Council urges residents to fight against antibiotic misuse
Warrington Borough Council’s public health team is urging residents to pledge their support to help protect antibiotics for future generations by becoming an Antibiotics Guardian. The campaign, part of...
View ArticleWarrington Council writes off debts at committee
The council has written off unrecoverable council tax and other miscellaneous debts. On Thursday 19 November, the council’s audit and corporate governance committee will receive a report detailing the...
View ArticleSchool appeals panel – volunteers wanted
Do something rewarding with your spare time and volunteer to join Warrington Borough Council’s independent school appeals panel. The council is looking for people to get actively involved in hearing...
View ArticleHelp yourself to stay healthy this winter
NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire are encouraging people this self-care week to be aware of how they can look after themselves this winter. By keeping...
View ArticleGive your views on key documents for Skelmersdale sites
West Lancashire Borough Council wants to hear your views on important planning documents regarding three sites in Skelmersdale. West Lancashire Borough Council is undertaking a public consultation on...
View ArticleChildren’s centre official opening a huge hit
Over fifty families helped to celebrate the official opening of Great Sankey Children’s Centre and Early Years Training Hub on Wednesday 11 November. The centre provides local families with a central...
View ArticleEnvironment Agency warns of significant flood risk in northern England this...
Communities in northern England should prepare for significant river flooding Saturday evening (14 November) and into Sunday 15 November 2015. The Environment Agency is warning communities in northern...
View ArticleHave your say on a Polling District review in Derby Ward, Ormskirk
Voters living in part of Derby Ward, Ormskirk are being invited to give their comments in an important local review. The Borough Council is carrying out a review of the DEC Polling District, within the...
View ArticleCounty council floats community buses proposal
Lancashire County Council is offering communities the opportunity to run their own bus services through parish, town and borough councils to improve existing services and develop new routes. The county...
View ArticleAlcohol awareness hits Warrington streets
Drink less, enjoy more is the message from Warrington Borough Council during this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week Monday 16-Friday 20 November 2015. During the week, the council’s public health team and...
View ArticleCiao to democracy- Italian visitor makes an IMPACT on youth democracy
An international exchange partnership between Warrington and Italy is proving to be a great success for IMPACT, Warrington’s Youth Council. Student, Marco Guerini, 17 is sharing his experience of...
View ArticleTraffic update
Warrington Borough Council is advising people to continue to check travel information and allow extra time for their journeys as emergency motorway repairs continue into next week. Highways England...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 16 November to...
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 13 November and could be...
View ArticleUpcoming fixtures for Skelmersdale United
Fixtures sent courtesy of Neil Leatherbarrow Saturday 14th November Lincoln United Home (FA Trophy 2nd qualifying round) Kick off 3pm Tuesday 17th November Possible replay at Lincoln if draw previous...
View ArticleCampaign launched to tackle fraud against the council
As part of International Fraud Awareness Week (15-21 November) – St Helens Council will launch a Fraud Awareness campaign to encourage people to report fraud committed against the council. Following...
View ArticleFlu campaign launches in Knowsley
A campaign encouraging children under 18 with long term health conditions to have a flu vaccination has been launched in Knowsley. Knowsley Council’s Public Health team is appealing to parents and...
View ArticleHelmshore Mills Textile Museum celebrates Lancashire Day
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum will celebrate Lancashire Day in a traditional way on Friday 27 November. A Lancashire menu will be on offer in the Coffee Mill Café for the special day. Visitors will be...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after boy dies following collision in Wigan
An appeal for information has been made after a boy has died following a collision with a car in Wigan. At about 9pm on Saturday 14th November, a 16 year old boy was crossing Nook Lane near to the...
View ArticleChristmas lights show-stopping success
Chorley’s festive season got off to a spectacular start on Saturday as thousands of people packed into the town centre for fun, fireworks and fabulous entertainment. Thousands of people braved the wet...
View ArticleAppeal for information after 97 year old woman is robbed in her own home in...
An investigation is under way by police after a 97 year old woman was robbed at her home in Stockport. Between 7:30pm and 7:50pm on Saturday 14th November, the woman had been at her home on Old Hall...
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