Christmas toy appeal for youngsters in need
Can you help make sure that as many local children as possible wake up to a present under the tree this Christmas? For the third year running, the Neighbourhoods in Warrington team are asking for...
View ArticleAction plan to reduce bonfire night accidents
Enjoy yourself on Bonfire Night but please stay safe is the message from West Lancashire Borough Council and its partners. West Lancashire Borough Council, the police and the fire service have an...
View ArticleStoptober is well underway, but people still have time to sign up
Stoptober is well underway, but people still have time to sign up Lancashire County Council is supporting the national Stoptober campaign and encouraging people to call their local stop smoking...
View ArticleCoronation Street star to light up Chorley
Coronation Street actor, Sean Ward, who recently played Callum Logan in one of the country’s top soap operas, will be heading to Chorley this year to switch on the town’s Christmas lights. Sean will do...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West – summary for Monday 19 October to...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 16 October and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 19 October
Tuesday 20 October 6.30pm Mayor’s Room, Council Offices The Mayor will be presented with a Gideon’s Bible by Gideons International Wednesday 21 October 7.30pm Council Chamber, Council Offices The Mayor...
View ArticleEverton v Man Utd Saturday 17th October Kick off 3pm
Everton will be going into the match with Man Utd boosted by the return to fitness of John Stones and Seamus Coleman, if selected for the starting eleven these two players would offer a boost to...
View ArticleHoward Kendall passes away aged 69
It has sadly been announced that former Everton player and their most successful manager, Howard Kendall, has passed away. Howard was aged 69 and passed away in hospital this morning. Howard signed for...
View ArticleNew park area in Ormskirk and play area in Burscough
West Lancashire Borough Council is planning improvements for an area of public open space near Ormskirk Railway Station, and play facilities at Hesketh Avenue, Burscough. Funding has been approved by...
View ArticleMeadow clearance in Coronation Park
A team of 18 volunteers joined West Lancashire Borough Council rangers and members of the Friends of Coronation Park to help with the Meadow Project at the park. Management of the meadow of the park is...
View ArticleSuccess for education in Warrington
Education chiefs are delighted that the success of their collaborative working has been recognised at a national level. Figures released on Thursday by the Department for Education show across the...
View ArticleMore than 130 people apply for jobs at event with West Lancashire Borough...
A recruitment event organised by West Lancashire Borough Council and Job Centre Plus was hailed a great success as 70 per cent of people who attended applied for jobs. The session brought 14 local...
View ArticleCounty Council Launches Search for Shared Lives carers
As part of celebrating national Shared Lives Week, Lancashire County Council is looking for carers who could make a real difference to the lives of people who need support or have a disability. The...
View ArticleHope Charity Shop celebrates second anniversary
Hope Charity Shop is celebrating their second anniversary this week, and they are celebrating their birthday by offering special offers to people on all of the stock they have got for sale. There is a...
View ArticleSpooktacular half-term Halloween fun on offer at Church Square Shopping Centre
Spooktacular half-term fun is on offer for Halloween at Church Square Shopping Centre with a Trick or Treat activity lined up. Children’s favourite Shopper Whopper will lead a lantern-making workshop...
View ArticleMuseums half-term holiday fun
This half-term holiday promises to be lots of fun for children with a wide range of exciting and enjoyable activities on offer at museums throughout the county. Events range from taking part in...
View ArticleKnowsley Chamber of Commerce wins RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award
Knowsley Chamber of Commerce is delighted that its Working Well Programme, delivered in partnership with Knowsley Council, has been recognised by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in this...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after 14 year old boy is robbed in Preston
An appeal for information has been made by police after a 14 year old boy was robbed of his bike in Preston. The incident occurred at about 10pm on Monday 19th October, in Blackpool Road close to the...
View ArticleUnderstanding issues that affect older people
A Lancashire woodland conservation project which encourages older men to volunteer was highlighted at a regional meeting of older people’s champions this week. Council champions from across the region...
View ArticleGet Up and Go this half term
If you’re looking for something to get the kids up and about this October half term, Chorley Council has put together a fun-packed programme of popular Get Up and Go activities. From Monday 26 October...
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