Christmas gift appeal 2016
St Helens Council’s People Service department is calling on kind-hearted residents to make a disadvantaged child’s Christmas special, by donating to its gift appeal. As in previous years, the team is...
View ArticleNew plinths on war memorial in Coronation Park
New stone plinths bearing the names of Ormskirk people who lost their lives during the two World Wars have been erected next to the Ormskirk Comrades War Memorial in the town’s Coronation Park. The...
View ArticleNetwork Rail announces plans to sell public car park in Wigan
Network Rail has announced plans to sell a public car park near Wigan Wallgate station and reinvest the proceeds into improving Britain’s railway. The car park is located off Wallgate, adjacent to...
View ArticleMan in serious condition after being assaulted in Chorley
Detectives are investigating the serious assault of a man in Chorley in the early hours of this morning (Friday, November 4th). We were called by the Ambulance Service at around 1.50am after a man had...
View ArticleDivine Days social afternoons at Westhead Village Hall
Westhead Connections At Westhead Village Hall. 23rd November 2016. Wednesday 1.30pm till 3.30pm. Sessions cost £2. Divine Days look forward to welcoming residents to regular social afternoons at the...
View ArticleWoeful Everton destroyed by Chelsea
Everton produced a display that would have left all connected with the side feeling very disappointed following the result. Going into the game Everton could claim to have the second best defence in...
View ArticleWoman, 28, seriously injured in Aughton collision
We are appealing for information following a collision in Aughton which left a woman with serious head and facial injuries. Around 11.20pm on Friday (November 4), an Audi RS3 Quattro was travelling...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing 7 November 2016
Wednesday 9 November 7.00pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Mayor will attend the Northern Festival of Remembrance Thursday 10 November 9.00am Morrisons, Southport Mayor and representatives of the Mayor’s...
View ArticleWest Lancashire teachers to get clued up on child sexual exploitation
Officers from the Deter Team, who focus on tackling child sexual exploitation (CSE), have secured funding to help deliver educational sessions to teachers from schools across West Lancashire. This...
View ArticleHousing Annual Report
Find out more about the excellent achievements of West Lancashire Borough Council’s Housing and Inclusion Service by taking a look at its annual report on our website. Each year the Council produces...
View ArticleChristmas fun comes to the Concourse Shopping Centre
The Concourse Shopping Centre in Skelmersdale is kicking off the Christmas season in style once more with a Festive Friday launch event. The Christmas Grotto and lights switch-on are being launched on...
View ArticleLabour making it up as they go along on green bins
A West Lancashire Borough councillor has criticised the Labour run council for the lack of answers to questions residents are already asking about how the unpopular green bin charge will operate. Our...
View ArticleCheck out Chorley this Christmas
Families are being encouraged to check out Chorley this Christmas as the town goes Christmas crackers with a whole host of festive fun and attractions, starting with the 2016 winner of The Voice UK,...
View ArticleCampaign set to launch to tackle fraud against the council
As part of International Fraud Awareness Week (13-19 November) – St Helens Council is running a Fraud Awareness campaign to encourage people to report fraud committed against the council. Every year,...
View ArticleFoster carer from St Helens wins national award
A St Helens woman has been rewarded for her commitment and dedication in caring for her young grandchildren after her daughter sadly passed away. Jacky Kirwin, from Parr, was presented with the Kinship...
View ArticleNew sexual health services for south Sefton
New arrangements for sexual health service and advice are now in place across Bootle. This follows the unexpected news that the service had to leave Bootle Health Centre in Park Street. Staff have been...
View ArticleThe Wirral Guitar Festival – Friday 11th November 2016
Join us for a night a great entertainment as the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain proudly presents Esmond Selwyn Quartet and their illustrious guest, the wonderful British Jazz...
View ArticleSkelmersdale Air Cadets officially enrol 8 new cadets
Congratulations to our 8 new Air Cadets who were officially enrolled into 1439 Skelmersdale squadron last night. A very proud moment for the Cadets and their families. We know that they will enjoy the...
View ArticleDeveloping digital skills in Lancashire
Students from across Lancashire are boosting their digital know-how, as part of a project to bridge the skills gaps in the sector. The Digital Advantage pilot has been developed by working with...
View ArticleRainford teaching assistant wins prestigious education award
North West winner Paula Lacey from Rainford High will now head to the national awards finals in November. Paula Lacey, a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) at Rainford High Technology College has...
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