Report Issues to WLBC or LCC
The quickest way to report issues to either West Lancashire Borough Council or to Lancashire County Council is by using their “Self Service” or “Report …
Asia International Food, The Concourse
Asia International Food offer a large selection of Asian & European food & beers. Please check them out in The Concourse, located on the ground …
Litter Pickers, Please Keep Safe
It’s absolutely amazing that we have so many volunteer litter pickers in Skelmersdale. It’s brilliant to see that lots of local residents want to take …
Stone Bridge Clean Up Today
We had an absolutely fantastic pick today over at the stone bridge at the back of Findon Way, Birch Green. Thank you so much for …
A GREAT morning out litter picking today – Westheads Clough
.Thank you so much to Dave Beeston, Andrew Traynor, Sue Gregson, Victoria Sticks McHugh, and my son Lewis (13) for coming out and helping with …
Abbey Lakes – Upholland / Orrell
A few pics of Abbey Lakes on the Upholland / Orrell border behind The Raj Gate. My kids love going here and during fry periods …
What 3 Words App Is Brilliant
I know this has been shared before but I find it so impressive that I think everyone with a mobile device should use it https://what3words.com …
Gracious Grub is AMAZING!
So many people have been talking about Gracious Grub and I was so uninterested in the idea of eating Vegan food. I’ve tasted different vegan stuff in …
A VERY Generous Donation From Ashurst Resident Sara McGonigal
Thank you SO MUCH Sara McGonigal for providing all these Easter Eggs for the Skem First 2021 Online Easter Event. Your generosity is AMAZING! These are going to …
2 Lamps Out On Westheads Clough Reported
Two lamps out on my walk around Westheads Clough tonight. Reported to LCC
50 New Council Houses To Be Built On The Old Fairlie Sports Field
An application has gone in, from Tawd Valley Developments, for the building of 50 council houses on the old Fairlie playing fields. Included in the …
Parklands Footpath FINALLY Swept!
The system works well when used correctly. This path behind Parklands hadn’t been swept in a LONG time. I took pictures and reported it to …
Update regarding Ashmead Road Subway (Melbreck)
I’ve had a letter back from Rosie Cooper after my recent email. She contacted LCC and WLBC for comment. LCC says that the drainage ditch …
2 Bags of Litter Collected from Long Hey Park
2 bags of litter collected from Long Hey park this evening. Thank you to the group members of All About Ashurst for letting me know …
Global Scouse Day today. Here’s my attempt..
I’ve never tried making scouse before but I’ve eaten it a LOT. My attempt wasn’t good. Purists would say to NOT put beer in it …
Delph Clough, Skelmersdale
This is the Clough that’s located behind Hillside Health Centre. How lucky are we to have such amazing green space in Skelmersdale. My kids love …
Lights Behind Parkland Fixed
I reported 3 lights out in the past couple of weeks and I’m pleased to say they’ve been sorted. 1 in the Artz centre Subway …
Petition to our local supermarkets – Stop letting people take your trollies and dumping them in our town!
I’ve started a petition asking our local supermarkets to do more to stop people dumping their trollies all over our town. Here’s the text of …
Skelmersdale Heritage Society secure WLBC Community Funding Grant
Skelmersdale Heritage Society are a worthy recipient of the WLBC Community Chest grant of £500.They will use the money to purchase printing and scanning equipment …
Love Skem Awards 2020/2021
We have so many incredible residents in Skelmersdale that have been doing such wonderful things for the town over the past 12 months. I contacted …
Report Unlicensed Waste Removal Companies!
If you are contacted by someone offering to remove your rubbish, be sure to ask for their waste carriers license and a waste transfer note. …
New Multiuse Bins At Glenburn Sports Field
New multi use litter bin installed by Glenburn sports field at the site of the 3 rubble sacks. Please remember that the black multi use …
Stannanought Road litter is a DISGRACE!
