Information 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 ArticleCouncil vindicated in calls for A&E to re-open
Councillors will be pressing hospital bosses to reinstate Chorley’s A&E as a matter of urgency after an independent report into its closure today reveals that it could re-open on a part-time basis....
View ArticleBetter for babies and young children
Lancashire County Council is asking people to think about growing their family through adoption. A special event will be held at County Hall to help people find out about adoption and the process...
View ArticleBrave Mayor takes to the air
Chorley’s octogenarian first citizen took a leap of faith when she plunged out of a plane at 10,000ft to raise money for one of her chosen charities. And the Mayor of Chorley, Councillor Doreen...
View ArticleStoptober returns to St Helens
Stoptober – the National 28 day quitting challenge from Pubic Health England – is back in St Helens. The campaign has made a big impact on the local community already, with 820 residents signing up...
View Article960-strong petition presented calling on West Lancashire Council to abandon...
A 960-strong petition was presented this week to West Lancashire Borough Council. It calls on the council to abandon plans for the unpopular £30 green bin charge ahead of the decision-making meeting...
View ArticleFireworks set to return to Chorley’s Astley Park
Families are invited to gather in Astley Park on Friday 4 November for the return of a fantastic fireworks display and bonfire. Chorley Council is organising the family event after great feedback from...
View ArticleAppeal following attempted cash in transit robbery in Blackburn
We are appealing for information following an attempted cash in transit robbery which occurred this morning (Wednesday) in Blackburn. We were called at approximately 7.30am to the Three Arches Service...
View ArticleWeekend services resume between Preston and Bolton as railway upgrade in...
Weekend train services between Preston and Bolton will resume this Saturday after a series of closures to allow engineering work to take place in Chorley. As part of Network Rail’s £1bn+ Northern...
View ArticleOctober fun at Clitheroe Castle Museum
October promises to be a fun time for children at Clitheroe Castle Museum with many exciting activities on offer. Activities range from making your own Halloween finger puppet to spotting the toy...
View ArticleScreening van opens its doors to the public for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The local NHS is inviting residents to attend an open day at the breast screening van in Ormskirk Hospital on Thursday 20 October 2016, from 9.00am – 4.00pm. The open day coincides with Breast Cancer...
View ArticleConsultation on Granville Park Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Residents are being given the chance to comment on important planning documents relating to Granville Park in Aughton. West Lancashire Borough Council is asking residents what they think about two...
View ArticleStatement in response to Secretary of State’s decision on planning appeals...
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government today allowed Cuadrilla’s appeal against the county council’s decision to refuse permission for fracking at the Preston New Road site,...
View ArticleCouncils work together to save Adlington Library
A new chapter will be written for Adlington Library and Children’s Centre following an agreement between Chorley Council and Lancashire County Council, which will ensure a happy ending for all those...
View ArticleSearch for driver after cyclist badly injured in Chorley
We are trying to trace a flatbed driver after a road collision in Chorley where a cyclist was knocked unconscious and injured. The incident happened at around 8.45am on Thursday, September 22nd when...
View ArticleMotorcyclist, 19, seriously injured following Accrington collision
We are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a collision in Accrington. At shortly before 8pm last night (Wednesday, October 5) a Honda motorcycle was travelling...
View Article‘St CuthBEST’ gets Good Ofsted
A transformed Merseyside school which will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year has received an early birthday present – a glowing Ofsted report. Inspectors were so impressed with the rapid...
View ArticlePupils and Staff celebrate National Poetry Day
To celebrate National Poetry day on the 6th October, staff and pupils at the Council’s Tuition Services in the Beacon Building, decided that as part of the drive to include English in all subjects,...
View ArticleHow do you think we should spend Community Infrastructure Levy monies?
Here is your chance to have your say on how West Lancashire Borough Council should spend money raised from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). CIL allows the Council to raise funds from developers...
View ArticleFrom Rio to Manchester – Transport in the city gets set for celebrations
Fans heading to see their Olympic and Paralympic heroes in Manchester later this month are being given a helping hand by transport leaders. More than 150,000 people from across the country are expected...
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