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- New trees to be planted in Skelmersdale town centre scheme
Published: 20/02/2020The new Skelmersdale town centre development will be respectful of the environment
- Give your views on Council's Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy
Published: 11/02/2020Homeless people are among the most vulnerable in our society and West Lancashire Borough Council wants to know what you think of the plan it uses to help them
- Tributes paid to West Lancashire Council's first Chief Executive
Published: 11/02/2020The Council would like to pay tribute to its first Chief Executive, John Cowdall, who sadly has passed away
- Do you own or know of any land that might be suitable for development in the future?
Published: 10/02/2020West Lancashire Borough Council is undertaking a ‘Call for Sites’ exercise as it starts work on its new Local Plan for 2023 to 2038
- Make your application to have a VE Day street party by 8 March 2020
Published: 06/02/2020With celebrations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day fast approaching West Lancashire Borough Council is asking for anyone wanting to host a street party to complete their online application by 8 March 2020.
- Enjoy great events at the Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk
Published: 06/02/2020The Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk is the place to go for great design and music in the coming months
- Businesses can book places at Skelmersdale Ambassadors Business Breakfast Event on 26 February
Published: 06/02/2020Are you a business who wants to connect with fellow business leaders, reap the benefits of helping to promote the area and connect with those organisations who are here to support business development and growth?
- New fitness class for over-60s starting in February
Published: 03/02/2020A FABS new fitness class designed specifically for the over-60s is being launched in West Lancashire as part of a national campaign to help people stay active and independent as they get older
- Working to make sure Ormskirk Market has a bright future
Published: 27/01/2020Ormskirk Market is one of the best street markets in the North West and West Lancashire Borough Council is working with traders to make sure it has a bright future
- Refuse and recycling update - Thursday 23 January
Published: 23/01/2020Update on delays to refuse and recycling collections in Newburgh and Burscough due to take place today
- Building work starts on new Skelmersdale town centre development
Published: 20/01/2020The start of 2020 marks a new dawn for Skelmersdale with building work beginning on the long-awaited town centre redevelopment
- Work to begin on path between Ormskirk bus and rail stations
Published: 17/01/2020West Lancashire Borough Council is pleased to announce that work will begin on Monday 20 January to upgrade the existing footpath between Ormskirk bus and rail stations to create a new shared use footpath and cycleway
- Recycling collections update for Hesketh Bank - Delays to collections on 14 January
Published: 14/01/2020Recycling collections due to take place in Hesketh Bank today (14 January) have been delayed.
- Jacqui Sinnott-Lacey appointed as West Lancashire Borough Council's new Chief Operating Officer
Published: 07/01/2020Our new Chief Operating Officer Jacqui Sinnott-Lacey believes exciting times lie ahead for the Borough and its people
- Recycle more this Christmas
Published: 23/12/2019Tis the season to recycle as much of your Christmas waste as possible to prevent it going to landfill
- Lancashire LEP Chair Visits West Lancashire
Published: 20/12/2019Steve Fogg, the new Chair of the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) recently spent an afternoon in West Lancashire with representatives from the Council, key business leaders and leading academics
- Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council's Christmas and New Year message
Published: 20/12/2019Councillor Ian Moran, Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council, would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year
- Drink drivers could be caught on camera this Christmas
Published: 20/12/2019With the festive season around the corner drunk drivers are being warned they could be caught on CCTV
- Help is available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse over Christmas
Published: 20/12/2019The festive season should be a happy time for all, but for anyone living with domestic abuse, the risks increase over Christmas
- Council services between Christmas and New Year
Published: 16/12/2019Even though the West Lancashire Borough Council Offices will be closed over the festive period refuse and recycling collections will continue to operate
- Make paying your rent part of your Christmas plans
Published: 11/12/2019We have made it quicker and easier for tenants to set up a direct debit and stay on top of their rent to help with budgeting over the Christmas period
- Save money while visiting Ormskirk this Christmas
Published: 11/12/2019We are helping visitors to Ormskirk save money this Christmas by offering them the chance to park for up to five hours for just £1 when shopping and socialising in the town centre.
- Make sure you are prepared in case of flooding
Published: 05/12/2019You can get lots of information to help you be prepared if there is any local flooding this winter on our website
- Don't miss Ormskirk's fantastic Christmas of Tales and festive lights switch on
Published: 15/11/2019Families can enjoy a fantastic day out and uncover a host of fairy stories at Ormskirk's free Christmas of Tales event on Sunday 24 November
- Make sure you are registered to vote in the General Election
Published: 11/11/2019If you live in West Lancashire and want to have your say in the General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019 you must ensure you are registered to vote
- We are making it even easier for tenants to provide feedback on our repairs service
Published: 05/11/2019A great new way for our tenants to give their views on repairs carried out to their homes is being introduced
- Remembrance Sunday Services
Published: 04/11/2019At Remembrance Sunday Parades and Services on 10 November West Lancashire will pay tribute to those who have suffered or lost their lives serving their country
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