LCC refuses to answer the MP around speeding issues in the parish

3rd of September, 2025

The 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, 2025

Make 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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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Vacancy on Rufford Parish Council

3rd of June, 2025

There is vacancy on the above Parish Council in the Rufford Ward caused by   Vacation of office by Gillian Taylor   A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays. Christmas ...

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New Bus Shelters Installed Across Rufford and Holmeswood

29th of May, 2025

Over the last couple of days you may have seen bus shelters being installed across Rufford & Holmeswood. The site of these are: Junction of Holmeswood Road and Chapel Lane, Holmeswood Cousins Lane, Rufford Hesketh Arms, Rufford ...

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