Coastal Community Teams to take control of seaside regeneration
Coastal Communities Minister gives support to over 100 new local teams that will help revive England’s seaside towns. 116 Coastal Community Teams in every corner of the country seaside towns to benefit...
View ArticleMoorfields station platform upgrades to be rescheduled
Work to complete the transformation of Moorfields station has been rescheduled after a three week extension was required to complete the first platform upgrade. The redeveloped Wirral Line platform,...
View ArticleFinal bridge rebuild to start in Bolton as part of electrification project
Work is due to start on the final bridge to be reconstructed in Bolton as part of work to electrify the line between Manchester and Preston. Network Rail is investing more than £1bn in the north of...
View ArticleSouth Ribble Youth Council hold successful fundraising event
South Ribble Youth Council recently hosted an event which raised £326 for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity (CRY). The American diner-themed event formed part of the Penwortham Live Music and Arts...
View ArticleShop assistants fined for selling alcohol to children
Since May this year, joint operations between St Helens Trading Standards and Merseyside Police have seen shop assistants sell alcohol to underage volunteers on seven separate occasions in shops across...
View ArticleMerseyside’s Police Commissioner visits Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub in St...
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner, Jane Kennedy called by St Helens’ Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to meet those involved in its frontline delivery. Based in Atlas House, Corporation Street –...
View ArticleWitness appeal made after young girl is approached by men in car in Blackburn
A witness appeal has been made after a suspicious incident, in which an 8 year old girl was approached by two men in a car in Blackburn. The incident occurred at about 8:10pm on Wednesday 15th July on...
View ArticleCounty Council Scoops Digital Skills Award
Lancashire County Council has won a prestigious award for its efforts to help people gain the digital skills they need to benefit from the internet revolution. The Council won the Digital Skills...
View ArticleJoin in a summer of fun in Chorley’s Market Walk
A summer of fun in Chorley’s Market Walk kicks off next week with shoppers being entertained every Thursday throughout the school holidays. Young visitors to Chorley’s shopping centre will be able to...
View ArticleOh help! Oh no! It’s a gruffalo at Astley Hall
Families are invited to take a stroll through the deep, dark wood into the amazing world of The Gruffalo at Chorley’s Astley Hall this autumn. The popular children’s character is coming to Chorley on...
View ArticleWorking well programme is working well!
A Knowsley resident and employer got back on his bike after 20 years, thanks to Knowsley’s Working Well programme – a joint initiative between Knowsley Council and Knowsley Chamber which encourages...
View ArticleGlazebury primary celebrates success
Glazebury Primary is a good school – it’s official! Everyone at Glazebury is celebrating following their recent Ofsted inspection which gave them a ‘good’ rating – which is a huge improvement since the...
View ArticleWalk into a healthier lifestyle
If you’re looking to get fit and active then Chorley Council may be able to help. Find Your Feet health walks, which take in some of Chorley’s best scenery, are held every day of the working week,...
View ArticleWitness appeal made following serious assault in Skelmersdale
An appeal for witnesses has been made by police after a 50 year old Lithuanian man was assaulted in Digmoor, Skelmersdale. The incident occurred at about 10:35pm on Brierfield on Saturday 18th July. It...
View ArticleSefton Libraries to provide free Wi-Fi Access
Sefton Libraries are taking part in a new national initiative to bring free Wi-Fi and hands-on digital support to libraries in the borough. Sefton already supplies free Wi-Fi in three libraries, the...
View ArticleMP opens SCA’s multi-million pound investment at Skelmersdale
A multi-million pound investment by tissue makers SCA has created 140 more jobs at its Skelmersdale mill and a new distribution centre in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Construction work that was started 18...
View ArticlePlanned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 20 to Sunday 26 July
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 17 July and...
View ArticleLocal Plan
The Government has notified Sefton Council of a significant increase in its projections of household numbers. An increase of this level could not have been anticipated and as a result the Council has...
View ArticleHalf price electrical survey for accredited landlords
Accredited landlords in Knowsley are now entitled to a half price electrical survey on their properties. When joining the Landlord Accreditation scheme, all landlords are required to supply a Domestic...
View ArticleYoung persons’ bus ticket age range extended
Merseytravel is trailblazing nationally by extending the age range of its special young persons’ bus ticket up to, and including, the age of 18. It follows Merseytravel Committee members approving...
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