Be prepared in case of floods
West Lancashire Borough Council is urging residents to be prepared for floods, and to check if they need to take steps to protect their homes. The storms last winter, in particular Storm Eva on Boxing...
View ArticleGreenwood Business Centre now open
The Council is delighted to announce that its new £1.7m business centre in Skelmersdale is now open. Eleven high quality, new industrial units will be targeted at small to medium sized enterprises and...
View ArticleDeadline set for county building transfer
Lancashire County Council is working hard to progress bids from community groups to take on responsibility for surplus buildings, and has now set a deadline for new bids to be considered. Anyone who...
View ArticleWest Lancashire patients take control of their medicines use
Residents of West Lancashire who currently have a repeat prescription ordered for them, are now being encouraged to order their own from Tuesday 1 November 2016. NHS West Lancashire Clinical...
View ArticleDon’t miss the Go4it events at Skelmersdale Fire Station
Young people can have a great time enjoying pulsar laser Quest and many other exciting activities at Skelmersdale Fire Station. The event is open to all age groups but children under 11 must be...
View ArticleExciting scheme at Station Approach unveiled
An exciting scheme to turn open space behind Ormskirk Railway Station into an attractive and welcoming park has been officially unveiled by West Lancashire Borough Council. Station Approach Park...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing Monday 24 October 2016
Tuesday 25 October 2016 9.45am Midstream, 2 Penrose Place, Skelmersdale The Deputy Mayor will attend Midstream Presentation Day to present certificates of achievement Thursday 27 October 10.30am...
View ArticleBe a Good Guy this bonfire night
An award winning campaign – that helps trigger cuts in anti-social behaviour during the run up to bonfire night – is back with a bang! Now in its ninth year, Be the Good Guy Campaign is once again...
View ArticleDigital help and arts event at library
Residents of all ages are invited to Central Library on Wednesday 26 October for a digital help event, designed to demystify a range of modern technology and digital services. At the St Helens...
View ArticlePair prosecuted for fly-tipping foul play
Two men have been prosecuted by St Helens Council in relation to a fly-tipping offence. Raymond Wilkinson, 42, of Harlow Close and Joseph David Edge, 26, of Hemstead Close, were each ordered to pay a...
View ArticleTighter control over roadworks has cut delays
People are spending less time delayed by roadworks thanks to a Lancashire County Council scheme to take a tighter grip on them. Highways bosses introduced a system in spring 2015 which meant that...
View ArticleBusinesses continue to choose Chorley town centre
Chorley is bucking the trend when it comes to the number of empty shops in the town centre. Figures revealed this week show that the town centre vacancy rates in Chorley are below the national average...
View ArticleNovember Parks Events
Discover the wonders of autumn by joining in with one of our free Junior Rangers Club Autumnwatch events being organised in parks across the borough this November. The events are being organised by...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: weekly summary for Monday 24 to Sunday...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 21 October and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleCouncil stamps its mark on thieves
St.Helens Council has teamed up with crime-prevention company SmartWater® to wash-out thieves, following a number of reports of York stone paving flags being stolen from Sankey Canal. To prevent...
View ArticleHospital chaplain holds memorial service to remember loved ones
The chaplain of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, Rev. Martin Abrams, is leading a memorial service on 6 November for anyone wishing to remember a loved one. The service will be held at...
View ArticlePrivate Sector Housing Strategy Consultation
Residents are being given the chance to comment on the Council’s draft Private Sector Housing Strategy 2017-2020. While the Council has its own social housing stock of more than 6,000 homes, it also...
View ArticleSouthport Gymnastics Club in search of your support
Southport Gymnastics Club are looking for help from people who would like to help the next generation of gymnasts. The club are looking for individuals or businesses, who are looking to support local...
View ArticleJoin Rangers on fungi forage
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is inviting residents to join members of the team on a short foray to hunt for local species of mushrooms. Event-goers will take in the beautiful green scenery at...
View ArticleOutcome of chief executive disciplinary panel
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust confirmed today that its Chief Executive, Jonathan Parry, has been dismissed for gross misconduct. Mr Parry has the right of appeal against the decision. The...
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