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    “Extreme” litter picking

    Getting stuck in to clear a bad grot spot If there is such a thing as “extreme” litter picking, we came close on Saturday among the brambles and thorny bushes at the rear of Hattersley’s Business Park. Ably organised by Jane…

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    We Did It! Vital local bus service saved

    We Did It! 5/6 bus circular to Scott Estate and Town Green saved. Scott ward activist Jane Thompson who led the campaign to save this vital lifeline with a 330 name petition says Thank you. “By working together with our petition,…

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    Make your voice heard on bus service cuts

    Our West Lancashire activist, Jane Thompson is urging residents to make their voice heard over bus service cuts at an event at Ormskirk Market on Thursday. Bus services throughout the Borough are under threat and this vital lifeline for many isolated,…

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    New Pools for All by 2025

    A new community swimming pool and centre in Ormskirk by 2025. That’s the policy adopted by Council Independents, Our West Lancashire. The group will also deliver a new facility in Skelmersdale. Long-serving, Derby ward councillor Adrian Owens said, “We will fight…

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    Not one young recruit at council in 2015

    Not one young person under 20 years of age was recruited by West Lancashire Borough council in 2015 under figures released by the council this week. In the same period, more than 20 new recruits started employment with the council. The…

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    At last, the Council opens the door to Residents’ Voice

    Residents will have greater involvement at council meetings if proposed changes are passed at this week’s council meeting. The changes have been welcomed by Our West Lancashire, the Independent group on West Lancashire Borough Council as a “large step in the…

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    Tackle rash of To Let signs that blight Ormskirk

    A local Ormskirk activist is asking the Council Leader to take action on the rash of To Let signs in the town. Jane Thompson, from Our West Lancashire has asked the Council Leader to implement a voluntary code of practice with…

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    Resident action while councils squabble

    Resident Action sees Makeover of prominent Ormskirk Planter – Councils squabble over who is responsible A planter has been completely renovated and replanted after frustrated local residents from Our West Lancashire got fed up with inaction as West Lancashire Borough and…

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    Victory for People Power – Thank You

    It has now been confirmed publically by both main parties that Park Pool will NOT be considered for closure. This is a victory for you, the people of Ormskirk and those further afield, who spoke out clearly saying No by signing…

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    We’re Listening to West Lancashire

    As previously announced, local independents, Our West Lancashire held the first of their regular listening groups made up of a variety of West Lancashire residents , to discuss relevant and important local issues. The first of these Groups met on Tuesday…

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    Aluminium and more plastics can now be recycled

    Question from Resident to Council Leader at last Council Meeting brings news of Increased range of Materials that can be Recycle Aluminium foil and aluminium trays can now be included in residents’ blue bins or boxes, while a wider range of…

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    Renewed call on Ormskirk Town centre

    Call Renewed on Mobile Phone Parking Payment and Purchase of Retail Units as Council Cabinet consider Town Centre Strategy Council Independents, Our West Lancashire have renewed their call for car parkers in Ormskirk to be able to pay and top up…

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    Spruce up for Ruff Wood

    Ruff Wood enjoyed a spruce up last weekend as a team of volunteers organised by local ward councillor, Adrian Owens rolled up their sleeves (Saturday 22nd August 2015). A team of more than 15 volunteers directed by the council’s park ranger…

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    Throwing open the doors of the council

    Opening the doors of the council to residents – Ask the council a question at full council An Our West Lancashire councillor is asking residents if they have any questions that they want to put to the Council Leader at the…