Community Engagement
On our community engagement page we share details of local events advertised by WLBC and information from Lancashire Constabulary and Neighbourhood Watch .
Bus Service Changes for September 2024
Service 300 Liverpool – Maghull – Haskayne – Halsall – Southport From 1 September 2024, Arriva will revise the timetable, adjusting times to improve overall service reliability.
Service 310 Liverpool – Maghull – Ormskirk – Skelmersdale From 1 September 2024, Arriva will revise the timetable, adjusting times to improve overall service reliability. In partnership with Merseytravel and Lancashire County Council, utilising funding from HM Government through the Bus Service Improvement Plan, provide support to maintain a half hourly service through the route in Lancashire, better coordinating times in conjunction with Services 375/385 between Ormskirk and Skelmersdale to provide a more even timetable over this section.
Service 375/385 Southport – Ormskirk – Skelmersdale – Wigan From 1 September 2024, Arriva will revise the timetable, adjusting times to improve overall service reliability and coordinating times in conjunction with Service 310 between Ormskirk and Skelmersdale to provide a more even timetable over this section.
Service 319 Skelmersdale – Headbolt Lane Station – Kirkby (Trainlink) From 1 September 2024, Lancashire County Council will revise the service stopping places to improve overall service reliability. Between the M58 Motorway and Kirkby Bus Station the service will operate on a limited stop basis, only serving Headbolt Lane Station.
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About The Town (ATT) 'Creative Futures'
FREE weekly creative sessions held at ATT's community hub in the Concourse Shopping Centre, About the Town Central, Unit 44, WN8 6HB and will begin on 29th July 2024.
Session details for the younger age group:
From 9.30am-12.30pm for five weeks, the program for the younger age group focuses on mindfulness and art as therapeutic tools, encouraging children to express their emotions and develop communication skills through creative activities. Additionally, they will introduce local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to the children, fostering positive relationships and building trust with law enforcement in a friendly and informal setting.
- Target Group: Year 5 and 6 primary school students, and Year 7 high school students
- Activities: Mindfulness, Art Activities, Lunch, and Recreational Activities (pool, table tennis)
Please note there is just 12 places available for the younger group session.
Session details for older age group:
From 3pm-6pm for five weeks.
- Target Group: High school students in years 8, 9, 10 and 11.
- Activities: Advanced art forms such as anime, cartoon design, and comic book creation. Pizza and recreational time playing pool/table tennis included.
Expected Outcomes for Older Children:
- Artistic Self-Expression: Participants will develop their artistic skills in age-appropriate ways, such as anime, cartoon design, and comic book creation. This creative outlet can be a powerful tool for self-expression, helping them to articulate their thoughts and feelings constructively.
- Creating a Safe Space: Providing a safe, welcoming environment where teens can relax, enjoy a meal, and engage in recreational activities like pool and table tennis will help keep them off the streets. This safe space is essential for their well-being and can reduce their risk of engaging in anti-social behaviour.
Please note there are just 8 places available for the older group session.
If anyone is interested in registering a child, please email: [email protected]
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How to protect yourself from scam emails and texts
Received an email or text that seems suspicious? Report it. Your reports enable Action Fraud to remove the emails and websites criminals use to commit fraud and cyber crime.
1: Forward suspicious emails to [email protected] . Send emails to this address that feel suspicious, even if you're not certain they're a scam - they can check.
2: Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 (it’s free of charge). Your provider can find out where the text came from and block or ban the sender.
3 - If you’ve lost money or provided personal information as a result of a phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
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