Bright Sparx Campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour in run up to Mischief...
West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership is cracking down on anti-social behaviour in the run up to Mischief Night and Bonfire Night. The annual multi-agency Bright Sparx Campaign aims to build on...
View ArticleMan, 22, injured in Blackpool collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Blackpool which left a 22-year-old man with serious leg injuries. Officers were called around 11am on Thursday (October 6) after reports of an...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after man is robbed at knifepoint in Wigan
An appeal for information has been made after a man was robbed at knifepoint in Wigan. On Tuesday 4th October 2016, at about 9:55pm, an 18 year old male had been walking along Chequers Street, when he...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched after woman dies in Wigan
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Wigan. A little after 3:45pm on Thursday 6th October 2016, police received a call to Makinson Avenue, Wigan, to reports of a...
View ArticleProtect yourself and your family from flu
If you fall into one of the ‘at risk’ categories for flu, then now is the time to take up the offer of a free vaccination. Knowsley Council’s Public Health team is appealing to all the vulnerable...
View ArticleChristmas markets heading to Leigh and Wigan!
Lovers of Christmas markets in Wigan Borough will no longer have to travel to the likes of Manchester and Liverpool to join in some festive market fun. As part of its commitment to supporting its town...
View ArticleFirework spectacular is back with a bang!
After a one-year absence, sparks will fly when Haigh Woodland Park hosts its Family Firework Spectacular on Saturday 5 November. Kicking off the festivities, Wigan’s own 8-piece Irish and folk band,...
View ArticleRestorative justice – join the conversation
A scheme which brings victims and offenders together to agree appropriate punishment and reparation is set to be re-launched in Wirral this month. The Wirral Neighbourhood Justice Scheme is being taken...
View ArticlePolice investigating two suspicious approaches to female school pupils
Merseyside Police are investigating two suspicious incidents involving suspected approaches to secondary schoolgirls in Wirral in recent days. On Wednesday, October 5, a report was received of a large...
View ArticleNext steps agreed in community transfer of surplus council buildings
Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed the next steps in the process of handing over surplus buildings to be run by community groups. The County Council recently agreed its Property Strategy,...
View ArticleBaby Jake in sound hands with hearing team
A hospital team has just screened the hearing of its 24,000th baby. Southport and Ormskirk NHS hospital Trust’s Newborn hearing screening team has been based at Ormskirk hospital since 2005. Around 80%...
View ArticleYoung bookworms rewarded by Mayor and Mayoress
The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks, dropped by Newton Library to present certificates and medals to young bookworms who took part in a national reading challenge....
View ArticleCouncil’s Chinese guests talk earthquakes and floods
St Helens Council recently hosted a group of delegates from Jiangsu Province, China to share knowledge and ideas about preparing for the worst. The delegates were emergency planning leads from the...
View ArticleStamp out hate crime by signing pledge
To mark Hate Crime Awareness week (8-15 October) St Helens Council’s Safer Communities team is encouraging residents to go online and pledge their support to the St Helens No Place for Hate Crime...
View ArticleSkelmersdale County Councillors Welcome White Moss Judicial Review Ruling
Skelmersdale County Cllrs Julie Gibson, John Fillis and Terry Aldridge have welcomed the recent ruling allowing Whitemoss campaigners to apply for a Judicial Review of the Secretary of State’s decision...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 10 to Sunday 16...
Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week. The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 7 October and...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 10 October
Wednesday 12 October 7.15pm Hurlston Hall Golf Club The Mayor will attend a Monthly Business Meeting of the Ormskirk Clocktower Rotary Club Thursday 13 October 10am Council Chamber, 52 Derby Street,...
View ArticleBickerstaffe Harvest Celebration and Hot-pot lunch
Holy Trinity Bickerstaffe had their Harvest Celebration followed by a Hot-pot Harvest lunch on Sunday 9th October. The service was led by Reverend Andrew Housley. The Hot-pot was provided by the Tartan...
View ArticleRetiring Directors clocked up almost 80 years experience in local government
Two Directors, who together have clocked up almost 80 years’ experience in local government, are preparing to step down from their roles at West Lancashire Borough Council. Bob Livermore, Director of...
View ArticleResidents learn about good respiratory health at NHS event
Local residents flocked to a free respiratory event in Skelmersdale which was organised by NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The purpose of the event, which took place in The...
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