Life-saving Defibrillator Replaced by NWAS in Ormskirk
A defibrillator specially placed in Ormskirk to protect residents from life-threatening cardiac arrests in the vicinity has been replaced by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) after it was...
View ArticleHave your say on council tax discounts
Your views are wanted on proposed changes to the levels of council tax for empty properties. In April 2013, the government allowed councils to change the level of council tax discount for certain empty...
View ArticleAdoption information evening – come along and find out more
Anyone thinking about starting or growing their family through adoption is invited to an information evening in Preston to find out more. The event will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2015 at County Hall,...
View ArticleAqua-natal classes bring expectant mums together
A group of mums-to-be who had never met before are now firm friends after meeting at aqua-natal classes at Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park. The ladies set up a WhatsApp mobile messaging group and...
View ArticleAiming high at Carmel College
It was a day of discovery and creativity for 40 students from St Helens secondary schools when they joined up with Carmel College, an outstanding Sixth Form College in the borough. The students enjoyed...
View ArticleLibrary talks about prisoners, ‘aliens’ and Belgian refugees during World War...
Lancashire County Council’s community heritage team is helping people to discover how the outbreak of World War One altered British people’s attitudes to those who were not UK nationals. Staff from the...
View ArticleSupporting the Armed Forces
A special flag is flying high over Chorley town hall in honour of the armed forces. Ex-servicemen and children from local schools joined Chorley councillors and dignitaries at a special ceremony to...
View Article£10.5 million announced to improve learning and training across the City Region
At last week’s Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting, £10.5 million of funding was given conditional approval for co-investment in a range of capital projects. The funding will be used to...
View ArticleBurnley Manchester Road railway station celebrates £2.3m boost
An event was held today to mark the investment of £2.3m investment in Burnley’s Manchester Road railway station and launch a new campaign to market East Lancashire’s attractions to rail visitors. Work...
View ArticleShale Gas Meeting Deferred Until Monday
Members of Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee have voted to defer consideration of applications relating to a site at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton, until 10am on Monday 29...
View ArticleDrop off then drop in to new Merseyside Community Re-use shop
A trail-blazing charity shop has opened at a Recycling Centre in Sefton, Merseyside. The Community Re-use Shop at South Sefton Recycling Centre has officially opened to the public after a...
View ArticleFraudsters beware
Fraud, bribery and corruption will not be tolerated in Warrington. That is the latest message from the council as it promotes and raises awareness about the work that is being carried out to combat...
View ArticleFlying the flag for Armed Forces Day
A special flag is flying from County Hall to mark Armed Forces Day – as part a nationwide recognition event. The flag was presented to County Councillor Margaret Brindle, Chairman of Lancashire County...
View ArticleSupport made simple for young people
St Helens Council’s Youth Action Zone (YAZ) will soon proudly present its new and improved information and support website, launching on 1 July. When it lands, the new YAZ website will be a one-stop...
View ArticleOrmskirk MotorFest Concours de Elegance
Some of the most beautiful cars that will be on display at the Ormskirk MotorFest on Sunday 30 August will take part in a fantastic competition to really add something special to the event. This year...
View ArticleSt Theresa’s Primary School crowned Whittle Cup winners
Over 30 primary schools from across St Helens went head-to-head at the annual Whittle Cup Sky Try rugby league competition held at Newton Le Willows Sports Club. The event, run by St Helens RLFC in...
View ArticleKnowsley Local Plan – update and next steps
Knowsley Council’s Local Plan will shape the growth and development of Knowsley up to 2028 and will provide a focus for housing, employment, leisure and retail. The Local Plan: Core Strategy is the...
View ArticleCouncil helps turn around troubled families
An impressive track record of working with troubled families has led to St Helens Council being selected to take part in the next phase of a Government programme. The council and its key partners...
View ArticleOff- road rage not welcome in our parks
Illegal off-roaders have been stopped in their tracks – as a senior St Helens Councillor warned of the potentially fatal consequences of reckless riding in public areas. Cabinet Member for Transport,...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after man is dragged along by a car in Hindley
An appeal for information has been made after a man was dragged along by a car in Hindley. At 12:40am on Sunday 21st June 2015, two men, in their 40s, had been on Banner Street when a man in an old...
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