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New Leader elected for West Lancashire Borough Council

am committed to leading from the front as well as working with all parties despite our political differences towards what is best for our residents. "We have ambitious plans for the Borough, including two new Health & Wellbeing hubs, which I am proud to have championed as portfolio holder

West Lancashire Borough Council statement on decision regarding A&E services in Ormskirk

for many of our communities who already face significant barriers in accessing urgent and emergency care. “We are grateful to residents and staff who took part in the consultation and we will now review the decision in detail, including the process by which it was reached. “The Council will consider all

Help shape plans for Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre

-racquet-fitness-centre or via the link on the Council's website homepage. Side Panels

Council Supports Community with Health Wellbeing Initiatives

to appropriate support groups and services. The booklet is available free of charge and can be picked up at many community venues including community centres, libraries, and the Council office at Derby Street in Ormskirk. Digital copies are also available to download from the Council’s website

West Lancashire Borough Council seeks public views on £500,000 funding for community projects

://letstalkwestlancashire.uk.engagementhq.com/community-infrastructure-levy-cil-funding-programme-2024 For further details on the CIL funding process, assessment criteria, and the types of projects eligible for CIL and NCIL funding, please visit the FAQ section on our website here. Side Panels

West Lancashire homes impacted by New Year flooding

to the emergency services for their efforts in the immediate aftermath of the flooding." The council is working with working with LCC and partners to ascertain the cause of the flooding. Residents who have been impacted by floodwater can visit the Council's website for advice and useful contact details

The Coronation of King Charles III

Events Sunday, May 7, 2023 The Coronation of King Charles III The Coronation of King Charles III will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Celebrations and street parties will take place all over the borough over the bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May. We’ll

Millions awarded to businesses to support them through COVID-19 pandemic

expressed their gratitude after receiving financial support: " Thank you to all at business grants from Eclipse, you have helped us during these tough times and without your support we would not have made it through, you get little credit for your hard work, we appreciate all you have done for us

Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey

with NWA Social and Market Research Ltd, West Lancashire Borough Council has now opened the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey with residents, groups, organisations, parish councils, partners, and businesses across the Borough all invited to share their views. The survey consists of several core

New Skelmersdale Tawd Valley Centre complete as Borough gets ready to embrace a bright future

, Skelmersdale’s new and improved town centre will help deliver opportunity and prosperity for all. ''With new retailers already opening up, the Tawd Valley Centre will serve as a shining example of levelling up in action in West Lancashire.” The town centre redevelopment scheme has been a partnership

Celebrate the countryside and countryside living at The Green Fayre

to no single use plastics West Lancashire's biggest celebration of the countryside and countryside living returns on 22 & 23 July 2023. The Green Fayre is an annual celebration of all thing's countryside, heritage crafts, countryside living and promotes sustainability across the borough, with 1000's

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival set to return

will all bring a buzz to the town centre, with something for everyone to enjoy. Councillor Anne Fennell, portfolio holder for Communities said: "I'm delighted that the Bank Holiday event is set to return this year. With the incredible variety of local talent, artisan offers and fantastic community

Have your say on Community Infrastructure Levy Projects

with infrastructure projects they feel will bring the most benefit to them." "We want to hear residents' thoughts about how the shortlisted schemes would improve their lives, so we encourage those people local to the schemes to get involved in this consultation." "We’ve spent many months working on all

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

the two-bed bungalows, the homes, which will be owned and managed by West Lancs Borough Council, will compromise a mix of one-bed apartments and two and three-bedroom houses. They are all made using timber-frame construction. The scheme attracted £2m of Homes England funding. Councillor Nicola Pryce

Council adopts Charter for Families Bereaved Through Public Tragedy

for the truth. We accept that we should learn from the findings of external scrutiny and from past mistakes. Avoid seeking to defend the indefensible or to dismiss or disparage those who may have suffered where we have fallen short. Ensure all members of staff treat members of the public and each

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

Skelmersdale’s Fairhaven Park revamp set to create new opportunities for local young people

a community garden to serve local people, as well as redecorating their hub, all whilst providing valuable work experience to young people to learn hands-on construction skills. Nicola-Pryce Roberts, lead member for Housing at West Lancs Borough Council is delighted about the initiative: “Building new

Christmas Light Switch-on events bring festive season to life in West Lancashire

News Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Christmas Light Switch-on events bring festive season to life in West Lancashire Skelmersdale’s Christmas light Switch-on event sparked the festive season to life in West Lancashire and proved to be a real cracker for all ages. The town’s family-friendly event took

Embrace the season of goodwill on Small Business Saturday

fully supportive of the SBS campaign. “I encourage people to shop local, not just on SBS but all year round. This is crucial to their survival, as well as our town centre.” Councillor Gareth Dowling, Deputy Leader of the Council and lead member for Planning and Community Safety , added: “Shopping local

West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to stand against domestic violence

the White Ribbon Promise; never to use, excuse or remain silent about violence against women and girls. The Promise can be made on White Ribbon UK’s website: www.whiteribbon.org.uk Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK, said: “This year, White Ribbon Day is focusing on the attitudes