Skelmersdale Sea Cadets Open Day
One of Skelmersdale’s best kept secrets is opening its doors to the town’s young people on Saturday 12th March. Anyone aged 10-17 is welcome to join Skelmersdale Sea Cadets for their “Come and Try It”...
View ArticleWarning issued over fake “Good Citizen Award” scam
Warrington Borough Council is warning residents to vigilant following reports of a cold calling scam. Action Fraud has been receiving reports of a fraud whereby scammers call a member of the public...
View ArticleGive your views at Listening Events for older people
Older people living in West Lancashire can give their views to Councillor Terry Aldridge, the Borough Council’s Cabinet member with portfolio for Older People, at two special Listening Events. These...
View ArticleSmooth surface for M6 Wigan to Preston and back
Drivers are to benefit from a new surface on a busy section of the M6 in Lancashire, providing smoother and safer journeys. The Highways England resurfacing scheme starts on Monday 14 March between...
View ArticleCouncil steps in to save bus services
Two vital bus routes which were to be axed from April have been saved thanks to Chorley Council. The borough council stepped in after being inundated with calls from concerned residents and has now...
View ArticleCouncil celebrates apprenticeship success
Help and advice about apprenticeships for all ages will be available in the Golden Square next Wednesday, 16 March, as part of National Apprenticeships Week. Warrington Borough Council’s careers for...
View ArticleHeritage trail opens in Woolston
A section of the former New Cut Canal has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and recreation. A project to address contamination issues in a safe and innovative way has been completed and the...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 14 March 2016
Monday 14 March 9.45am Council Offices, Derby Street, Ormskirk The Mayor will attend the “Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth Day/Single Commemorative Act” Ceremony Monday 14 March 11.15am Mayor’s Room,...
View ArticleWigan Road/Abbotsford entrance to Derby Street car park to close from 14 March
Visitors to the West Lancashire Borough Council offices in Derby Street, Ormskirk, are advised that the Wigan Road/Abbotsford entrance to the Derby Street car park will be closed from Monday 14 March...
View ArticlePolice warning as elderly resident falls victim to fraud
Merseyside Police is appealing for the public to be extra vigilant after an elderly woman was victim of fraud at her home in St Helens. At around 1pm on Wednesday, 24 February, the 94-year-old woman...
View ArticleSchools drama contest highlights road safety issues
Drama students performed their own hard-hitting production during a Lancashire-wide road safety competition this week. The Beats is a multi-agency drama-based education programme, offered to schools by...
View ArticleFunding secured to help people into work and training
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has secured £29.5 million from the European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) to deliver a ‘Ways to Work’ programme which will be locally...
View ArticleParents offered advice on safe sleep for babies
Simple steps that parents can take to help make sure their baby sleeps safely are being reinforced as part of Safer Sleep Week. Wigan Council has teamed up with Bolton and Salford’s local authorities...
View ArticleCouncil issues warning over blue bin contamination
Nappies and leftover pizza are costing Wigan Borough council tax-payers thousands of pounds – because householders are putting them in the wrong bin. In the past two months the cost to the taxpayer has...
View ArticleCycling takes off in Chorley
Following on from the popularity of the Chorley Grand Prix, local families are being urged to get on their bike this year and join in one of the many free community bike rides organised by Chorley...
View ArticleNew early diagnosis dementia campaign
A new Lancashire-wide campaign is being launched on 14 March to raise awareness about the early signs of dementia and encourage people to visit their GP for a memory check. The campaign is aimed at...
View ArticleTake a Moment to check your blood pressure
St Helens Council is lending support to a national campaign seeking to raise awareness of the link between high blood pressure and stroke. Studies show that over half of strokes are caused by high...
View ArticleMake today the day you give up . . . . particularly if you’re pregnant
Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can go to give your child a healthy start in life. Plus, you’ll save money (which you can use on essentials and treats for your...
View ArticleOrmskirk Civic Hall to re-open on 1 April
The new community group which has taken over the management of Ormskirk Civic Hall has announced the building will officially re-open on 1 April 2016. Ormskirk Civic Hall closed in January 2016 after...
View ArticleCelebrating success at the 2016 Let’s talk Apprenticeship Awards
West Lancashire’s top apprentices and the employers who invest in apprenticeships had their achievements recognised at the 2016 Let’s talk Apprenticeship Awards. More than 70 people from the private,...
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