Children’s Chistmas party at The Buffs in Skelmersdale
Are you looking to take your children to Christmas party? If so there is a Christmas in Neverland Children’s Christmas party taking place at The Buffs in Skelmersdale. The party is taking place on...
View ArticleChorley’s giant Ferris wheel is open for business
Chorley’s Christmas just got even better as the main attraction opened to give families a ride above the town’s rooftops. Due to popular demand, Chorley Council and Market Walk shopping centre have...
View ArticleNational cycle race returns to Chorley
A prestigious cycle race that attracted thousands of people into Chorley will return to the borough for a second time at Easter. Chorley Council has teamed up with British Cycling and Chorley Building...
View ArticleMayoral engagements Week commencing Monday 14 December 2015
DATE AND TIME VENUE DETAILS OF ENGAGEMENT Monday 14 December 1.00 p.m. West Lancs College Skelmersdale Campus The Mayor & Guest will attend the College to meet with staff and learners who have...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 14 December 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, 11 December and could be...
View ArticleTHINK! – don’t drink and drive this Christmas
Knowsley Council is supporting a national campaign to tackle drink driving over the Christmas and New Year period. The Department for Transport’s THINK! campaign is targeting people who think it’s okay...
View ArticleStill Time For The Flu Jab
Residents across Sefton are still being urged to get the flu jab this winter. The flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm from flu as it reduces risk of serious illness,...
View ArticlePrescot Primary School selected as an Apple Distinguished School
Prescot Primary School has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015-2017. This is the first school in Knowsley to receive this accolade. The Apple Distinguished School designation is...
View ArticleAdvice available for Lancashire young people who need help
A county council service for young people is gearing up to cope with demand over the festive period. Talkzone offers advice, guidance, support and information for young people between the ages of 12...
View ArticleChristmas and New Year waste collections
With Christmas and New Year to look forward to, there’s always that little bit of confusion in households about recycling and waste collections. There are three weeks of affected dates over the...
View ArticleFestive spirits soar at Ormskirk Christmas Extravaganza
With the Christmas countdown thoroughly under way, one Ormskirk Care Home got into the swing of the season with a festive fair. On Saturday 12th December 2015, Stocks Hall Care Home in Ormskirk opened...
View ArticleNew rail franchises offer Warrington boost
Warrington Borough Council has welcomed the announcement of new rail franchise agreements for the north of England announced last week. Arriva Rail North has won the Northern franchise, while First...
View ArticleNew signage for Sandy Lane Shopping Centre Skelmersdale
Fantastic new signage has been installed at Sandy Lane Shopping Centre inspired by local heritage and work produced by pupils from St Richard’s Catholic Primary School. Artists Neil and Fiona Osborne...
View ArticleGreen Light for Combined Authority Consultation
Councillors at Lancashire County Council have given the green light for a public consultation into the creation of a Combined Authority, to be carried out early in the New Year. Lancashire County...
View ArticleLibraries pilot improved computers
Library users in some parts of Lancashire will soon benefit from a pilot project to improve computer access. Burnley and Longridge libraries will have more modern computers installed as part of the...
View ArticleInvestment in iconic bridges and viaducts to breathe new life into Cheshire’s...
Cheshire’s most iconic railway bridges and viaducts are being revitalised thanks to a £17m investment by Network Rail. The purpose of the work is to make the railway safer and more reliable for...
View ArticlePolling reviews – council seeks residents’ views
Residents and community groups are being asked for their views on possible changes to local polling districts and polling stations. Warrington Borough Council is carrying out a review following recent...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after man is seriously injured in Wigan
An appeal for information has been made by police after a man was left seriously injured in Wigan. At around 11:10am on Saturday 12th December 2015, police were called to an address on Tunstall Lane in...
View ArticleViews on the DEC – Derby Ward, Ormskirk Polling District Review
Voters living in Polling District DEC of Derby Ward, Ormskirk, can have their say on the next stage of an important local review. West Lancashire Borough Council is carrying out a review of the DEC...
View ArticleNew Chair announced for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
A number of new appointments were confirmed at today’s Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Prior to the meeting, Councillor Phil Davies had announced his intention to step down as Chair – a role...
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