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Have some scarily-good fun at our leisure venues this half term!

News Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Have some scarily-good fun at our leisure venues this half term! The Council were delighted to recently welcome its leisure staff and venues back 'in house' and we'll be marking this important milestone with a half term week jam-packed with fun activities and special

West Lancashire to remember the Fallen

News Wednesday, November 8, 2023 West Lancashire to remember the Fallen Armistice Day will be 11 November Remembrance Sunday will follow on 12 November Mayor and Council representatives will join public for commemorations Every year on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, our communities pay

Collaborative Innovation Programme launched to  West Lancashire SMES  

News Friday, May 10, 2024 Collaborative Innovation Programme launched to West Lancashire SMES West Lancashire Borough Council partner up with Edge Hill University and UCLan to launch programme to supporting SMEs Scheme is fully funded from the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund Initiative

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

Council approves major funding to enhance local infrastructure and community facilities

News Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Council approves major funding to enhance local infrastructure and community facilities West Lancashire Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to allocate £1.29m of funding across thirteen projects following a round of public consultation

Ormskirk Bank Holiday Festival, 28 August

by showcasing the region's makers, bakers, artists and creatives. Celebrations will run from 11am to 6pm after which people can extend their evening by visiting one of the many fantastic bars and restaurants the town centre has to offer. The Chapel on St. Helens Road will carry on the entertainment

Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses

News Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Council launches 'Green Tourism' scheme for local businesses Grants will help businesses become more sustainable Green agenda 'key priority' for the Borough Webinar on 15 June for those wanting to find out more If you run a business in the retail, leisure, hospitality

Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day

News Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Tributes to be paid to seafarers ahead of Merchant Navy Day Flag raising ceremony will take place on 2 September, 10am Mayor, High Sherriff and Council Leader to mark the occasion Council supports call for public buildings and flagstaffs to fly 'Red Duster

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

News Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Still time to apply for a postal vote for upcoming elections this May Postal vote requests must reach Council offices by 5pm on 18 April Need Voter ID? We can help at drop-in sessions May elections will be 'all-out' Important local elections are taking place on 5 May

Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses!

News Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Grants now available for West Lancashire Rural businesses! Rural Business Grant Programme to support businesses in rural areas. Grants have been made available from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Eligible businesses have until October 20 th 2023 to submit

Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club Secures Funding to Empower Skelmersdale

News Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Birch Green Amateur Boxing Club Secures Funding to Empower Skelmersdale Birch Green ABC (Amateur Boxing Club), a not-for-profit England Boxing affiliated club in Skelmersdale, is to receive £20,765 in funding secured by West Lancashire Borough Council. The funding

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

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

News Wednesday, November 6, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council seeks public views on £500,000 funding for community projects West Lancashire Borough Council is launching a three-week public consultation from 4 November seeking feedback on potential projects for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL

West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls

News Wednesday, November 20, 2024 West Lancashire Borough Council continues its commitment to end violence against women and girls West Lancashire Borough Council will mark White Ribbon Day 2024 by sharing a commitment to end men’s violence against women. The Council first achieved White Ribbon

£100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services

News Wednesday, March 19, 2025 £100,000 grant for Birchwood Charity transforms local support services The Birchwood Charity in Skelmersdale has received a significant £100,000 cash boost from West Lancashire Borough Council. The funds have helped to enhance Birchwood's efforts in tackling

Council boosts funding for men’s mental health through Divine Days

News Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Council boosts funding for men’s mental health through Divine Days Divine Days Community CIC, a Skelmersdale-based social enterprise supporting individuals with additional needs and disabilities, received an additional cash injection from the Council’s 2025/2026 UK

Beacon Country Park Masterplan Approved

News Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Beacon Country Park Masterplan Approved West Lancashire Borough Council has approved a strategic masterplan to guide the future development of Beacon Country Park as a regional destination for recreation, wellbeing, and nature. The decision provides a clear

West Lancashire Borough Council  -  Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021 – 2022

News Wednesday, November 2, 2022 West Lancashire Borough Council - Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021 – 2022 £2.8m spent on responsive repairs Almost £5m invested in tenants' homes Thousands helped with money advice West Lancashire's Housing Annual Report for Tenants 2021/2022 has been

Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year message

News Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Christmas and New Year message Councillor Yvonne Gagen, Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council, reflects on the year past and looks forward to 2024: "It has been an incredibly busy 12 months in the Borough, with so

Specsavers move into Investment Centre

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