Lancashire County Council Winter Gritting Service
28th of November, 2025What is the winter service? Lancashire County Council has a legal duty to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that people can use the highways safely without being endangered by ice and snow. This means we do everything we can to keep traffic m...
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Free - Brand new Environmental Education Facility
25th of November, 2025We are excited to share some great news. Eco Town, our brand new environmental education facility, has now opened at the Environmental Education Centre, Farington Waste Recovery Park, Leyland. Eco Town is a free, hands on learning experie...
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Parish Council Public Survey - November 2025
18th of November, 2025The November 2025 public survey for the Rufford and Holmeswood Parish is now open. Please take a few minutes to fill in the survey to help improve your local area. Find the link below: Rufford & Holmeswood Parish Council Public Survey No...
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Mobile Police Station in Rufford on Saturday 20th September
18th of September, 2025The Mobile Police Station will be in Rufford on Saturday 20th September at the Rufford Village Hall Car Park. The parish council has been working with local officers to get this event in place. The event gives the opportunity to:...
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LCC refuses to answer the MP around speeding issues in the parish
3rd of September, 2025The MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley, has received a response to the petition which was calling on Lancashire County Council to install speed cameras on Holmeswood Road. The response comes from the newly elected Reform UK Cabinet Member for High...
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Co-locate both Children's and Adult's Accident and Emergency to Ormskirk
14th of August, 2025Make Your Voice Heard: A&E Services Consultation The Shaping Care Together Joint Committee is considering future urgent and emergency care provision across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. The Committee’s preferred option would see...
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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
1st of August, 2025The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Management of Hedgerows Regulations 2024 prohibit the cutting or trimming of hedges between 1st March and 31st August to safeguard nesting birds.
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Apply Now for Parish Council Vacancy
25th of June, 2025The parish council has a vacancy available for the role of a councillor for Rufford Ward following the resignation of a councillor. The position initially was advertised by the parish council and borough council for the chance of a by-el...
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