http://www.westlancs.gov.uk West Lancs BC news feeds en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:34:59 GMT @copyright WLBC http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/contact_us.aspx 15 http://www.westlancs.gov.uk http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/images/rssnews.gif An update on progress on the delivery of the Skelmersdale Vision has been given by senior Council representatives at a recent meeting of the Skelmersdale summit http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/skelmersdale_vision.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/skelmersdale_vision.aspx?lang=en-gb Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:19:41 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Local residents are being asked to give their views on our website following its rating in a national survey as one of the top ten district council websites in the country http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/top_ten_listing_for_website.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/top_ten_listing_for_website.aspx?lang=en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:13:40 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Youngsters in Burscough will soon be getting an exciting new play area as part of a drive to improve outdoor leisure facilities across the Borough http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/play_time_beckons_at_burscough.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/play_time_beckons_at_burscough.aspx?lang=en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:13:40 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Wheelie bins are coming to Skelmersdale later in the Spring in a new move to improve refuse collection services for local people http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/goodbye_bag_%e2%80%93_hello_bin.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/goodbye_bag_%e2%80%93_hello_bin.aspx?lang=en-gb Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:07:07 GMT News Items A flagship regeneration scheme has given West Lancashire’s economy a massive boost over the last five years and has created hundreds of jobs http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/regeneration_scheme_creates_hu.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/regeneration_scheme_creates_hu.aspx?lang=en-gb Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:04 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Top speakers will focus on how investing in young people can reduce crime and disorder at a special public meeting - so hurry and order your free ticket! http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/last_chance_to_get_your_ticket.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/last_chance_to_get_your_ticket.aspx?lang=en-gb Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:04 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Come and sample the delicious delights of the Continental Market, as it makes a welcome return to Ormskirk this spring http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/get_a_taste_of_the_continent.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/get_a_taste_of_the_continent.aspx?lang=en-gb Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:04 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Residents have voted for the top three improvements they would like to see at a local park in Ormskirk http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/community_vote.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/community_vote.aspx?lang=en-gb Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:04 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Council house tenants are set to benefit from around £5 million improvements over the next year in a major investment programme http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/council_house_tenants.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/council_house_tenants.aspx?lang=en-gb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:24 GMT News Items We've announced that Council Tax and car park fees will be frozen for 12 months to help local residents through the recession http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/good_news_for_residents.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/good_news_for_residents.aspx?lang=en-gb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:16:43 GMT News Items Art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the next exhibition at Chapel Gallery as it explores the age-old creative practice of using line and form http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/line_up_for_latest_exhibition.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/line_up_for_latest_exhibition.aspx?lang=en-gb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:55 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Spring is just around the corner, so now is a great opportunity to explore West Lancashire’s fantastic parks and countryside http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/put_a_spring_in_your_step1.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/put_a_spring_in_your_step1.aspx?lang=en-gb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:55 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Residents who live in remote villages in West Lancashire won’t have to travel far to enjoy the arts, thanks to the ‘Spot On’ rural touring programme http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/rural_villages.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/rural_villages.aspx?lang=en-gb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:54:55 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Expansion plans are well underway for a specialist testing, validation and certification company in Skelmersdale, thanks to support from the Council, our business partners and funding from NWDA http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/expansion_of_safety_testing.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/expansion_of_safety_testing.aspx?lang=en-gb Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:54:55 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Spring is just around the corner and is the perfect time to do your bit for the environment by using the new transport route to a busy Skelmerdale business park http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/go_green_with_new_cycle_route.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/go_green_with_new_cycle_route.aspx?lang=en-gb Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:48:51 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Struggling homeowners could be eligible for financial help, thanks to an extra funding boost http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/financial_help.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/financial_help.aspx?lang=en-gb Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:48:51 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items We're putting forward proposals to allow more housing development in rural settlements and provide more affordable homes http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/housing_development_policy.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/housing_development_policy.aspx?lang=en-gb Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:57:31 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items Young people are being urged to come along to a crime event to find out more about how they can make a positive contribution to their community http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/young_people_get_your_seat.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/young_people_get_your_seat.aspx?lang=en-gb Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:57:31 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items We’re taking no butts as we target smokers by handing out portable ashtrays in a bid to keep the streets clean http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/no_butts.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/no_butts.aspx?lang=en-gb Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:24:35 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items An initiative to help overweight children lead healthier, happier lives has been so successful that a 2nd programme is about to be launched http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/happiness_and_health.aspx?lang=en-gb http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/council__democracy/news_and_publications/this_months_news/happiness_and_health.aspx?lang=en-gb Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:03:49 GMT Jenny Rigby News Items