the future of culture, heritage and arts ‘The Spark’ is West Lancashire Borough Council’s new initiative bringing together residents, creatives, community groups and local organisations to help

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

News Thursday, March 26, 2026 Council approves £100,000 to restore historic town centre ginnels West Lancashire councillors approve a £100,000 grant for the Ormskirk Community Partnership to restore the town’s historic ginnels believed to reflect medieval street patterns. The exciting heritage

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Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election

News Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Date announced for West Lancashire By-Election The Acting Returning Officer has received the writ for a By-Election for the West Lancashire Parliamentary Constituency. The By-Election will be held on Thursday 9 February 2023. A formal notice of election has been

Christmas Lights Switch Ons 2022

Skelmersdale Prize Band will play traditional Christmas carols to really get visitors and shoppers in the festive mood. A 'Frost Fair' by Artisan Network North-West will also stage its Christmas-themed market while the world-famous Silcocks family provide 'all the fun of the fair' for families. Free

Medieval Festival

Events Saturday, May 13, 2023 Medieval Festival Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of West Lancashire 900 years ago, as living history reenactors Historia Normannis take you on a journey back through time at the fantastic Ormskirk Medieval Festival at Coronation Park. The FREE two

Skelmersdale puts on a show!

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Skelmersdale puts on a show! Skelmersdale set to host full day of live music Council and partners working together to mark the event's return Family-friendly entertainment, local traders and delicious street food and drink on offer On 30 th July, Skelmersdale

Be a Bright Spark this November!

News Thursday, October 20, 2022 Be a Bright Spark this November! West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership relaunches Bright Sparx campaign Public urged to consider vulnerable people, neighbours and pets on Bonfire Night Community activities and extra safety measures will help keep the Borough

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

News Friday, March 1, 2024 Council gives go ahead for £160,000 investment in CCTV for Ormskirk Town Centre Council secures £160,000 of investment to improve Ormskirk Town Centre’s CCTV system. Investment will see a major upgrade to the existing CCTV system and equipment. Everyone deserves to feel