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Promoted by Rob Bailey on behalf of WLCA both of 72C New Court Way, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YT

The Association represents Conservative Councillors, and Candidates for election as MP or Councillors, at Borough, County and National Elections in West Lancashire Constituency

30/10/2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION CHAOS

Our very own Leader of West Lancashire Borough Council Councillor David Whittington, spoke with Radio Lancashire about the uncertainty Local Government Reorganisation is causing.

He stated that, “the uncertainty caused by the government going back on the proposals agreed in July, is causing disruption to planning for the future structure of councils in Lancashire and we need clarity as soon as possible.”

Due to the original plans for unitary councils forced by the government, policies and budgets were set for 18 months and now need to try and compensate for at least another 12 months.

That aside, it is now unknown yet again if the new unitary will stick with West Lancs/South Ribble/Chorley merging or a new distribution or addition of councils. Government grants are unable to be renewed causing budget constraints.

Businesses are also suffering, planning for a change no one knows how it will now look. This too is affecting local investment and so the local economy.

Real leadership is needed from this government so that councillors can plan and lead effectively locally.

30/10/2026

Reform trying to spin council by-elections 🤔

Here are some more accurate figures 👇

Council by-election wins since 16 September:
🔵 Conservatives: 12
🔴 Labour: 10
🟠 Lib Dems: 4
🟦 Reform: 2

29/10/2026

John Healey failed his own test.

27/10/2026

23/10/2026

4 wins out of 4.

Congratulations to Councillors Bolton, Carter, Lavender and Miller. Further congratulations to their teams for helping them represent their constituents.

From Yorkshire to Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire to Worcestershire, Conservatives won ALL of last night’s council by-elections in England 💙

Three gains and a hold, beating Labour, the Greens and Reform:

🌳 Cllr Amanda Carter, Calverley & Farsley, Leeds. GAIN from Labour

🌳 Cllr Rosemary Bolton, Hertford Kingsmead, East Hertfordshire. GAIN from Green

🌳 Cllr Ben Lavender, Grantham St Wulfram’s, South Kesteven. GAIN from Independent

🌳 Cllr Tony Miller, Hartlebury, Wychavon. HOLD

21/10/2026

After months of dithering and delay, Conservative pressure has finally forced Labour to approve Jackdaw.

This should be the start, not the end. Labour must approve Rosebank, end the ban on new drilling licences, and scrap the Energy Profits Levy

19/10/2026

Congratulations to Eddie Pope receiving Honorary Alderman. Thank you for your long service to the residents of West Lancashire.

👏Congratulations to one of our long-standing former councillors Edward 'Eddie' Pope!

📜Mr Pope was officially presented with Honorary Alderman status at a Special Council Meeting on 14 October.

He has lived in West Lancashire most of his life having been raised on the family farm in Aughton, serving as a councillor for 20 years, from 2006 to 2026.

🗳️Mr Pope served Newburgh until 2023, then Burscough Bridge and Rufford up to the last local elections.

He said: "I have enjoyed my time as a councillor and hope I’ve done the role justice over the years."

💬Councillor David Whittington, Leader of the Council, said: "I would like to thank Eddie for his dedication and commitment to local politics for almost 30 years. It has been a pleasure to serve alongside him for a portion of that time."

You can read more here👉 https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/news/former-councillor-pope-presented-with-prestigious-honorary-alderman-status.aspx #

Address

72C New Court Way
Ormskirk
L392YT

Telephone

+441695572306

Website

http://www.westlancsconservatives.com/

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