Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 15 February 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, 12 February, and could...
View ArticleBurglary spate prompts reminder to lock UPVC doors properly
St Helens Council’s Safer Communities team and Merseyside Police have issued a warning for residents with UPVC doors, after a recent spate of potentially preventable burglaries in the borough....
View ArticleCQC encourages women to share experiences of #YourMaternityCare
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent health and social care regulator in England. CQC inspect and rate maternity services, including antenatal services, pregnancy units, maternity...
View ArticleRun a mile for Sport Relief in Chorley
Residents of all ages are being encouraged to stretch out and lace up their trainers to take part in a fun run through Chorley’s Astley Park for Sport Relief. The Chorley Mile is being organised by...
View ArticleMain construction starts on M6 smart motorway
Main construction starts later this month on a major scheme to improve journeys for drivers using the M6 in Cheshire. Highways England is upgrading a 20 mile stretch of the route between junctions 16...
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 ArticleSt Helens Council supports food hygiene campaign
St Helens Council is backing a national food hygiene campaign which encourages people to ask: “where’s the sticker?” If one is not already displayed in a food outlet. ‘Where’s the Sticker’ has been...
View ArticleFree workshops, awareness sessions and training courses starting next week
St Helens Council’s Adult and Community Learning team are welcoming residents to sign up to a number of free workshops, awareness sessions and training courses starting in the community next week. From...
View ArticleSouthport man urges people to “act fast” over blood in urine
A Southport man has urged people to “act fast” if they notice blood in their urine after a tumour was found in his bladder a year ago. Michael Uttley, 64, spotted blood in his pee but initially put off...
View ArticleSkem too quick for the Olympics
Skelmersdale United 4 Rushall Olympic 1 Report written by Simon Driscoll Skelmersdale United sealed a second win in four days at Stormy Corner thanks to a brace from Max Hazeldine with strikes in...
View ArticleTextile art at Lancashire Archives
The history of Horrockses Mill in Preston and how the textile industry inspired art and fashion are just some of the topics that will feature in a special event at Lancashire Archives. The event, which...
View ArticleCouncil supports church’s Easter egg appeal
St Helens Council is lending support to a good cause set up by St Helens Baptist Church, seeking to treat some of the borough’s more vulnerable children and young people this Easter. The church has...
View ArticleMarket toilets scoop two Loo of the Year awards
Chorley’s Covered Market has some of the best toilets in the country after winning two awards in the Loo of the Year awards 2015, including a prestigious gold award for cleanliness. The toilets, which...
View ArticleWitness appeal made after man is injured after a collision in Blackburn
An appeal for witnesses has been made by police after a man was seriously injured after a collision in Blackburn yesterday morning. At about 9:15am on Wednesday 17th February, a Ford Transit Connect...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after three injured in collision close to Lancaster
An appeal for information has been made by police after three people were injured in a collision close to Lancaster. Police were called to Preston Lancaster Road (A6) close to Lancaster University at...
View ArticleCelebrating women in West Lancashire
The Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Nikki Hennessy, is hosting a fantastic evening to celebrate the women of West Lancashire. Cllr Hennessy is inviting women from all walks of life throughout West...
View ArticleConsultation on denominational school transport
On Monday 22 February, Lancashire County Council will launch a consultation on removing subsidies for denominational school transport. The council currently provides discretionary support for pupils...
View ArticleContact the council online for reporting litter, dog fouling, noise pollution...
From 17 February, residents will only be able to report incidents of litter, dog fouling, noise pollution and abandoned vehicles via the website (www.knowsley.gov.uk) or the Knowsley Council app...
View ArticleBootle War Memorial Set To Be Repaired
A local war memorial is set to return to its former glory following a successful funding bid by Sefton Council. Bootle War Memorial, located in King’s Gardens on Stanley Road, is an important civic...
View ArticleCalling all budding artists! Help create a ‘digital gallery’ of Warrington’s...
That’s the message from Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Geoff Settle, who’s organised an amateur Charity Art Heritage Competition with a bit of a difference. Entries must be an original artwork based on a...
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