Residents urged to keep homes secure
Homeowners are being reminded to stay vigilant this summer and keep their properties secure following a number of burglaries. So far in July, Lancashire Police has received 119 reports of burglary in a...
View ArticleCouncil quids in after Multihog investment
St Helens Council is set to save a significant amount of money each week after investing in a new machine that will change the face of highway maintenance in the borough. The council has recently...
View ArticleClitheroe Castle Somme vigil film released
A film of a moving vigil event at Clitheroe Castle commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme has now been released. The film has been released by artist Andy Farr as part of a creative...
View ArticleMoorgate Nursery School not affected by LCC property review
Lancashire County Council has moved to reassure parents and prospective parents that Moorgate Nursery School will not be affected by the proposed closure of Moorgate Children’s Centre. A spokesperson...
View ArticleCitadel Arts Centre awarded Catalyst Evolve grant
The Citadel Arts Centre has been awarded a Catalyst Evolve grant of £141,050 from Arts Council England. Catalyst Evolve is a new initiative that aims to support organisations with a limited track...
View ArticleWest Lancashire earns national award for CCTV operations
West Lancashire Borough Council has earned a national award for its CCTV operations. The Council has successfully achieved the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s code of practice certification....
View ArticleCouncil remains determined after Great Exhibition disappointment
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today announced that St Helens’ bid to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018 has not been taken through to the final stage. The...
View ArticleNewton Town Show is nearly here
The wait is nearly over for this year’s Newton Town Show. Must see attractions at this year’s event in Mesnes Park include a Huey army attack helicopter – which will land at 10:15am – a motorbike...
View ArticleArmy accolade for NHS trust
A NHS trust has been recognised for the outstanding support it gives to the British Army during times of conflict. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust was named public sector winner at the North...
View ArticleLancashire schools are performing well
The performance of Lancashire schools is among the best in the UK, according to a recent report. Lancashire County Council’s end of year inspection summary shows that the majority of children attend a...
View ArticlePeter Rabbit hops into libraries for Beatrix Potter birthday celebrations
Peter Rabbit hopped into libraries around the borough as St Helens Libraries Service held special read and rhyme times to celebrate the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter. Everyone’s favourite cheeky...
View ArticleKeeping Knowsley’s roads moving
Further improvements to Knowsley’s road network have been completed at Junction 6 on the M57 in Kirkby. The £0.5m scheme has been delivered in partnership with Highways England as part of a national...
View ArticleMayoral engagements
Wednesday 3 August 2.30 p.m. Neo Natal Unit, Ormskirk Hospital The Mayor and Consort will visit the Unit, which is one of the Mayor’s charities and will have a tour and meet with the staff
View ArticleCaptain Tuck’s Pirate Parade
Families are invited to pack a picnic, colour in a Captain Tuck mask to wear, and join St Helens Council’s Healthy Living team as they march around parks this summer for Captain Tuck’s Pirate Parade....
View ArticleJudges’ Lodgings Museum summer fun
There are many exciting activities for curious children and young people to enjoy at Lancaster’s Judges’ Lodgings Museum this summer. The holidays promise to be lots of fun with many Roald...
View ArticleCouncil to support 167 new work placements for young people
Young people from Wirral who are not in education, employment or training will be supported into work placements thanks to a new programme run by Wirral Council. The Wirral Intermediate Labour Market...
View ArticleA celebration of talent at the West Lancashire Open Exhibition 2016
A vibrant collection of works by accomplished artists from across the UK has been brought together for the prestigious West Lancashire Open Exhibition at the Chapel Gallery. The superb annual...
View ArticleCouncil launches food recycling and waste consultation
A six-week consultation is now underway for residents to have their say on proposals to change how domestic waste is collected to best accommodate a new food recycling service. Details of the proposals...
View ArticleInformation evening for potential foster carers
New foster carers are being recruited by Lancashire County Council to provide homes for the 1600 children in their care while they can’t live with their families. Anyone interested is invited to come...
View ArticleDivine Days Creative Arts CIC
Why not come and visit our open day to find out if our activities are something you would enjoy. Our open day is on Thursday 4th August 2016. On Thursday morning 10:30am-12pm – Dance Sessions for...
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