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Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance 

News Thursday, July 31, 2025 Nye Bevan temporary closure for boiler maintenance Nye Bevan to close for five days on Friday 1 August for boiler maintenance works Facility hoping to reopen on Wednesday 6 August Park Pool and Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub open use of West Lancs Leisure centres

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

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

Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward

News Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Council supports residents in cost of living crisis and urges others to come forward Council pays out almost £80K in support Over 400 residents West Lancashire residents have benefited from the scheme so far Residents of West Lancashire who are in need of assistance

Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey

News Monday, May 30, 2022 Take part in the Citizen & Stakeholder 2022 Survey If you are a resident of West Lancashire, you can take part in the Citizen Survey here , or if you are a group, organisation, parish council, partner, or local business from across the borough, you can take part

Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park

News Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Green Fayre welcomed back to Beacon Country Park Festival back after two-year hiatus Green Fayre a celebration of the countryside Exhibitors and stall holders commit to no single use plastics The Borough's famous Green Fayre is back for 2022! Taking place this weekend

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

Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs

News Thursday, March 9, 2023 Communities invited to share their thoughts on exciting plans for new Wellbeing & Leisure Hubs New facilities are p roposed for Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Consultation days will allow people to see and comment on p lans Views sought to shape planning application before

Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt

News Friday, March 17, 2023 Spring may be here, but we know winter money worries are still being keenly felt Residents urged to seek help with increased energy costs Approximately £9m in funding already paid out by Council As we move into spring, the need to heat our homes may seem less of a worry

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

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

News Friday, February 16, 2024 Skelmersdale Ambassadors come together to share their passion and visions for Skelmersdale. The Skelmersdale Ambassadors are a network of local businesses and organisations who are innovative and forward looking. BBC's 'Dragon's Den' competitor joins the Skelmersdale

Council joins Edge Hill University and UCLan to drive forward innovation & growth in local business

News Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Council joins Edge Hill University and UCLan to drive forward innovation & growth in local business Council partnership with academia to drive forward innovative business solutions Edge Hill's SME Productivity & Innovation Centre is an internationally recognised centre

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 launches Embrace Digital marketing sessions to help local businesses thrive in the digital age

News Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Council launches Embrace Digital marketing sessions to help local businesses thrive in the digital age West Lancashire Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of a new series of Embrace Digital sessions aimed at empowering local small businesses

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

West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator

News Thursday, February 27, 2025 West Lancashire Borough Council achieves top grade for consumer standards from Housing Regulator C1 Judgement is the highest grade possible from the Regulator for Social Housing West Lancashire is one of the few local authority landlords to achieve the top rating

£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