County Council Deaf to Congestion Fears on Railway Bridge
The County Council have brushed aside concerns raised by the Borough Council and will push ahead with works to Ormskirk’s Derby Street railway bridge which will reduce traffic permanently to one lane. In July, councillors at the Borough Council united to…
More than £4.5 million a year is going to Tawd Valley Developments and none to improvements
Rents from council tenants generate a surplus of more than £4.5 million every year.
OWL highlight Government plans that might mean SEVEN different waste bins for homes in West Lancashire.
Government proposals that could mean homes in West Lancashire having to store and use SEVEN different waste bins have been termed ‘completely impractical for many’ by Our West Lancashire.
TAWD VALLEY DEVELOPMENTS
Following two recent press releases from West Lancashire Borough Council/Tawd Valley Developments (the wholly owned WLBC subsidiary) here and here, Our West Lancashire are issuing the following statement: Councillor Adrian Owens said, “The Borough Council have recently been celebrating the community…
New plans for Ormskirk bus station are ‘an improvement on the last proposals’, but concerns remain.
Revised plans for the redevelopment of Ormskirk Bus Station are a big improvement on the previous plans say Our West Lancashire councillors from the town, but the lack of a waiting room and other concerns need ironing out in the new…
Public To Be Consulted On New Plans For Ormskirk Bus Station
Revised plans for the redevelopment of Ormskirk Bus Station will be put to a full public consultation early next year in a move warmly welcomed by Our West Lancashire councillors from the town. Cllr Jane Thompson from Scott ward said, “Last…
Labour’s Car Park Charging Decision could suffocate Ormskirk’s recovering shop trade
Labour’s Car Park Charging Decision could suffocate Ormskirk’s recovering shop trade Visitor numbers in Ormskirk town centre remain well down on pre-Covid levels and to re-introduce the full pre-Covid car parking charges next month risks suffocating the recent revival in trade…
OWL Secure Deep Clean Of Ormskirk Town Centre After Long Campaign
Ormskirk Town Centre is set for a much needed deep clean after a long campaign from Council Independents, Our West Lancashire who first raised the matter more than a year ago. The Council responded by purchasing the equipment for such a…
“Rude and Petulant†County Council Leader
“Rude and Petulant†County Council Leader starts to shift position on waste tips County Council Leader dispatches resident concerns to the bin, yet hours later starts to shift position on re-opening waste sites County Council Leader, Geoff Driver has been criticised…
Figures released by county council show West Lancashire has the worst-maintained roads in the county
Figures obtained by council Independents, Our West Lancashire show that in the 3 months to the end of January more highways defects were reported in West Lancashire than in any other Lancashire Borough. In total 860 highways defects were reported in…
OWL lead with motion to eliminate single use plastics from WLBC
Our West Lancashire recently proposed a motion that WLBC move to eliminate Single Use Plastics (SUPs) from its supply chain, and encourage local businesses to do the same. Following debate and minor amendments to our motion in the council chamber, the…
Labour cabinet should publicly justify their changes to Ormskirk Market
Council staff who put up the stalls were not asked their views Continuing questions over the finance figures are to be considered by council’s external auditors Council Independents this week accused the Labour council cabinet of not having thought out their…
Council Leader quizzed over waste bin Breakages
An Independent councillor is to quiz the Council Leader at this week’s council meeting after three of her blue recycling bins have been broken during the bin emptying process in the past 12 months. Cllr Jane Thompson said, “I am now…
Authorities need to provide a long-term solution to student parking problems say Our West Lancashire
The County and Borough Councils need to work with Edge Hill to provide a long-term solution to student parking problems say Our West Lancashire. The Council Independents have tabled a motion for debate at next week’s Borough Council meeting. The call…
Move to recycle more plastics welcomed by Independent councillors
From 1 October, West Lancashire residents will be able to easily recycle more plastic waste following changes made by Lancashire County Council. Along with plastic bottles, which are already collected, residents will be able to put clean plastic pots, tubs and…
Local Plan SCRAPPED!
Responding to news that work on the Local Plan review is to cease in its entirety and the process be restarted from scratch, Our West Lancashire warmly welcomed the news. Cllr Adrian Owens said, “This is the step we have been…
ONLY 1 in 5 stallholders support Council’s proposed changes at Ormskirk market
Questions also continue over alleged financial savings A survey of stallholders by council Independents, Our West Lancashire has revealed that only 1 in 5 market stallholders support the Labour council’s proposed changes at Ormskirk market. The survey also showed that several…
Poor Weed Control this Summer is a result of Councils’ Purchasing Delay
Delays between the County and Borough councils in agreeing this year’s weed spraying contract on the area’s roads and pavements have led to increased damage to highways say Our West Lancashire, the Independent group of councillors. After being contacted by concerned…
Fruitful result as Free Tree Scheme continues
Residents will be able to apply for trees again from the council after Our West Lancashire pressed the matter to a successful conclusion. WLBC’s ‘Free Tree Scheme‘ provides young trees to local residents and community groups. There is low tree coverage…
Question: Weed Control on West Lancashire’s Roads
Question to the Council Leader from Cllr Adrian Owens on behalf of the Our West Lancashire Group: Weed control on Highways Annual plants form an important part of our biodiversity in our local countryside including highway verges. However, when they grow…
