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Green-fingered West Lancashire schools join veg & fruit-growing scheme

News Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Green-fingered West Lancashire schools join veg & fruit-growing scheme Pupils from across West Lancashire will soon be able to cook meals at home using ingredients they have grown at school. The Borough’s primary schools were invited to take part in the fruit

Popular Community Impact Days return for 2024 

News Thursday, May 23, 2024 Popular Community Impact Days return for 2024 Six events scheduled across the Borough over coming months Meet and talk to a range of council and external services Three locations to host additional Family Fun activities West Lancashire Borough Council's Community Impact

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

West Lancashire to pay tribute to the fallen

News Tuesday, November 5, 2024 West Lancashire to pay tribute to the fallen Each year on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, every corner of our community comes together to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives serving our country. For 2024, Remembrance Sunday falls on November 10 while

Update on £150 energy rebate payments

News Monday, May 16, 2022 Update on £150 energy rebate payments We appreciate our customers' patience while they have been waiting for their £150 energy rebate to help with energy costs. We have been working hard to install and test new software to enable us to make payments on a large scale

Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey

News Monday, July 4, 2022 Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder Survey Residents, businesses, and organisations can all take part Your feedback will be used to help us make future decisions Survey closes Friday 8 July Thank you to everyone who has responded to our

Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS

News Friday, July 7, 2023 Recycle and reuse your outgrown uniforms with Skelmersdale FUSS West Lancashire Borough Council has partnered with charity Wirral FUSS to support local families with their school uniform needs. The charity has been operating on the Wirral for over 10 years, serving over

Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services

News Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tributes paid and flags raised to honour important services On Friday 1 September, West Lancashire Borough Council raised the Red Ensign flag to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers outside the Council Offices at 52 Derby Street

Call for Projects to deliver bespoke employability and skills support.

News Monday, November 13, 2023 Call for Projects to deliver bespoke employability and skills support. West Lancashire Borough Council is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for educators, training providers, businesses, and innovation leaders to contribute to the vitality and economic

Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers

News Friday, August 30, 2024 Council Celebrates Merchant Navy Seafarers On Tuesday 3 September 2024, West Lancashire Borough Council will fly the Red Ensign to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers. The Red Ensign flag will be hoisted on the flagstaff outside

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

The Coronation of King Charles III

, entertainment and activities. Local community groups are set to get involved, with Burnt Bananas hosting a fire display and drum dancing. The Skelmersdale Prize Band will keep spirits high with their musical interludes, whilst local dance troupes including Newburgh Morris Dancers and Showbiz

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

Borough set to dazzle this festive season as the Christmas Lights sparkle in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk

News Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Borough set to dazzle this festive season as the Christmas Lights sparkle in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Events in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk will start the celebrations Mayor will officially turn on the lights Crowds will enjoy great music, delicious food and family

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival set to return

News Monday, August 14, 2023 Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival set to return Following its highly successful debut last year, the Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival is set to return for a second time on August 27 from 11am to 7pm with outstanding live music, great family entertainment and irresistible

Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy Projects

News Monday, October 2, 2023 Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy Projects Have your say on spending plans. 17 projects shortlisted for investment across the Borough, including Fairy Glen, canal towpath and GP infrastructure. £1.3 million of funding for the heart of our communities

Council funding boosts Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers in reducing loneliness and isolation

News Monday, January 20, 2025 Council funding boosts Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers in reducing loneliness and isolation Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Helpers, a local charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation in the community, has received a significant boost of nearly £17,000 in funding

Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub

News Thursday, March 20, 2025 Burscough officially welcomes newly refurbished Wellbeing & Leisure Hub Burscough Wellbeing & Leisure Hub celebrated a highly anticipated official launch event on Wednesday (19 March) showcasing the centre’s impressive refurbishment. The event, which welcomed local

Ormskirk's Medieval Festival - a Eurovision Battle Royale!

News Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Ormskirk's Medieval Festival - a Eurovision Battle Royale! Royal Tournament to celebrate Eurovision and the Coronation Chance to experience a variety of medieval-themed activities Event this weekend 13 & 14 May Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of West

Council approves Community Wealth Building strategy to boost local economy for all

News Thursday, July 20, 2023 Council approves Community Wealth Building strategy to boost local economy for all Five-year strategy approved at Council Plans will boost Borough economy from within At a meeting of Full Council on 19 July, Councillors approved a five-year community wealth building