Lancashire hotel to host dinner for cross code rugby legend
The most decorated player in rugby league history is to be guest of honour at a sportsman’s dinner to be held at a North Lancashire hotel. Inspirational dual code rugby legend Shaun Edwards OBE, who...
View ArticleLancashire’s young people recognised for making their mark in 2015
Young people in Lancashire posted more votes than anywhere else in the country in a poll to decide which issues would be raised in a House of Commons debate. The top turnout in the 2015 ‘Make Your...
View ArticleSefton Council Launch Disabled Children’s Database
Sefton Council has launched the Disabled Children’s Database to help parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities access support and advice from across the borough. The Sefton...
View Article£110,000 fund announced for Merseyside and Halton community groups
A share of £110,000 is up for grabs to help make the region a cleaner and greener place. The funding has been made available for Merseyside and Halton community and voluntary groups, schools, faith...
View ArticleTeen sexual health campaign hits 50,000 condoms
More than 50,000 condoms have been distributed to Sefton teenagers as part of a campaign to encourage safer sex. Sefton Sexual Health Service has been running a condom distribution scheme for young...
View ArticleStakeholder Survey 2016
Community groups and local businesses are being invited to give their views about where West Lancashire Borough Council should make reductions in spending or consider increasing its charges/income. The...
View ArticleLancashire County Council Agrees Budget
Lancashire County Council has approved a budget for 2016/17 incorporating revised plans for transport to day centres for disabled and elderly people. Under the new plans, the county council will use...
View ArticleHalf term activities at Chapel Gallery
The Chapel Gallery has plenty of free half term fun planned for young children and families to help drive away the winter blues. You can celebrate Chinese New Year at the Monkey Business workshop on...
View ArticleFun for all at Chorley’s annual Winter Playday
Families across Chorley are all invited to attend the town hall for a free day filled with fun at the borough’s annual Winter Playday. The event is organised every year by Chorley Council, bringing...
View ArticleParish CofE achieves ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating
A St Helens primary school has received top marks at a recent Ofsted inspection. Parish CofE Primary School achieved ‘outstanding’ ratings across the board, for effectiveness of leadership and...
View ArticleTenant evicted after being convicted for burglary and theft after stealing...
A 22-year-old man has been evicted by West Lancashire Borough Council after he was convicted of burglary and stealing furniture from his neighbour’s flat which he then used in his own home. Niall...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 15 February
Tuesday 16 February 11am Proctor & Gamble, Skelmersdale The Mayor will be given a tour of the premises and meet the staff Tuesday 16 February 1.30pm Chapel Gallery The Mayor will attend the West...
View ArticleOrmskirk Town Centre Management Group looks at ways of improving the...
The appearance of Ormskirk town centre has been examined to see if it can be made even more attractive to visitors and shoppers. Some members of the new Ormskirk Town Centre Management Group have been...
View ArticleEverton v West Brom Saturday 13th February Kick off 3pm
Tim Howard and John Stones both remain doubtful for the West Brom game due to their respective injuries, and only have ‘a chance’ of being involved in the match. Muhamed Besic is definitely out of the...
View ArticleRegister Now: Charity’s ‘Splash for Cash’ Appeal to Town’s Swimmers
How far would you swim to help fund vital charitable services for disabled people in Warrington? Whether it’s a few lengths or the full 64-length ‘Going the Extra Mile’ distance or another challenge...
View ArticleLessons still need to be learned at Goodison
Everton have once again lost a match that they would have been expected to win; the same problems appeared which cost them the victory. Everton came into the game on the back of their best run of the...
View ArticleHave your say on how access to drug and alcohol services can be improved
The Addaction Recovery Centre at Lincoln House would like to hear your views on how services can be improved to support people facing drug and alcohol problems. By filling in a short survey, it is...
View ArticleCouncils follow Warrington’s lead to improve care for youngsters
Warrington Borough Council was the first in the country to carry a motion calling on the Government to change the law and allow children to stay in residential care until aged 21. Currently, under the...
View ArticleLancashire County Council launches adoption campaign
Lancashire County Council is always looking for adopters, but this month there’s an added focus on finding people, especially those willing to adopt ‘older’ children, and probably with their brother or...
View ArticleNon-executive directors appointed at Trust
The NHS Trust Development Authority has confirmed the appointment of Carol Baxter and Ann Pennell as non-executive directors of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. Professor Carol Baxter’s...
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