New homes being built in Firbeck
Work has begun on building 42 new Council homes on Skelmersdale’s Firbeck estate to meet the requirements of modern families. This will be only the second batch of new West Lancashire Borough Council...
View ArticleLord-Lieutenant will present volunteer groups in Lancashire with prestigious...
***Issued on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant’s office*** The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth KCVO, will be officially presenting The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to two volunteer...
View ArticleRecord Breakers – Summer Reading Challenge
This Summer, children across Sefton will be invited to set a new Guinness World Record, simply by pledging to take on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – Record Breakers. A pledging weekend will...
View ArticleRegional economic inequalities have increased since the recession, says TUC
New research published today (Monday) by the TUC has found that London is outperforming other parts of the UK in economic and jobs growth, while the economic recovery is weakest in the North West and...
View ArticleThousands enjoy picnic in the park
Thousands of people from across Chorley and beyond had a fun-filled afternoon in Astley Park on Sunday (5 July) as Chorley Council hosted its annual picnic in the park. From lunch time Astley Park was...
View ArticleYou can now do more online
Did you know, you can contact Knowsley Council online to pay bills, report issues, apply for a school place, arrange a bulky rubbish collection, keep up-to-date with the latest news and much more!...
View ArticleSchool and Residential Care Catering Group awarded prestigious Silver Food...
Lancashire County Council’s School and Residential Care Catering group has been awarded the Soil Association’s prestigious Silver Food for Life Catering Mark, in recognition of the fresh and healthy...
View ArticleCounty Council Backs New Helpline for child sexual exploitation
Lancashire County Council’s health and wellbeing chief has backed a new national helpline that supports the victims of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Young people can call or text the free ‘Say...
View ArticleAppeal made after 13 year old girl is injured in collision with a car
A 13 year old girl was injured in a collision with a car on Sunday 5th July in Blackburn. The incident occurred at about 6:40pm on Brookfield Street, when the child was involved in a collision with the...
View ArticleGuided bike rides in West Lancashire
Cyclists can enjoy free guided fun bike rides through West Lancashire in the coming weeks. West Lancashire Borough Council has teamed up with British Cycling to organise the exciting pedal-powered...
View ArticleFollow in the footsteps of World War One soldiers in Lytham
Lancashire County Council is helping people to discover what life was like for two Lancashire soldiers during World War One. Staff from its community heritage team will take people on a local history...
View ArticleM6 junction closures to complete Sandbach improvement project
Overnight work to complete a major upgrade at junction 17 of the M6 in Cheshire is due to take place from Friday 10 July. The Highways England scheme, designed to tackle congestion and boost safety,...
View ArticleDisability Awareness Day 2015: Sunday 12 July – Walton Hall Gardens
A Second World War Dakota flypast through clear blue skies is set to be among the highlights of Warrington Disability Partnership’s (WDP) internationally-recognised Disability Awareness Day (DAD) 2015...
View ArticleSpinal staff fundraise for patients’ day room
Staff at Southport hospital are raising money to help some of the most severely injured patients treated by the NHS. The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre is one of eight centres providing...
View ArticleCall to speak out to stop scams from spreading
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards is backing a campaign to encourage more people to speak up and report scams. It is thought that only 5% of those affected by a scam ever report it, hampering...
View ArticleTown filled with sunshine and smiles for Warrington Walking Day
Residents basked in glorious sunshine as they descended on Warrington Town Hall lawn for walking day. Thousands of people packed the lawn and lined the streets for this wonderful Warrington tradition....
View ArticleHave your say on the development of Preston Bus Station
People can help to choose the design for the development of Preston’s iconic bus station and a new Youth Zone. Lancashire County Council is hosting a special exhibition at the bus station on Thursday...
View ArticleRoadworks scheduled on Birchwood Way
A section of A574 Birchwood Way will be closed this weekend (11 and 12 July) for carriageway surface repair works. The section due to be closed is from A50 Orford Road to B5210 Woolston Grange Avenue....
View ArticleShine at this year’s Knowsley Open Art Exhibition
Are you a budding artist who lives, works, studies or volunteers in Knowsley? Why not enter your artwork into the 15th annual Knowsley Open Art Exhibition? The exhibition celebrates local talent, and...
View ArticleLast call for apprentices to attend the UK’s biggest apprenticeship...
Advanced and Higher level Apprentices from Sefton are being encouraged to register to take part in what is set to be the UK’s biggest ever Apprenticeship graduation ceremony. Over 1,000 Advanced and...
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