Action stations to get communities talking

WEST Lancashire residents in six locations across the borough are being encouraged to get involved in community action days right on their doorstep.

The Community Action Days in Tanhouse, Birch Green, the Scott Estate in Ormskirk, Little Digmoor, Moorside and Digmoor are being organised by West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership working with the borough council, police, fire service and other agencies.

Staff from those organisations will be on the estates offering advice and support on community safety on the dates below.

Skips are available for members of the public to dispose of waste they are unable to take to local recycling centres.

These will also be available from 9am, until they are full, in:

Thursday, August 9, August Moorside, Birleywood, near to Digmoor Parade

Tuesday, August 14, Tanhouse, Elmstead, second turning on the right near garages

Wednesday, August 15, Scott Estate, outside of shop on Scott Drive

Thursday, August 16, Birch Green, Fairlie, second turning on the left, first car park

The community action days aim to improve working relationships, increase community confidence and reduce the fear of crime.

Councillor Kevin Wright, portfolio holder for community safety, said: “I hope residents will take part in the community action days and take the opportunity to use the skips and talk to staff from the council, police and other agencies about any concerns they have about crime and community safety.”