A benefit cheat who defrauded the council of £13,771 has been caught, sentenced and ordered to pay back the overpayment. Lynda Leah, 34, of Capesthorne Road, Orford, Warrington, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Wednesday 27 May 2015 and pleaded guilty to two charges of benefit fraud. Leah failed to declare that her husband lived […]
Benefit cheat caught and sentenced
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Daytime closures for A55/A483 scheme this weekend
Drivers using the A55 and A483 south of Chester this weekend are being advised that carriageway closures will be taking place as part of the junction improvement scheme at ‘Posthouse’ Roundabout. This weekend’s full carriageway closures include the closure of the eastbound A55 under the roundabout between Friday and Sunday and throughout Saturday – for […]
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The Queen Honours Outstanding Volunteer Groups
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE LORD-LIEUTENANT’S OFFICE Pendle Hippodrome Theatre and Lancashire Defibrillator Campaign, Parbold have been announced as two Lancashire-based winners of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This award is the MBE for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others. This prestigious UK National Honour recognises […]
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Improved Bacup Library officially reopened
Bacup Library has officially opened its doors following a major refurbishment to update and improve facilities. The new-look library, on St. James Square, has been designed to provide a light, spacious and open environment with mobile shelving to create flexible community spaces. Other improvements include automatic doors that are accessible for disabled people, baby–changing facilities, […]
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Walk the walk with St Helens rangers
Dust off your walking boots and join the St Helens Ranger Service on a walk from Billinge to Crank on Sunday 14 June. Take in the beautiful Billinge countryside on the fairly strenuous walk which will also call at the locally famous Crank Caverns. Meeting point is at Bankes Park, off Main Street, Billinge for […]
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Ruskin Drive development given the green light
Senior St Helens councillors have given the green light for what will be a ‘marvellous facility for the town.’ Work is to get underway in August this year on the council’s Ruskin Drive sports complex site in Dentons Green which will see: The upgrading of the existing artificial turf pitch to a FA Accredited Full […]
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Big band planned for Victoria Park
With some glorious weather forecast in the coming weeks, St Helens Council’s Ranger Service invites you to kick off a season of summer events in style, as the St Helens Concert Band brings on the trumpets at Victoria Park. Bring along your deck chairs or picnic blankets to the park’s central Band Stand on Sunday, […]
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Road Closure Cancelled – A5300 Knowsley Expressway
The road closure that was planned for 6 and 7 June is now cancelled as the majority of work was completed over the previous weekend (30/31 May). Lane closures will still be in place on the weekend of 6 and 7 June and 13 and 14 June to allow the remaining signing and street lighting […]
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Information appeal issued after serious assault in Widnes
An appeal for witnesses has been made by detectives after a serious assault in Widnes. It is believed that the incident took place at approximately 12:30am on Saturday 11th April at the Corner House Bar. A 41 year old man suffered severe facial injuries during the assault, after he was followed into the male toilets […]
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Listen out for the rumble of the jungle in Knowsley’s libraries!
Families in Knowsley are in for an exciting time next week as the jungle comes to the borough’s libraries as part of National Bookstart Week, from 8 to 14 June. ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ activities will be held in each library throughout the week during our under 5s Words and Pictures sessions. Children will be […]
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Warning to people who pay others to remove their rubbish
People who pay someone to remove their rubbish are being warned they must comply with notices requiring them to tell the Council who that person is after two people were prosecuted for failing to provide this information following a fly tipping incident at Renacres Lane, Halsall, West Lancashire. Last month Ian Garland and Lucy Spilsbury […]
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University students offer a healthy helping hand to Bleak Hill Primary School
Bleak Hill Primary School continues to celebrate achieving Healthy Schools Enhance Status – after teaming up with Edge Hill University to deliver a Health and Wellbeing week. In partnership with Youth Sport Trust, the health focussed week required BA (Hons) PE and School Sport degree students to put their theory into practice by teaching pupils […]
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Coffee morning for potential foster carers
If you’ve ever considered fostering, but would like the chance to talk to other cares to find out what it’s really like, why not come along to the Foster for Knowsley coffee morning on June 9. The event is part of Foster Care Fortnight, and is a chance for anyone curious to know more to […]
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Knowsley residents are taking steps to improve their health
An increasing number of residents in Knowsley are having their free NHS Health Check according to the latest figures. Over the last six months, over 1,200 residents have visited their GP to have their free Health Check. The NHS Health Check, available to 40 -74 year olds, is an important step for many people towards […]
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Time and Tide exhibition celebrates Lancashire’s maritime past
A new exhibition celebrating Lancashire’s rich maritime past opens at Fleetwood Museum in June. The textile exhibition ‘Time and Tide’ runs from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 1 November. Distinctive and imaginative fabric arts created by the contemporary textile group Preston Threads will be showcased. Preston Threads is a thriving textile group which promotes a […]
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Dangerous ‘new’ drugs in circulation
The council’s Public Health Team is warning of the serious dangers of new NPS (new psychoactive substances) drugs that are in circulation. The drugs can have dangerous side effects and devastating consequences. Dr Rita Robertson, Director of Public Health, Families and Wellbeing at Warrington Borough Council, said: “Drugs have a big effect on people’s health […]
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New traffic lights at M6 junction set to go live
A new sensor-controlled traffic light system is due to be up and running at a busy M6 junction near St Helens by the end of next week, improving journey times for drivers. Highways England had hoped to be able to start using the system at junction 23 of the M6, known as Haydock Island, when […]
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Safe and Secure event is back
The council’s south neighbourhood team have teamed up with Cheshire Police to organise the latest Safe and Secure event to be held in South Warrington. Taking place on Thursday 25 June, from 12-3pm, at Grappenhall Ex-Serviceman’s Club, Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 2QG. The event will see a number of organisations advising on how to stay […]
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Launch of Mayor’s Charity Appeal
An organisation that helps young people who look after relatives, and another that helps people with dementia, are the charities being supported by the new Mayor of West Lancashire and her Consort. The Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Nikki Hennessy, and her husband Paul will raise funds for Lancashire Young Carers and the Alzheimer’s Society […]
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Mayoral Engagements Week Commencing Monday 8th June 2015
DATE AND TIME VENUE DETAILS OF ENGAGEMENT Tuesday 9 June 11.00 a.m. Elmtree Community Primary School The Deputy Mayor & Deputy Consort will attend a Community Engagement Day/Sports Events Thursday 11 June 6.00 p.m. Council Chamber Council Offices The Mayor & Consort will host a reception for West Lancashire Young Carers who are one of the Mayor’s […]
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