Concourse Shopping Centre’s Summer Events and Treasure Hunt
Avast me hearties! There was plenty of guffawin’, gagglin’ and a-gigglin’ down at The Concourse Shopping Centre last week. With treasure hunts, face painting, crafts, chocolate coins and pirate...
View ArticleLiverpool City Region secures £3.5m for innovative employment programme
A new innovative programme to help people into work has secured £3.5m of funding from the Department for Work and Pensions. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has secured the funding to...
View Article“Ask For Angela” Campaign
An innovative campaign enabling those who feel vulnerable in pubs and clubs to discreetly approach staff and request assistance is being rolled out across the Borough. The scheme, backed by Warrington...
View ArticleYoung people rewarded with sports equipment for brand new project
Volunteers supporting a brand new project in Wigan have been rewarded for their efforts with £500 worth of sports equipment. Four of the 20 young people who took part in multi skills activator courses...
View ArticleHelping you to get fit for less
Did you know there are five leisure centres in Knowsley, each offering a multitude of activities and classes for people of all ages and abilities? They are located in Halewood, Huyton, Kirkby, Prescot...
View ArticleMissing girl, 17, could be in Preston
Lancashire Police are appealing for help to find a 17 year old girl who is missing from Wigan and could be in Preston. Katie Lawson was last seen at an address on Delph Street, Wigan at around 11.30pm...
View ArticleNew Sunday Market at Haydock Park is tipped to be a winner
A new Sunday Market being touted as “one of the biggest in the North West” is being launched on Sunday 6 August at Haydock Park Racecourse. The market will open 9am-4pm every Sunday (apart from 27...
View ArticleHave you used local eye services?
The NHS in West Lancashire would like to speak to people who have experiences of using eye services (ophthalmology). NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is currently testing the...
View ArticleFeeding Youngsters for the Summer
Sefton has launched an initiative which aims to serve thousands of free hot meals during the summer holidays – supporting families that might otherwise struggle to provide their children with a...
View ArticleGreener and leaner council
Wigan Council’s carbon footprint has reduced by over 900 tonnes of CO2 – the equivalent of driving 190 vehicles for a year, making it greener and leaner. At a time when energy prices are increasing,...
View ArticleVolair Kirkby opens its doors . . . . . for free!
Following a major refurbishment, Volair Kirkby on Cherryfield Drive will be holding a free open weekend between Friday, 11 August and Sunday, 13 August. The Volair team will be on hand to show you...
View ArticleThe Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire makes last call for 2018 Queen’s Award for...
****Issued on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant’s office****. The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, today made a final call for people across the county to nominate outstanding...
View ArticlePlans published to reopen two further libraries
Proposals to reopen a further two libraries at Parbold and Thornton are to be considered by Lancashire County Council’s cabinet. The cabinet agreed plans in early July for the phased reopening of 14...
View ArticleProposed £5.6m Boost for Lancashire’s Roads and Public Spaces
Lancashire County Council’s cabinet is to consider proposals for how an extra £5.6m will be used to improve road surfaces, help prevent flooding and ensure public areas look neat and tidy. The...
View ArticleLocal Big Latch On at Knowsley Safari Park
Mothers from St Helens, along with Healthy Living’s infant feeding team, will be down at Knowsley Safari Park this Friday (4 August) to help raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding at a local...
View ArticleGive us your views on revised taxi licensing policy
If you live and work in West Lancashire, the Borough Council wants to hear your views on changes to an important document relating to taxis operating in the area. The Council licences taxis and drivers...
View ArticleGet set for Summer Streets 2017
St Helens will once again experience a carnival-like atmosphere when it stages its free annual Summer Streets festival on Saturday 12 August in the town centre. Expect a line-up of top artists and...
View ArticleProposals to reduce the budget for grass cutting should be rejected say...
Plans put forward by the Labour-run Borough Council to reduce the grass cutting and street cleaning budget by a further £150,000 should be rejected say Our West Lancashire as the current service is...
View ArticleSex establishment policy under review
West Lancashire Borough Council is consulting the public on a review of its policy for the licensing of sex establishments. A national licensing scheme has been created for applications to set up any...
View ArticleGrants for home adaptations
People who need major adaptations to their homes can now apply directly to West Lancashire Borough Council for funding. Disabled facilities grants are available for major adaptations that would...
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