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- Planned Website Maintenance - Wednesday 27 May 2020
Published: 20/05/2020We would like to make residents aware that our ICT provider will be performing essential server maintenance work on the West Lancashire Borough Council website between 8pm and 11pm on Wednesday 27 May 2020.
- Discretionary Small Business Grant Scheme
Published: 19/05/2020We are working hard to help the local economy and welcome news that the Government has published guidance to local authorities on how they can set up a new discretionary grant fund scheme for small businesses that have not been eligible under existing grant schemes. This means businesses that have not received any financial assistance so far.
- Fairy Glen closed to protect visitors
Published: 18/05/2020Due to the unprecedented and unsafe volume of visitors to Fairy Glen, West Lancashire Borough Council, in consultation with Lancashire Police, has taken the decision to close Fairy Glen in order to protect public health.
- We win Gold Award for excellence
Published: 15/05/2020At a time when accurate information on streets and properties has never been more important, we have been given a Gold Award by industry experts for the way we manage such information
- Garden Waste Subscriptions are available online from 11 May
Published: 11/05/2020The Garden Waste Collection Service is really popular across West Lancashire and, although not an essential service for residents during a pandemic, the Council is offering a continued service through online subscriptions for 2020/21
- Celebrate VE Day at home
Published: 07/05/2020The Council has put together some great ideas to help everyone celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day at home this weekend
- Thanks to all our local food producers
Published: 24/04/2020We want to thank all the food manufacturers and other businesses who have provided essential supplies for us to distribute to vulnerable residents who have no family and friends to rely on whilst they stay at home
- Council meetings to be held on Skype
Published: 22/04/2020To help and support everyone to stay at home the Council will introduce Skype Council meetings so you can keep in touch with the important decision making in your local area
- Making payments
Published: 21/04/2020If you usually pay your Council Tax or rent when you are out at the Post Office or at a local shop by using your payment card, there are other easy and secure ways to pay whilst you stay at home
- Changes to grounds maintenance programme
Published: 14/04/2020The Council is sorry that it won't be able to carry out its annual grounds maintenance programme in full as staff are re-deployed to maintain essential and statutory services in these difficult times
- Support for the local economy
Published: 09/04/2020As local businesses are facing more pressures, West Lancashire Borough Council is pulling out all the stops to help the local economy
- We are sorry that events can't take place
Published: 02/04/2020Sadly the Council has had to cancel spring and early summer parks and countryside events to comply with government social distancing advice
- Please don't burn waste, compost instead
Published: 02/04/2020With many of us currently spending more time at home we may have more food waste and garden waste to deal with, particularly those keen gardeners amongst us
- Extra support for your financial worries
Published: 02/04/202015 staff from across the Council have joined the Financial Inclusion Team to provide up-to-date advice to residents suffering financially due to the Coronavirus pandemic
- We are still here to help
Published: 01/04/2020Residents can continue to keep in touch and access many services online whilst our Customer Service Points are closed for the time being
- Delays to garden waste collections - 31 March 2020
Published: 31/03/2020There have been delays to garden waste collections due to take place in the Burscough area today (31 March)
- We want to help our suppliers
Published: 31/03/2020To help our suppliers process invoices quickly and efficiently, service managers from across the Council are proactively contacting their suppliers to explore better ways of receiving their invoices at this time
- Advice for commercial tenants about rental payments
Published: 31/03/2020If you are a West Lancashire Borough Council commercial tenant struggling to pay your rent because of the Coronavirus Pandemic we are keen to help
- Appeal for bikes for NHS workers
Published: 30/03/2020Residents are being asked to help NHS workers by donating any adult-sized bikes they don't use anymore
- Refuse and recycling collections update: 27 March
Published: 27/03/2020Refuse, recycling and garden waste collections due to take place in some areas today (27 March) were delayed.
- A united front for those at highest risk from Coronavirus
Published: 27/03/2020West Lancashire Borough Council, in conjunction with local health and community partners supporting West Lancashire, has launched a new Local Support System, West Lancs Together which will offer support to those most vulnerable within the borough
- Please help us keep refuse and recycling collections running smoothly
Published: 27/03/2020Residents can help us to keep refuse and recycling collections running smoothly during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
- Delivering Small Business Grants Support to Local Businesses
Published: 27/03/2020We are here to support local businesses in receiving support during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be contacting all eligible businesses before the end of next week with information on grant funding.
- Can your business help provide essential supplies to the most vulnerable?
Published: 26/03/2020We are looking for local businesses to help much needed supplies to our communities.
- Advice for tenants over rent
Published: 25/03/2020If you are a West Lancashire Borough Council tenant struggling to pay your rent because of the Coronavirus Pandemic please contact our Financial Inclusion Team who are here to support you.
- HomeCare Link service supports 8,500 vulnerable citizens
Published: 25/03/2020West Lancashire Borough Council's HomeCare Link service supports 8,500 vulnerable citizens to live independently across the North West and is working round the clock to support them during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
- Support for residents with Council Tax
Published: 25/03/2020People will understandably be concerned about paying their bills during the current Coronavirus pandemic. We know that loss of income may leave many residents struggling to pay key bills such as Council Tax, or cause worries about making rent payments.
- Ormskirk Market cancelled
Published: 24/03/2020Ormskirk Market has been cancelled by West Lancashire Borough Council until further notice to prevent social gathering during the coronavirus pandemic
- Leisure centres have been closed
Published: 23/03/2020All West Lancashire Community Leisure Trust-run leisure centres have been closed following government instructions regarding Coronavirus
- Ensuring safe giving to charities in response to the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: 20/03/2020The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator have urged people to ensure they are giving safely as people continue to respond with generosity in the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- Advice on Business Rates
Published: 19/03/2020We are committed to supporting businesses in dealing with the disruption caused by the Coronavirus.
- Coronavirus - Council Tax Payments
Published: 19/03/2020The Council recognises that during the current Corona virus pandemic residents may struggle on occasion to pay Council Tax bills
- Advice on rent for Council tenants
Published: 19/03/2020The Council welcomes the latest government guidance with regards to those struggling to pay rent as their ability to earn has been impacted by Coronavirus
- Coronavirus latest: Customer Service Point at the Concourse Shopping Centre has closed
Published: 19/03/2020To support and maintain our critical services during this time, we have closed the Customer Services Point at the Concourse, Skelmersdale
- Message from Councillor Ian Moran, the Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council
Published: 18/03/2020We know that you, our residents and business owners, are concerned about the impact of Coronavirus and what it could mean over the coming weeks
- Skelmersdale Foodbank
Published: 18/03/2020We have been asked to pass on the following information from Skelmersdale Foodbank.
- Retailers to benefit from business rates discount
Published: 13/03/2020We are backing a new initiative to cut bills for local retailers
- Council gives assurances over Coronavirus
Published: 06/03/2020West Lancashire Borough Council would like to give assurances to people living and working in West Lancashire that we have flu policies and business continuity plans in place to deal with the pressures presented by pandemics such as Coronavirus
- Council sets out new initiatives while continuing good financial work
Published: 03/03/2020West Lancashire Borough Council is working hard to meet financial challenges and provide the services local people need
- Statement of Community Involvement: How should the Council consult on planning matters?
Published: 28/02/2020If you have a view on how and when West Lancashire Borough Council should consult residents on planning matters, the Council would like to hear from you
- 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
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