Cllr Donna West
I grew up in Skelmersdale and I raised my family in the town. I still live in Skelmersdale on High Street in Old Skem. As your councillor I have worked with my Labour colleagues on a number of initiatives to improve the area, e.g tackling anti-social behaviour, opposing the Whitemoss extension. I am proud to […]
Cllr Gaynar Owen
Follow Gaynar at www.fb.com/CllrGaynarOwen Since being elected to represent Up Holland in 2012, I’ve been very proud to represent the ward. My family were born in Up Holland, and having lived here for over 20 years myself, I understand the issues that residents may have. Living in Up Holland, I regularly manage to get around […]
Cllr Melissa Parlour
Follow Melissa at www.fb.com/CllrMelissaParlour Melissa has lived in and around West Lancashire since her early teens, alternating between Ormskirk & Skelmersdale. Through her work as the Early Careers & Apprenticeship Advisor for a national retailer, Melissa became an Enterprise Advisor with The Career & Enterprise Company and supported Lathom High School’s careers fair in October […]
Cllr Judy Abbott
My name is Judy Abbott and I am standing to be your councillor in Burscough town in the local West Lancashire Borough Council elections on 2 May. I have 30 years’ experience of living and working in West Lancashire, raising my family here in this beautiful and great place to live. Despite this, Burscough residents […]
Cllr Sarah Lawton
Cllr John Fillis
I have represented Skelmersdale since 2013, covering everything from fixing potholes to championing Skelmersdale train station. Working with Cllr Terry Aldridge I run advice surgeries for residents at the Concourse every Saturday and deliver regular newsletters in Moorside. I believe Skelmersdale has massive economic potential and that the Tawd development, Concourse proposals and Skelmersdale train […]
Cllr Mark Anderson – Labour Group Leader
I was born and bred in Lancashire and now live with his wife and family in Scott Ward. I am passionate about Ormskirk and its history and want to help secure more improvements for the town, making it an even better place to live. I have spent over 35 years working as a teacher, including […]
Cllr Patricia Burnside
I’m a lifelong resident of West Lancashire. Having been brought up in Ormskirk, I moved to Burscough when my husband and I bought our first home. I’m a qualified lawyer, and have worked in the law for almost 10 years. I believe strongly that local people should have strong representation and that their voices should […]
Cllr Maureen Nixon
I’m a proud councillor and I’m committed to giving something back. I’ve lived in Skelmersdale for 38 years. I worked in Bright Beginnings Nursery supporting children and their families. I’ve supported people with lots of social issues, and I’m actively involved in fundraising and charity events. I’ve raised funds for school uniforms and other worthy […]
Cllr Anne Fennell
Follow Anne at www.fb.com/CllrAnneFennell My priority over the last 12 months has been to engage with residents, I have knocked on most doors, which has given me the opportunity to understand peoples views and answer questions. I’ve helped an number of residents with issues from housing repairs to a rat infestation in student accommodation. I […]