Decisions on Whitemoss and Glenburn cynical
This week has seen two blows to Skelmersdale from both the main political parties. First, the Labour county council announced the closure of Glenburn High School without any strategy to improve secondary schooling in the town. This was followed by the…
OWLs will continue to work for local residents
Our West Lancashire will continue to put the interests of residents first and foremost. This assurance came from Cllr Adrian Owens, Leader of the new Our West Lancashire group on West Lancashire Borough Council. He remains Our West Lancashire’s voice in…
Eve of Poll Message
Tomorrow is polling day. If you want a councillor who does what they are told – then vote Conservative or Labour If you want a “not invented here” culture – then vote Conservative or Labour If you want basic council services…
Greater Voice for Residents
Cllr Adrian Owens, Leader of the Our West Lancashire Group on West Lancashire Borough Council proposed a Motion at Wednesday’s Council meeting that the public of West Lancashire should have a greater opportunity to influence democracy by having the ability to…
The OWLS are coming
Our West Lancashire, the new Group on West Lancashire Borough Council, have unveiled their candidates, standing for the Group in the May local elections. Gordon Johnson – Bickerstaffe Ward Ian Davis – Derby Ward Peter Banks – Knowsley Ward Jane Thompson…
Independent Our West Lancashire Group moves to protect Leisure Facilities
On the news that West Lancashire Borough Council have appointed Consultants to produce a Leisure Strategy (based on a Facilities Planning Model Study which tests the impact of closing facilities), reporting in June after the local Elections, Cllr Adrian Owens, Leader…
Pressing need to boost opportunities for young people at Council
The importance of supporting young people who have recently completed their education/study by giving them the right employment experience and opportunities within their Borough has long been accepted as essential. Cllr Adrian Owens, Leader of the Our West Lancashire group on…
Our West Lancashire support Skelmersdale residents in fight against tip expansion
Say NO to the Whitemoss hazardous waste site extension Our West Lancashire are urging supporters to contact Eric Pickles urging him to halt the extension of Whitemoss Hazardous Waste Site. Planning Inspectors have sent a report to Eric Pickles but not…
Taking West Lancashire Car Parks into the 21st Century
Much has been written recently about the Government’s intention to allow users of car parks throughout the UK to have a 10 minute grace period before they are officially booked for over staying. Cllr Adrian Owens, Leader of the Our West…
Ormskirk footpath given a spring clean by OWL
A popular footpath used as a daily route for parents and toddlers, school children, and people walking to and from the station – as well as dog walkers and others has been litter picked by a team of volunteers from Our…
Warm Welcome for Council Commitment on Grove Farm
All new homes on the housing estate planned by Taylor Wimpey for High Lane in Ormskirk will be protected from conversion to student HMOs after a local ward resident and Our West Lancashire member wrote to the Borough council. The news…
Budget Meeting turned chaotic thanks to “David and Goliath”
The Budget setting full council meeting at West Lancashire Borough Council rapidly became chaotic when Councillor Adrian Owens, Leader of the new Our West Lancashire party, who held the voting balance, refused to vote with either of the evenly held Conservative…
Restrict Student Houses on new Grove Farm Development
Student houses must be restricted on the planned new Grove Farm development says a local resident and Our West Lancashire member, who has written to the Borough Planner on the matter. Jane Thompson, who lives in the ward where Taylor Wimpey…
Council should look at purchasing shop units say Ormskirk members of Our West Lancashire
Council not imaginative enough in strategy to revitalise Ormskirk says new party, Our West Lancashire. Ormskirk activists for the new local political party, Our West Lancashire have called on the council to explore purchasing shop units in the town to increase…
“Obscene” to propose increase in councillor allowance budget when Chapel Gallery could close
Independent Councillor Adrian Owens has said it is obscene to be looking to raise the total budget for councillor allowances at the budget meeting this week when the very same council papers make clear that Chapel Gallery could be closed in…
Ormskirk town bus saved for now
Ormskirk town shuttle bus safe for now Jane Thompson, a prospective candidate for new Independent group, Our West Lancashire has welcomed the news that Scott ward’s bus service to Ormskirk town centre is safe for now. Ms Thompson organised a petition…
New Group of Independents launches to contest local elections in May
Today, a new party of Independents is launched with the intention of fighting the local Borough Council elections on 7 May. The new group, Our West Lancashire, has formed with the resignation of Cllr Adrian Owens, former council Deputy Leader and parliamentary…
