Planned roadworks in the North West: summary for Monday 27 to Sunday 5 March...
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 24 February...
View ArticlePlanned green bin charge would have been scrapped in independents’ council...
The unpopular £30 green bin charge which will be introduced in West Lancashire in June should instead have been scrapped say Our West Lancashire. Cllr Adrian Owens, who was Finance Portfolio holder for...
View ArticleMan, 32, missing from home in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 32-year-old man who has gone missing from home in Skelmersdale. Kirk Evans was last seen at around 11pm on February 19th at...
View ArticleDog owner convicted for second time under anti-social behaviour legislation
A St Helens dog owner has been convicted for the second time under a new anti-social behaviour legislation. Peter Woods of the Golden Lion Hotel, Church Road, Rainford, was ordered to pay a total of...
View ArticleAn evening with the stars in Taylor Park
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service will be hosting an evening of stargazing in Taylor Park on Friday 3 March. Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society will be setting up a range of telescopes for...
View ArticleLancashire’s ‘outstanding’ Shared Lives service launches search for new carers
Lancashire County Council has launched a search for people who could offer a ‘family’ home to an adult living with a disability and unable to live independently. The Shared Lives concept is similar to...
View ArticleFull speed ahead – Lancashire County Council outlines next steps for the...
County Cllr for Skelmersdale West, Julie Gibson, has secured confirmation of the next steps for the Skelmersdale Train station. She said: “Like many in the town I was delighted at the announcement of...
View ArticleSeminar to Examine Business Networking Skills at E3 EXPO, April 2017
North West companies are now being invited to register to attend a free seminar that will explore the benefits of improving their business networking skills. The session will be delivered as part of...
View ArticleProposals announced for countryside sites
New proposals for the future of Lancashire’s countryside service could see some of the most popular sites, and those important for travel, continue to be maintained by the county council. If accepted,...
View ArticleUse A&E wisely call as winter puts pressure on A&E services
People are being urged to avoid using A&E at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals unless they have a serious or life-threatening condition. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust experienced an...
View ArticleDon’t use you mobile phone when driving – the message is clear
Lancashire Police are supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using a mobile phone behind the wheel and the tough new penalties for those who flout the law. This week,...
View ArticleBetter for babies and young children
Lancashire County Council is asking people to think about growing their family through adoption. A special event will be held at County Hall to help people find out about adoption and the process...
View ArticleNational Apprenticeship Week 2017
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2017 (6-10 March) a range of open evenings and activities have been arranged in St Helens to highlight the benefits of an apprenticeship, how they can be secured...
View ArticleMost secondary pupils get the school place they want
Over 98% of pupils in Lancashire will be attending one of their preferred schools or academies this September. Figures for secondary school admissions show that 88.4% will get their first preference,...
View ArticleYet more traders set up stall at St Mary’s Market
Business is booming at St Mary’s Market, thanks to the arrival of another six new stallholders. Recent additions include Goths and Rockers, Star Badges and T-Shirts, One Hour Stitch, Girl Talk, Alter...
View Article96.06 per cent of St Helens children get first choice secondary school for...
St Helens is once again among the front runners when it comes to first preference admissions to secondary schools. Out of the 1979 applications received for September 2017, a total of 1901 (96.06 per...
View ArticleVenues confirmed for What’s Your Story Chorley?
Organisers of the popular annual festival of words, What’s Your Story Chorley? can now announce the venues taking part in this year’s exciting event. Chorley Council has teamed up once again with The...
View ArticleGroups invited to give views to West Lancs BC
Community groups and local businesses are being invited to give their views about where West Lancashire Borough Council should make reductions in spending or increase income. The 2017 Stakeholder...
View ArticleGrants to voluntary groups
West Lancashire Borough Council has approved grants to seven organisations that provide important services to people in the borough. The Council has funding in its 2017/18 budget to provide some...
View ArticleLGBT fostering and adoption week March 2017
Lancashire County Council is backing a campaign which encourages people from the lesbian, gay, bi or transgender (LGBT) community to consider fostering or adoption. LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week...
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