A Halt to All New Student Housing through the new Local Plan
Our West Lancashire would call a halt to all new student housing in Ormskirk and the wider area through the new Local Plan, preparation for which is now underway. Evidence provided to the Local Plan councillor working group shows there is more…
OWL’s Influence secures Important Improvements to Environmental Services; Town Centres and Housing Regeneration
“It felt as if the views of the majority of residents had a voice at this year’s budget” With the council having no majority party, Our West Lancashire were able to use their influence to secure important improvements to Environmental Services;…
Press Statement on Tawd Valley Developments
Following an Independent Review of Tawd Valley Developments Ltd (TVDL), West Lancashire Borough Council passed a motion this week which among other points, stopped all TVDL developments outside of the borough and all those within the Borough that are not already…
Start on Plans for a Third Revival Project in Skelmersdale warmly Welcomed
Plans to start a third revival project in Skelmersdale are set to be approved at the council’s budget meeting this week after all parties on the Council gave the plans approval at a working group meeting. Our West Lancashire have been…
OWL Success as Council Abandons Plan to Build on Highly-Valued Piece of Open Space in Ormskirk
The Labour-led Council have abandoned plans to sell public open space in Ormskirk for housebuilding to their own Development Company after sustained questioning by Our West Lancashire. The Council Independents have warmly welcomed the U-turn but said it showed how the…
OWL Secure Public Open Spaces Against Housebuilding but Concerns Remain
Work continues on plans to sell one single public open space for housebuilding Council-owned Tawd Valley Developments are not currently assessing any further public open spaces for housing development. That’s the assurance from council officers secured by Our West Lancashire. …
Mobile CCTV to be piloted in a trial of its effectiveness against Fly Tipping
Mobile CCTV is to be piloted in a trial of its effectiveness against fly tipping. The move has been hailed as a victory by Council Independents, Our West Lancashire who included the proposal in their alternative budget in February and have…
Your Support Needed as Community Christmas Tree returns for 5th year
The Community Christmas tree returns next week as a welcome sight in another year blighted by Covid. After the Borough Council stopped providing the tree, Our West Lancashire led the community effort to raise funds to reinstate it from 2017 onwards.…
A Lancashire 1st for Ormskirk as Councillors’ Campaign yields Result
Red Light/Speed on Green Cameras to be installed at County Road Junctions Enforcement cameras with the dual purpose of capturing both red light running and speeding are to be installed at the Fiveways and Hayfield Road junctions on Ormskirk’s County Road…
Burscough Business needs Answers and Help
Burscough’s OWL Councillor, George Clandon is demanding answers after being contacted by a local business being allowed to fall victim to a stand-off between West Lancashire Borough Council and Burscough Football Club. Independent Our West Lancashire Councillor, George Clandon was contacted…
Scores of Careers for Young People Kickstarted after Cross Party Action
More than 200 young people will benefit from new job opportunities this year as a result of cross-party action at the Borough Council. Last July, Our West Lancashire moved a motion at the Borough Council calling for more support and opportunities…
County Council must run a pilot scheme before permanently reducing Derby Street bridge to one lane says Borough Council
The County Council must run a pilot scheme to determine the impact on traffic congestion before permanently reducing Derby Street in Ormskirk to one lane says the Borough Council. Councillors overwhelming backed a motion from Our West Lancashire councillor, Jane Thompson…
OWL Councillor elected Mayor as Labour’s Control is trimmed back
Speaking after the Annual Council Meeting, local Independents, Our West Lancashire Group Chairman Adrian Owens said, “It was wonderful to see Councillor Gordon Johnson from our Group, elected as Mayor. As a football referee, he has plenty of useful experience to…
Election Result Message from voters is that all parties should work together
Speaking after local Independents, Our West Lancashire gained a further seat on the Borough Council to form a 7-strong group, OWL Group Chairman, Councillor Adrian Owens said, “Firstly, I want to thank everyone who voted in these elections and especially those…
‘Don’t Forget Existing Council Houses’ in Housing Budget Plans
Our West Lancashire’s alternative housing budget would see the start on plans for a third Revival project in Skelmersdale along with an additional £1 million in measures to better insulate and improve energy efficiency of the current council housing stock. Cllr…
County Council must ensure their Bridge plans don’t create traffic jams in Ormskirk
Commenting on Lancashire County Council’s plans to restrict Derby Street to one lane in Ormskirk Town Centre as part of plans to repair the Railway Bridge, Our West Lancashire Councillor, Gordon Johnson said: “Although I am aware of previous discussion around…
Fight Flytipping Blight with CCTV say Our West Lancashire
The Borough Council should be using mobile CCTV equipment at flytipping hotspots say Council Independents, Our West Lancashire. “Councils across the country use CCTV to deter flytippers and to gather evidence to prosecute offenders. West Lancashire residents deserve the same service”…
Don’t repeat the mistake made in September – Labour’s Decision to charge for short stay parking in Ormskirk Town Centre saw visitor numbers fall by nearly 30,000
Our West Lancashire have called on the Borough Council to keep short stay parking free of charge in Ormskirk Town Centre past Christmas and until a retail recovery is underway. The call from OWL, the Council Independents came as figures from…
Plant a Tree in Memory and for a Brighter Future
Our West Lancashire are calling on residents to consider planting a tree in memory of a loved one and as a sign of hope in the future. Cllr Jane Thompson said, “It’s tree planting season – National Tree Planting Week starts…
Community Christmas Tree to return this month
The return of the Community Christmas tree later this month will be a sign of cheer in a year where there has been precious little to cheer about. The arrival of the Christmas lights, tree and crib in Ormskirk is the…