Open question to our councillors here (I’m not complaining at WLBC, I know it’s Highways / Health & Safety that are making this difficult). Stannanought …
Mini litter pick by the railings on Elmers Green Lane this morning
There was a load of dumped rubbish that I’ve bagged up. There’s plenty more still there but the banks are very slippy so I left …
Who to report issues to
This is NOT an exhaustive list but rather one that most people’s concerns are about and who you should contact. West Lancs Borough CouncilAbandoned CarsNoise NuisanceLitterFly-tippingOverflowing binsDog …
Work happening on The New Town Centre.
It has often felt like this project would NEVER start. Delay after delay had a lot of people questioning if it would get started. I’m …
Issues with gritting, contact your County Councillor
Lancashire County Council (LCC) is responsible for gritting the roads of Lancashire, including Skelmersdale. They have a “priority route” which pretty much is the MAIN roads in Skem. …
Skem First Youth Superstar Awards 2020
We believe it’s REALLY important that we recognise the youth in our town that do incredible things. We came up with a list of 7 …
The Courtyard Cafe, Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane Shopping Centre, Skelmerdale Telephone Ordering: 07487521539
Ashurst Gardener Giving Back To The Community
I was contacted by an Ashurst resident who suffers from Asthma, is shielding and the only joy she has is sitting in her front garden. …
The Concourse Is Growing & I’m Happy About That!
In the space of a couple of weeks we are seeing: A new bakery in the market A new discount furniture store in the old …
We’re Here To Help
As lock down restrictions are being lifted and things seem like they might be getting back to normal… There’s still PLENTY of Skelmersdale residents that …
Firswood Fisheries
I took a drive over to Firswood Fisheries today. It has 50 Google reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 Google rating so I thought …
Think SCRAP When It Comes To Waste Removal
Be vigilant when it comes to your waste. You don’t want to be fined because a dodgy company dumped your rubbish. Think SCRAP!
TripAdvisor For Skelmersdale Is Dire
If you were an outsider, looking at Skelmersdale, and headed to TripAdvisor, I think you’d be pretty disappointed with what is considered “on offer” in …
Bluebells in Elmers Clough
This is a lovely picture of the bluebells on Elmers Clough. Be sure to visit in April – May to see our Cloughs covered in …
Ashley Road Fly-Tipping Sorted.
I’m pleased to report that all the fly-tipping I reported yesterday has been picked up from Ashley Road. When the system works, it’s amazing! Well …
Community Skips Collected Over 240 Tonnes Of Rubbish
I’m so glad that WLBC took this on. The county have let us down with the roads, the underpasses and now the recycling centres. If …
Cobb’s Brow Join The Lock Down Fun.
Brilliant video from Cobbs Brow Primary in Ashurst.. We are so lucky to have such brilliant primary schools in Skem!
Mike’s Chippy, Woodrow
Open Monday – Saturday 11:30am – 9pm 3 Woodrow, Skelmersdale WN8 8AH 01695 724733 Serving a great selection of traditional fish & chips and Chinese …
Beware of JC Group Services Ltd
I’ve removed a Waste Removal company from the Skem First group today, JC Group Services Ltd after discovering they were fined for Fly-tipping in October. …
Betty’s Cafe, Liverpool Road
Betty’s Cafe (formerly Elsie’s) – Liverpool Road is open for collection and deliveries. https://www.facebook.com/Bettysandwichshop/ 01695 555 850
WLBC Have Stepped Up Their Game During Lock Down & I’m Impressed!
Ashurst was looking very well earlier today. Grass cut, verges clear of litter. If only it always looked like this Well done WLBC, credit where …
Easter Fun At Home With Skem First
3 months ago I started a Facebook group called Skem First and as I write this post the group has over 1500 members. My plan …
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
There’s going to be a few different things happening within the Skem First group today, until all prizes are given away. Thank you so much …
Richie’s Rasta Shack, Ormskirk Road
The Hare & Hounds, Ormskirk Rd, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, UK (Car Park)07548 319 752samanthadumbell@gmail.comEvery other Friday & Every Saturday – 16:00-20:00 For an authentic taste of …
Woodlands Primary School Raising Everyone’s Spirits During Lockdown
Woodlands Primary School asked their teachers, parents and pupils to send them videos of them waving or doing something silly during the Cornavirus Lockdown. It’s …