Use your vote don’t lose it
The Annual Electoral Registration update form soon be sent to all households in the borough and residents are asked to check who is registered to vote at their address. An early response will not only...
View ArticleEnjoy a Smokefree Summer
For the first time in Warrington, the Victoria Park Experience (VPX) events, every Tuesday from 4 August, will become ‘smokefree events’ as part of the Smokefree Summer campaign. The campaign is a new...
View ArticleSt Helens’ libraries on social media
Monday 3 August will see St Helens Library Service launching its own dedicated Facebook page following the success of its Twitter account @STHLibraries. Through both social media platforms you will be...
View ArticleDelays likely on Rainford Road from next week
Motorists are being advised to use alternative routes when essential gas main renewal work starts on Rainford Road (A570), Windle, St Helens, from Monday 3 August. The stretch of road between Windle...
View ArticleGet ready for family fun at Playday
There’s fabulous free fun for all the family in Chorley on Wednesday 5 August at the popular annual Playday. More than 1,000 youngsters and families are expected to enjoy four hours of uninterrupted...
View ArticleOfficers crack down on scam mail
St Helens Council Trading Standards and Merseyside Police have been working to protect elderly residents conned by floods of scam mail. The watchdogs are working through a list, seized from an...
View ArticleIrresponsible dog owner fined
Tina Rose Gardener, of Winter Grove, was ordered to pay £200 in costs and fined £110 after failing to remove her dog’s faeces from a public area, and failing to display a collar and tag on the dog. She...
View ArticleLancashire gives online support for the armed forces and veterans
A new website has been launched to give help and support for armed forces veterans and their families. The aim is to give people advice and information about services that are relevant for people who...
View ArticleHelp create a legendary tall tail for Parbold Hill
You can play a part in creating an amazing adventure that will be brought to life in an explosion of colour at a fabulous festival. West Lancashire Borough Council’s Arts Development Service, Parbold...
View ArticleCome and try the Vintage and Handmade Fair when you visit Ormskirk MotorFest
Families can browse through a wide range of fabulous goods and enjoy exciting games and entertainment at the fabulous Vintage and Handmade Fair on Ormskirk MotorFest day on Sunday 30 August. For those...
View Article£900,000 resurfacing for key M62 commuter route at Birchwood
Smoother journeys for commuters and other users of the M62 around Warrington in Cheshire are on the way. Highways England is spending £900,000 to completely resurface the westbound carriageway of the...
View ArticleDesign a mill town at Queen Street Mill
A Burnley event will give anyone with an interest in design the chance to build a model Victorian mill town. The ‘Become a Mill Town Extraordinaire’ event will take place at Queen Street Mill Textile...
View ArticleSign up for the Record Breakers Summer Reading Challenge
Over 1,600 children have already signed up to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge with St Helens Library Service – and there’s still plenty of time to join in. St Helens libraries are running the...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 3 August
Friday 7 August 2pm Birch Green Care Home, Skelmersdale The Mayor & Guest will attend an Open Day
View ArticleCouncil changes 0800 numbers
From 1 August Lancashire County Council will be changing its 0800 telephone numbers to 0300 numbers, in line with its other services. The numbers which will be affected are; Fostering and Adoption,...
View ArticleDolphinlee Care Home Opens New Dementia Sensory Garden
A new sensory garden at Dolphinlee Care home, Lancaster, is to be officially opened on Wednesday 5 August. The garden was designed by experts to help care home residents with dementia. The brightly...
View ArticleFree funday in Halewood marks National Play Day on August 5
A free family funday takes place at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Halewood, on Wednesday, 5 August from 11am – 3pm to mark National Play Day. The event has been organised by Torrington Drive...
View ArticleNational Day for Play Event in Crosby
Residents are invited to Moorside Park, Crosby on Wednesday, August 5 to enjoy Playday – a celebration of children’s right to play. This is a national event organised by Play England and run by Sefton...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after armed robbery at a chip shop in Wigan
An appeal for information has been made by police following an armed robbery took place at a chip shop in Wigan. The robbery took place at a chip shop on Church Street in Golborne, a little before...
View ArticleFull speed ahead – Lancashire County Council confirms its commitment to a...
County Cllr for Skelmersdale West, Julie Gibson, has expressed delight that the train station for Skelmersdale is firmly on track. At the recent Full Council meeting of LCC she was given assurances by...
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