Local Plan indicated to be ‘sound’
Subject to a few minor amendments and modifications, the Planning Inspector has indicated he is likely to find Sefton Council’s Local Plan ‘sound’. The Local Plan looks to shape the future of Sefton...
View ArticleExciting schemes planned for West Lancashire Borough Council housing
West Lancashire Borough Council is planning more exciting schemes to improve its housing for the benefit of tenants over the next 12 months. The schemes were approved at the Council meeting on 24...
View ArticleWest Lancashire Borough Council announced good news for residents
West Lancashire Borough Council is announcing good news for residents as Councillors agreed important new measures whilst maintaining service levels for the vast majority of the services it provides....
View ArticleNew management structure for West Lancashire Borough Council
West Lancashire Borough Council has agreed a new permanent management structure to drive forward its ambitious agenda for the borough, whilst saving the Council more than £104,000 a year. At its...
View ArticleWest Lancashire Borough Council adopts new Leisure Strategy and Playing Pitch...
New strategies to guide how West Lancashire Borough Council provides leisure services and plays a role providing playing pitches over the next 10 years have been adopted by the authority. The...
View ArticleAblution room opened at Southport hospital
An ablution room for use by staff and visitors has opened at Southport hospital. It will be used for ritual washing in preparation for prayer and worship. Ablution is an essential element of the Muslim...
View ArticleCouncils to give final decision on Lancashire Combined Authority
Councillors across Lancashire will decide whether to press ahead with plans for a Combined Authority after a public consultation gave overwhelming support to the proposal. Each of the 14 councils...
View ArticleChorley Council’s budget to be set on Tuesday
Councillors will set the budget in Chorley on Tuesday with the local authority proposing an investment of £2.8 million in services for the coming year. The proposals put forward by Chorley Council also...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing Monday 29 February 2016
DATE AND TIME VENUE DETAILS OF ENGAGEMENT Wednesday 2 March 9.00 a.m. The Brindley Theatre Runcorn The Deputy Mayor & Deputy Consort will attend a Civic Heads visit to Halton hosted by the Mayor of...
View ArticleStep back in time with Sefton looking back
Do you remember when there were elephants on Southport Beach? Or when the electric tram passed through Crosby? It is said that an image tells a thousand words and Sefton Looking Back is a window into...
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 ArticleSun is shining, grass is growing – time for green bins to come out!
Warrington Borough Council is reminding residents that green bin collections for this year will start again from 1 March. So it’s time to get out in the garden! Householders can check the collection...
View ArticleNew findings to help tackle CSE
Young people affected by child sexual exploitation (CSE) will be supported to stay at home with their family – where appropriate – as part of a new approach being piloted by Wigan and Rochdale councils...
View ArticleWitness appeal after Thornton collision
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Thornton which left an elderly woman seriously injured. Police were called to the junction of Bourne Way and Fleetwood Road North around 6.30pm...
View ArticleGreen light for Warrington Bridge Street scheme new multi-storey car park
Planning approval has been granted for the construction of the new permanent, multi-storey car-park that will support the £107 million Bridge Street Regeneration Scheme in the town centre. The planning...
View ArticleJoin International Women’s Day celebrations
A day of events has been planned to celebrate the achievements of women in Wigan Borough and inspire others to follow their dreams. Visitors to the town centre can share their stories in a special...
View ArticleEverton announce new investor at the club
It has been announced by Everton Football Club that they have come to an agreement for Farhad Moshiri to purchase 49.9% of the club shares. While this means that he is the major shareholder at Everton,...
View ArticlePolice receive increased reports of off road motorbikes in Skelmersdale
We have had an increase in reports, regarding off road motorbikes in the Skelmersdale area, these bikes cause a nuisance and can be very dangerous when misused. It is a tenancy breach to store these...
View ArticlePolice issue reminder about defrosting your car on a frosty morning
Just a quick reminder. We have had some cold frosty mornings recently and the last thing anyone likes doing is defrosting the car! Please remember, not to leave your car running whilst defrosting, it...
View ArticleWitness appeal made after 59 year old man is assaulted outside nightclub in...
An appeal for witnesses has been made by police after an assault in which a 59 year old man was left with serious head injuries in Wigan. The attack occurred at about 3:45am on Sunday 28th February...
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