Litter and dog fouling is a major concern for some local residents in Ormskirk, and following on from concerns raised by Ormskirk residents, Edward McCarthy Conservative Candidate for Derby ward raised their concerns with West Lancs Borough Council.
Children and staff at Giggles Day Nursery are settling into their new surroundings in Inskip, Skelmersdale, after contacting West Lancashire Borough Council for help to find a new base.The nursery had been based in Westgate since 2009, but the owners were keen to look for somewhere new for the provision to enable them to increase their capacity and provide excellent facilities indoors as well as outdoors.
Derby Ward Conservative candidate Edward McCarthy has welcomed plans to improve the parking for users of Ruff Wood on Vicarage Lane. The Conservative borough council has set aside monies to resurface a pothole-ridden lay by in its budget. It comes after the Council recently invested in Ruff Wood by improving pathways; installing new benches; improved signage and introduced a number of chain saw animal carvings into dead wood features within the ancient woodland.
Here’s your chance to learn more about the work that goes into looking after West Lancashire’s urban parks.Borough Council Rangers are hosting two free events called ‘Green Fingers Planting’ where you can pick up some tips for your garden. You can also help plant some beautiful blooms in the parks to bring a vibrant splash of colour to the park whilst helping to attract an array of nectar loving wildlife.
West Lancashire Borough Council has commissioned an independent study by Lancaster University into the impact Ormskirk’s nightlife of restaurants, bars and clubs is having on people living, working and visiting the town centre.
Work set to start on Monday 16 February on a major transformation to one of the main shopping streets in Ormskirk town centre.
The scheme will make the pedestrianised section of Moor Street from Moorgate to the clock tower much more attractive and provide a better experience for businesses, shoppers, visitors and everyone who lives and works in the town.
Company bosses are invited to a special business and stakeholder event on Wednesday 11 February where they can learn more about a major strategy that aims to help create new jobs and boost business growth.West Lancashire Borough Council is working on a West Lancashire Economic Development Strategy. We want to hear your views on the draft strategy as part of a public consultation to help us prepare the final document.
West Lancashire Borough Council are currently consulting on a new document to help shape a successful and vibrant future for Ormskirk town centre. A draft Ormskirk town centre strategy has been developed to help drive growth and ensure that Ormskirk can remain attractive and competitive as our high streets change.
