Sefton GULPs
This month sees the launch of the Sefton GULP Campaign. Across Sefton, 24.7% of reception age children are overweight or obese, rising to 35.2% at year 6 and 69.7% of adults. And whilst dental health...
View ArticleCounselling course proves to be life-changer for Ella
A former graphic designer from St Helens has turned a personal tragedy into a way to help others in similar circumstances, through her counselling studies at the University of Chester. Ella Haselden,...
View ArticleApply now for a postal or proxy vote for the 2017 Lancashire County Council...
Voters all over West Lancashire will go to the polls on Thursday 4 May 2017 for the Lancashire County Council elections. But you can vote in the elections even if you can’t get to your polling station...
View ArticleHospital trust awarded £50,000 to improve maternity services feedback
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded £50,000 by NHS England to explore innovative ways to use women’s and their partners’ feedback to improve maternity services. A judging panel...
View ArticleE ROOMS pays tribute to Leon
On Saturday 11th March E ROOMS in Skelmersdale hosted an all day event of entertainment in celebrate the life of Leon Murphy, a popular, well respected and much loved musician and E ROOMS tutor who...
View ArticleTransport for the North welcomes the Secretary of State’s response to its...
Transport for the North has welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport, Rt. Hon Chris Grayling MP’s, positive response to its proposal to become England’s first Sub-national Transport Body. In his...
View ArticlePolice appeal to find missing teenager
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old girl went missing from Skelmersdale. Sarah Farrell was last seen on Saturday (March 11) around 1.30pm in Mere Close. She is...
View ArticleAppeal for sponsors for Ormskirk MotorFest
The date has been set for one of the biggest free family events in the North West of England to take place in Ormskirk, and you can help make it an even bigger success. The Ormskirk MotorFest has been...
View ArticleFlower show attracts specialist competition
A national society is going to host a regional event at the award-winning Chorley Flower Show as the horticultural extravaganza goes from strength to strength. The North West Region Show is a new event...
View ArticleNew Director of Street Scene gets to work
The new Director of Street Scene Services at West Lancashire Borough Council is relishing getting started in her new role. Heidi McDougall is the new head of Street Scene services and comes to West...
View ArticleWork starts on flagship retirement village
Work is due to start this week on an ambitious scheme to provide much-needed apartments for older people in Chorley town centre. Chorley Council’s £9million flagship scheme for independent living...
View ArticleMan, 28, wanted in connection with incidents in Skelmersdale and Manchester
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for help locating a man from Upholland who is wanted in connection with a robbery, an assault and a burglary. Craig William Shelley (pictured), 28, is wanted after a...
View ArticleChild Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day 2017
Merseyside Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and our key partners are taking part in a day of action as part of National Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day...
View ArticleCommonwealth Flag raised
Armed forces veterans and Ormskirk Primary School children helped West Lancashire Borough Council raise the Commonwealth Flag at a special ceremony on Monday 13 March, to mark Commonwealth Day 2017....
View ArticleVolunteers help with the Great British Spring Clean
Hardworking Schoolchildren and other volunteers joined West Lancashire Borough Council rangers to take part in the Great British Spring Clean. Following the success of the ‘Clean for the Queen’...
View ArticleAwards evening for the healthiest schools and early years settings around
St Helens Healthy Living Team hosted an award evening for 19 early years settings, out-of-hours clubs, primary schools and childminders that demonstrate a determination to improve the health of local...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 20 March
Tuesday 21 March 9.15am Turton Tower, Blackburn The Mayor’s Consort & Guest will attend a Civic Tour hosted by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Tuesday 21 March 8pm Emmanuel Church, Ormskirk The...
View ArticleMore than just libraries
Residents could get advice about their Council Tax while checking out a book if plans to transform library services are approved at this month’s cabinet meeting. The plans, which have been formed on...
View ArticleAdoption information evening – come along and find out more
Anyone thinking about starting or growing their family through adoption is invited to an information evening in Preston to find out more. The event will be held on Tuesday 4 April 2017 at County Hall,...
View ArticleHomelessness Strategy 2017-2022 Consultation
Residents are being invited to give their views on a document that will guide how West Lancashire Borough Council helps some of the most vulnerable people in the area. The Council has carried out a...
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