Can you help the Council with information about a World War Two veteran?
West Lancashire Borough Council is appealing for information which could lead to the name of a World War Two veteran being added to a local War Memorial. A public consultation has been launched by the...
View ArticleLocal libraries awarded Young People Friendly status
St Helens Council’s Library Service has been recognised for being welcoming and accessible to young people. Young People Friendly status is awarded to services that have demonstrated they provide a...
View ArticleWinter bird watch walk with Rangers at Taylor Park
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is inviting residents on a bird watching walk in Taylor Park. Join the Rangers for a relaxed stroll around the park as Rangers describe the various winter birds...
View ArticleIrresponsible dog owner handed £600 legal bill for failing to microchip his dog
West Lancashire Borough Council has successfully taken legal action against a pet owner who refused to have his dog microchipped in the first case of its kind taken by the authority. New legislation...
View ArticleSkem Men-Aces Carl Eaton to tackle Manchester Marathon
Skem Men-Aces Carl Eaton has taken on a challenge which most people would not even contemplate; Carl is set to tackle the Manchester Marathon! While it may be said that a lot of people take part in...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 30 January
1 February 2017 11:00am Former St. Stephens Primary School Site, Banks The Mayor and Consort will attend an event in which children from St. Stephens School will bury a time capsule 3 February 2017...
View ArticleCouncil issues advice to residents about tree contractors
West Lancashire Borough Council is advising residents to check carefully if firms offering to prune their trees are suitably qualified and insured to carry out this work, and charge a fair rate....
View ArticleInformation appeal made after burglary at hairdressers in Ormskirk
Police are appealing for information after a burglary at MK HAIRDRESSING, 91 Burscough Street, Ormskirk. The offence occurred between 01:50 hrs to 04:00 hrs on Saturday 28th of January 2017, the...
View ArticleNew guided busway service launched
A new service along the guided busway connecting Leigh with Manchester Royal Infirmary is being launched. The new V3 Vantage service, operated by First Manchester, will launch on Sunday 29th February...
View ArticleTrust staff mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day was marked with the support of the Trust branch of Unison at Southport hospital. Branch officers recently returned from a Unison North West educational visit to the former Nazi...
View ArticleWest Lancs residents support earthquake and flood relief in Nepal
Residents of West Lancashire and surrounding areas will be aware of the devastating effects that flooding can have. Heavy rains appear to be the summer norm now, perhaps as a result of climate change....
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 30 January to Sunday...
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 27 January and...
View ArticleAn evening with the stars in Mesnes Park
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service will be hosting an evening of stargazing in Mesnes Park on Friday 3 February. Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society will be setting up a range of telescopes...
View ArticleVisitor registrations opening for E3 Business Expo
On 1st February, visitor registrations open for the E3 Business Expo – a one-day, business-to-business trade exhibition aimed at businesses and entrepreneurs from Lancashire and the whole of the North...
View ArticleFebruary parks events
From Springwatch events for children to countryside walks, West Lancashire Borough Council’s Parks and Countryside Ranger Service is organising some great activities in February 2017. The first...
View ArticleBritish Army train at Ruskin Drive
The British Army Rugby League squad visited St Helens last week in preparation for their Challenge Cup game against Egremont Rovers last weekend. Players and coaches took part in an indoor groundwork...
View ArticleTakeaways reel in awards for introducing healthier food options
Twenty chip shops are frying high after reeling in gold and platinum awards in recognition of the work they are doing to produce healthier chips. As part of St Helens Council’s Chip Fryer Awards,...
View ArticlePoorly visitors asked to stay away from hospital
Visitors to hospital are being asked to stay away if they are ill with vomiting, diarrhoea or flu-like symptoms. An outbreak of norovirus, a winter vomiting bug, has temporarily closed Ward 10b at...
View ArticleManchester’s smart motorway reaches major milestone
The latest phase of a major project to tackle congestion and improve journey times on the M60 and M62 near Manchester is now underway. Contractors for Highways England have finished work to convert the...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after public order offence in Skelmersdale
Police need to speak to these two males in connection with a public order offence that occurred at KFC in Skelmersdale on 21st January 2017. Can you identify them? Any information please contact PC...
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