Kate Mitchell selected to fight Knowsley ward by-election
Fed up of the same old “perfect on paper” council candidates? – Then please vote for me says enthusiastic local Independent campaigner and resident Kate Mitchell. Ormskirk resident Kate Mitchell has been selected by council Independents, ‘Our West Lancashire’ to stand…
Current state of roundabout gives the impression of a miserable and neglected market town
“The council should be ashamed of the appearance of the roundabout by Ormskirk Fire Station” says local campaigner, Kate Mitchell, “because the residents certainly are.” She is now calling on the council to spend some of the money received from advertising…
Finally Cllr Moon resigns
Responding to news that Hesketh bank Councillor, Conservative Paul Moon has today resigned his seat on West Lancashire Borough Council., Council Independents, Our West Lancashire warmly welcomed the move. OWL councillor, Adrian Owens, said “Ever since it emerged that Paul Moon…
Council must act justly over blue box users
The Borough council must respond justly to residents who use the blue box to recycle plastics, glass and cans rather than charge them for a change of the council’s making, say council Independents, Our West Lancashire. OWL councillor, Adrian Owens, said…
Come and join us say Independents after further election success
West Lancashire voters are looking for an alternative to the stale, old Labour/ Conservative battles say Our West Lancashire after their candidates increased their vote in all three wards where they stood, including Ian Davis winning Derby ward with an increased…
OWLs unveil a £1 million fund to buy back former student houses
Council Independents would create a £1 million fund to buy back student houses from struggling landlords in the town and convert them back to family council homes as part of what they call a “radically different approach” to student housing in…
Facilitators or Barrier Builders?
If maximising the use of Ormskirk’s historic town centre is of interest to you, please read on. You may recall our semi-viral Facebook post in January asking about town centre events. We complained that our proposal for council funding for additional…
Dismay over proposed changes to car park charges
Proposals that will abolish free parking on council car parks and see sharp rises in the cost of short stay parking fail to recognise the changes in recent years says Our West Lancashire’s Finance Spokesman, Cllr Ian Davis. On Wednesday, the…
Spring Clean of Ormskirk Town Centre – 3rd March – Can you help?
Our West Lancashire are calling on local people to join them in Ormskirk Town Centre on Saturday 3rd March as part of the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ organised by Keep Britain Tidy Cllr Ian Davis said, “Many of the alleyways in…
Town Centre paving ‘an obstacle course in places’
Ormskirk’s pedestrianised areas are ‘an obstacle course in places’ due to the backlog of repairs required to cobble sets and paving slabs in the main shopping streets say Our West Lancashire. Jane Thompson, the Group’s Scott Ward Spokesperson said they had…
Let community run Skelmersdale 3G Football Pitch
The 3G football pitch next to the former Glenburn school should be handed over to a local community group to run in their present location says Our West Lancashire, the Borough Council’s Independents. The call comes after news last week that…
End Delay and make Promised new Car Parking Offer
Hard-pressed retailers need to see an end to the five-month delay in bringing forward a more attractive car parking offer for Ormskirk says a long-serving councillor in the town. Cllr Adrian Owens said, “Labour made a promise at last July’s council…
New seating welcomed in Ormskirk Town Centre
Older and less mobile shoppers will benefit from the new seating installed at Wheatsheaf Walk in Ormskirk Town Centre after the council responded to a request on behalf of local residents from Our West Lancashire. Cllr Ian Davis said, “I’ve been…
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Cut ‘jobs for the boys’ at County Hall
Three-Quarters of Conservative County Councillors get additional ‘Special Responsibility Allowances’ Our West Lancashire have called on the county council to reduce drastically the number of councillors receiving special responsibility allowances after it was revealed that three-quarters of all Conservative county councillors…
Community Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Ormskirk Parish Church, 5.30pm, Friday 24th November 2017 The appeal to raise the funds to reinstate the Christmas Tree by the Parish Church in Ormskirk has been successful and the Community Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene light switch on arrangements have…
Labour Council Group ‘out of touch’
Our West Lancashire councillor Adrian Owens has branded the local Labour council group ‘out of touch’ after they failed to support a council motion to ask the Government to give councils the power to levy business rates on student landlords. Cllr…
Let’s bring back the Christmas Tree by Ormskirk’s Parish Church
Community Fundraising Effort Launched to Reinstate Much-loved Christmas Tree by Ormskirk Parish Church A group from the Ormskirk community led by Our West Lancashire has come together to launch a fundraising appeal to raise funds to reinstate the large Christmas tree…
Looming £1.3m Budget Gap set for Council Debate
A debate has been called at the Borough Council this week because of the looming funding gap of £1.3 million faced by local councils, police and fire services from the large percentage of student housing in West Lancashire. Councillors are being…
Possible Site for Park and Ride Identified
Local Councillor renews call for Park and Ride to Ease Ormskirk’s Congestion and Parking Problems An Ormskirk councillor has renewed the call for a Park and Ride facility to ease the town’s congestion and parking problems after identifying a possible location…
