Rainhill’s place in history confirmed
Leading engineers from the UK and US will converge on Rainhill Library this month (September) for a ceremony – hosted by St Helens Council’s Library Service and Rainhill Railway and Heritage Society –...
View ArticleScrutiny Committee to Consider “Call In” for Property Strategy Decision
A special meeting of the county council’s Scrutiny Committee will be held on Thursday 22 September to consider whether to “Call In” the Cabinet decision made on 8 September in relation to the Property...
View ArticleSafety Collaborative reduces the pressure
A hospital trust is working with care homes across the community to tackle the problem of pressure ulcers. Anyone who sits or lies down for prolonged periods of time, such as those confined to bed,...
View ArticleCelebrating Shakespeare at Skelmersdale Library
County Councillor Terry Aldridge, Vice-Chairman of Lancashire County Council, recently visited Skelmersdale Library to present awards to the winners of a Celebrate Shakespeare competition, run by...
View ArticleGet hands on with art at the Animotion Exhibition
Visitors to Ormskirk’s Chapel Gallery are being invited to meet legendary children’s TV character Morph and get hands-on with artworks in ‘AniMotion’, a specially-commissioned exhibition inspired by...
View ArticleNational exhibition to tour Astley Hall
Dramatic and beautiful images of wildlife will be on display at Astley Hall as a national photography exhibition starts its tour at the historic Chorley attraction. Everything from magnificent marine...
View ArticleCouncil’s bright idea to boost income
An innovative solar farm deal by Warrington Borough Council is set to generate millions in vital funds for the authority. The council has teamed up with and Newham and Thurrock Councils to purchase...
View ArticleThe Deal is in action again
Residents in Wigan have the chance to find out how to improve their communities in another week of action. Throughout the week (Monday 19th September – Friday 23rd September) residents in both Wigan...
View ArticleJoin Council celebrations for Silver Sunday
West Lancashire Borough Council is celebrating Silver Sunday by organising a free event where older people can find out more about services available to them. Silver Sunday is a national celebration of...
View ArticleDiscover one of Lancashire’s most romantic wedding venues
Chorley’s Astley Hall, Coach House and Park will open its ceremony doors to happy couples when the historic venue hosts a weekend of wedding open days. On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September, the...
View ArticlePhone stolen in Blackburn robbery
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in Blackburn. Around 11.20pm on Saturday, September 10, a 20-year-old man was walking with another male on St Philip’s Street when they were...
View ArticleGarswood Primary School goes the whole hog celebrating Roald Dahl’s centenary
Children and staff at Garswood Primary School proved that they don’t do anything by halves as they went the whole hog by dressing us as Roald Dahl book characters to celebrate the British novelist’s...
View ArticleLatest on Government’s pay to stay scheme for Council tenants
Council tenants in West Lancashire who earn more than £31,000 a year may face increased rents from April 2017 under the government’s ‘pay to stay’ scheme. While full details of pay to stay have not yet...
View ArticleBritish Council International School Award success for Queen’s Park CE/URC...
Queen’s Park CE/URC Primary School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International...
View ArticleMarket Walk extension moves a step closer
Chorley town centre is set to undergo a £17 million transformation over the next few years as Chorley Council is on the verge of sealing deals with several high profile businesses for the Market Walk...
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 ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing 19 September 2016
Wednesday 21 September 1pm Evenwood Court, Skelmersdale The Mayor and Consort will attend the launch of the newly refurbished Evenwood Court in Skelmersdale Thursday 22 September 7.30pm Council...
View ArticleScrambler Bike Education Project
Sefton School children Activity Day at Crosby Lakeside Centre Merseyside Police and Sefton Council have held an action-packed day for Year 6 children from schools across South Sefton, as part of a...
View ArticleMayor’s competition to hit all the right notes
Calling all young music maestros – the Mayor of Warrington is searching for the musical stars of the future. A new competition – hosted by the Mayor, Cllr Faisal Rashid in the grand setting of the Town...
View ArticleHealthcare and council staff move in together
Local healthcare staff are moving into Hindley Town Hall as part of Wigan Borough’s plan to join up health and social care services to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. In the first move...
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