Primary school applications are about to close
Online applications – the quick, easy and secure way to apply for primary school places for autumn 2016 – are about to close at Lancashire County Council’s website. The online application system is...
View ArticleBannatyne Health Club brings Chico’s Block Fit to Skelmersdale
The Bannatyne Health Club in Skelmersdale is introducing the latest fitness sensation ‘Block Fit’ to its range of classes. Devised by former X Factor star Chico, Block Fit offers 15 minutes of dance,...
View ArticleInformation and enrolment events for adult learning courses
If New Year has left you thinking about learning something new or developing your skills, Lancashire Adult Learning College is holding a series of information and enrolment events to offer help and...
View ArticleThousands turn out for Chorley’s Christmas crackers
Thousands of people flocked to Chorley this Christmas to enjoy the seasonal attractions and make it one of the town’s best festive periods yet. Despite the extremely wet weather over the last few...
View ArticleNew Year, New You!
It’s a new year and, for many of us, that comes with a resolution to change some aspect of our lifestyle. Whatever lifestyle pledge you’ve made for 2016, why not make it a New You goal and find out how...
View ArticleCouncil asks for patience with Council Tax enquiries
St Helens Council is advising residents wishing to contact the Council Tax or Benefits phone lines, that both services are currently experiencing a higher volume of calls than normal, since Council Tax...
View ArticleVisitor registrations now open for E3 Business Expo
This week, visitor registrations opened for a new business-to-business trade exhibition aimed at businesses in Lancashire, Merseyside and Manchester. The event – the E3 Business Expo – will be held on...
View ArticleDigital Skills Charter
West Lancashire Borough Council is signing the digital skills charter to pledge its commitment to improving basic digital skills in the local community. The Digital Skills Charter is an initiative led...
View ArticleSt Helens’ lost railways explored at Central Library
The first of a year-long programme of heritage events is taking place in St Helens Central Library on 19 January, with local historian Alan Moore delivering his popular talk, ‘The Lost Railways of St...
View ArticleInformation evening for potential foster carers
New foster carers are being recruited by Lancashire County Council to provide homes for the 1600 children in their care while they can’t live with their families. Anyone interested is invited to come...
View ArticleFree running groups ahead of St Helens 10k
Put your best foot forward and head down to Queens Park Health & Fitness or Selwyn Jones Sports Centre for free running groups ahead of the St Helens 10k. Led by Run England qualified staff, the...
View ArticleCouncil continues funding partnership to protect Warrington’s most vulnerable
Warrington Borough Council has renewed its commitment to funding a key local service which protects vulnerable people, and saves money by reducing the strain on vital health and social care services....
View ArticleCouncil aims to turn houses into homes
Warrington Borough Council has set out plans to bring more than 100 long-term empty properties back into residential use over the next three years. Fewer than 800 Warrington properties are classed as...
View Article£1bn+ rail investment in the north means changes to Manchester Victoria’s...
Work to deliver Network Rail’s £1bn+ investment in the rail network in the north of England will increase in 2016, bringing passengers another step closer to better services and a better railway. As...
View Article‘Faces and Places’ exhibition showcases Kirkby artist
Leslie Briggs: ‘Faces and Places’ exhibition: Monday 25 January – Saturday 14 May 2016, Huyton Gallery An exciting exhibition of work by local artist Leslie Briggs opens at Huyton Gallery on Monday,...
View ArticleTraders wanted at St Mary’s Market
Do you currently run your own business? Thinking of starting a new venture? St Mary’s Market is ready to accommodate a range of stores; from bakeries, fishmongers and health foods, to electricals,...
View ArticleAdult road safety roadshow to roll into town
A Merseyside wide road safety roadshow – aimed at reducing the number of adult pedestrian casualties – will roll into St Helens on Friday 15 January. From 11am -3pm in Church Square, a series of old...
View ArticlePutting families first
Plans to provide joined up services for children and young people in Orford have been unveiled by Warrington Borough Council – and service users are being asked for their views. Warrington Borough...
View ArticleDog owner convicted under new legislation
A St Helens dog owner became the second person within two months to be convicted under new anti-social behaviour legislation. The man of Church Road, Rainford was fined £440 after being found guilty in...
View ArticleCommunity Justice Panels to launch in Sefton
The needs of victims of crime are set to be put at the centre of the justice system in Sefton with the launch of Community Justice Panels. The service, launched by Sefton Council in partnership with...
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