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- Refuse and recycling update Friday 22 November - Delays to some collections
Published: 22/11/2019Our refuse and recycling teams have experienced disruptions to the collection of garden waste and general recycling bins in Bickerstaffe, Simonswood and Skelmersdale today.
- 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
- Give your views on proposals to change control order for dogs
Published: 04/11/2019We would welcome residents' views on new rules for dogs in certain places
- Find out all about the Housing and Inclusion Service in our annual report
Published: 24/10/2019West Lancashire Borough Council provides nearly 6,000 homes for local people and every year we publish the Housing and Inclusion Service Annual Report to show what we have achieved and how we are improving the services we provide to tenants
- Make sure you are registered to vote in the Birch Green Ward By-election
Published: 22/10/2019If you live in Birch Green and want to have your say in the By-election for a new local Councillor on Thursday 21 November 2019 you must ensure you are registered to vote
- West Lancashire landmarks are in the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published: 21/10/2019The Lightcube in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Clock Tower are lit up pink throughout October as West Lancashire Borough Council supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Have your say on proposed changes to licensing policy
Published: 21/10/2019There is still time to give your views on the document the Borough Council uses when licensing pubs, bars and other licensed operations across West Lancashire
- Council prosecutes businessman in crackdown of flytipping
Published: 14/10/2019West Lancashire Borough Council works hard to tackle flytipping offences and has prosecuted a local businessman after rubbish was found dumped in the area
- How do you think we should spend Community Infrastructure Levy monies?
Published: 11/10/2019Here is your chance to have your say on how West Lancashire Borough Council should spend money raised from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
- Get Online Week 2019 comes to West Lancashire
Published: 07/10/2019An annual October campaign by Good Things Foundation is coming to West Lancashire. Get Online Week helps people access the internet and develop new skills, such as staying safe, making contact with friends and family, or shopping or banking online
- New free service to help Lancashire businesses prepare for EU exit
Published: 25/09/2019A new free service has been launched across Lancashire to help businesses prepare for the UK’s planned EU departure on October 31
- Council thanks residents for valued feedback on Leisure and Wellbeing Hubs
Published: 23/09/2019Good progress is being made on the exciting plans for two new Leisure and Wellbeing Hubs to replace Park Pool and Nye Bevan Pool
- Council success in bid to enhance Ormskirk's heritage
Published: 20/09/2019The Council has been successful in a bid for Government funding which will help it ensure the town has an even brighter future
- More time to be given to Local Plan Review
Published: 11/09/2019The Borough Council's Cabinet has decided to cease work on the current Local Plan Review with immediate effect to give the authority more time to consider the best proposals for the future of West Lancashire
- Community Safety Partnership has plans in place for Welcome Week 2019
Published: 10/09/2019West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership (WLCSP) is working to ensure new students at Edge Hill University have a safe and enjoyable time whilst studying and socialising in the Borough
- Come to the Chapel Gallery to learn new skills and Enjoy Life!
Published: 09/09/2019Did you know you can take keep fit and art classes at the Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk starting this September? And there's something for all ages
- Record crowds flock to enjoy Ormskirk MotorFest
Published: 27/08/2019Huge crowds enjoyed one of the North West's biggest free family days out as Ormskirk MotorFest roared into town bathed in glorious late summer sunshine
- CCTV Annual Report
Published: 23/08/2019West Lancashire Borough Council's 2018/2019 Annual CCTV report highlights the achievements of the Council’s CCTV operators
- Public speaking at meetings of the Council
Published: 23/08/2019People living in West Lancashire can speak on certain agenda items at Borough Council meetings where important decisions are made that affect people across the area
- Come and see what the Chapel Gallery has to offer
Published: 23/08/2019The popular Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk continues to be open to visitors while West Lancashire borough Council looks for a new organisation to run this important cultural facility
- Register your interest in taking over the Chapel Gallery
Published: 19/08/2019Do you feel you can run an innovative arts gallery that has become one of the most respected in the North West?
- Don't miss the fantastic Ormskirk MotorFest on Sunday 25 August
Published: 19/08/2019The whole family can get in pole position to enjoy a great day out at one of the biggest free events in the North West as the Ormskirk MotorFest comes to town on Sunday 25 August
- Come and join Merchant Navy Day celebrations
Published: 28/08/2019On Tuesday 3 September West Lancashire Borough Council will fly the Red Ensign to raise awareness of the UK’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers
- Migrate to Ormskirk – A creative arts family fun festival
Published: 16/08/2019Families are invited to flock into Ormskirk to discover the beauty of birds in the pages of children’s books, and join in with a new creative arts family fun festival
- New affordable homes to be offered in Skelmersdale
Published: 15/08/2019If you are looking for a new home in Skelmersdale, keep an eye out for new affordable homes that will soon be available to rent and buy
- Buzz IT – a new West Lancashire project taking the sting out of using the Internet
Published: 15/08/2019West Lancashire Borough Council is working with West Lancashire Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Citizens Advice Lancashire, to help more residents get on the internet
- Well-known rally car adds competition attraction to magic MotorFest
Published: 13/08/2019An impressive line-up of cars is being arranged to wow the Ormskirk MotorFest crowds on Sunday 25 August, including one raced by a top class rally driver
- Community organisations could be given chance to run Liverpool Road Meeting Room
Published: 12/08/2019West Lancashire Borough Council is offering an opportunity for Community Organisations to register an interest to fully manage the future operation of Liverpool Road Meeting Room, Skelmersdale.
- Improvements to Communal Bin Areas in Blythewood and Enstone – Starting 12 August
Published: 09/08/2019We would like to make West Lancashire residents aware that works to improve to the communal bin areas in Blythewood and Enstone in Skelmersdale are to begin on Monday 12 August and are expected to last for up to 2 weeks.
- Your chance to comment on exciting plans for Ormskirk town centre
Published: 09/08/2019Have your say on West Lancashire Borough Council's exciting plans to improve Moor Street and Wheatsheaf Walks to help make Ormskirk look even more attractive for residents and visitors
- Give your views on proposed changes to licensing policy
Published: 09/08/2019Here is your chance to have a say on the official document the Borough Council uses when licensing pubs, bars and other licensed operations across West Lancashire
- News on recycling and garden waste collections in Westhead
Published: 09/08/2019Latest news on recycling and garden waste collections
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