Teamwork between two Conservative campaigners in Ormskirk has resulted in a promise of action from rail chiefs. Wooden fencing on the railway bridge on Bridge Street on Ormskirk has been damaged since last year. Exasperated residents turned to Knowsley Ward Conservative candidate Edward McCarthy and Derby Ward Conservative Cllr Paul Greenall for help.The bridge straddles the boundary of both wards.
Ambitious plans which could 'transform' Ormskirk town centre have been revealed - at long last.
Consultations will begin this summer about the proposed £750,000 worth of improvements, including changing the layout of the popular outdoor market, resurfacing Moor Street and a £30,000 revamp of the town's ancient Christmas lights.
West Lancashire Borough Council tenants who have ideas to improve the environment in their area can apply for funding to help their schemes.The Council’s Environmental Improvement Budget is a pot of money intended for projects put forward by people living in Council accommodation that can help improve their surroundings
A young prospective Ormskirk councillor is encouraging people aged between 14 and 35 to get their heart tested. Edward McCarthy, Conservative candidate for Knowsley Ward, is backing a push to get local young people screened for heart defects.
Ormskirk Rugby Club under 15s, Skelmersdale Ex-Services Association and West Lancs Branch MS Society are among the latest organisations to net a cash boost from the Conservative Borough Council.
West Lancashire's economy is on the right track - but there's still more to do. That's the message from the Conservative deputy leader of West Lancashire Borough Council, Cllr Adrian Owens, this week.
