Consumer Alerts - October 2023
6th of October, 2023Roofers pretending to be from the Council A Preston resident contacted an online roofing business asking for a quote for a small repair. The Trader turned up, would not give a quote, wanting the householder to agree there and then to a larger job....
Read Full ArticleCommunity Catch-Up - 7th October 2023
2nd of October, 2023Come and meet you your local Parish Councillors and representatives from Wyre Council, Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue, Wyre Rivers Trust and Cosy Homes in Lancashire. Saturday 7th October 2023 10am to 12noon at Castle Lane Comm...
Read Full ArticleWalking and Cycling Survey
19th of September, 2023Everyone is invited to take part in a survey to help shape future plans for cycling and walking in Lancashire. Lancashire County Council, in partnership with Blackpool Council, want to join up the gaps in our existing network of footpaths and cycl...
Read Full ArticleGarstang Christmas Lights Switch On
19th of September, 2023Please pop Monday 27th November 2023 in your diary for the Christmas Lights Switch on, which are of course the new lights following the recent consultation. The switch on will take place at 6pm at the Market Cross, outside the Royal Oak...
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12th of September, 2023Cold callers offering tree cutting services Skelmersdale householder was approached by two men claiming some trees in their garden were rotten and dangerous. They offered to cut them down for just under a £1000 in cash. Concerned...
Read Full ArticleWyre Council driving the move away from fossil fuel-based transport
10th of September, 2023Wyre Council is on a journey to reduce council emissions by at least 78% by 2035 in line with UK Government targets, and has moved a step closer thanks to a decision to switch to sustainable biofuel and the expansion of its Electric Vehicle (EV) char...
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