This page gives information about some consultation exercises in
the years up to 2009.
Air Quality in Ormskirk
We invited people's views on where an Air Quality
Management Area should be introduced to combat an air quality
issue around Moor Street and Stanley Street in Ormskirk.
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Parish Council Charter
The Council consulted with
representatives of the 20 Parish Councils in the Borough to conduct
a review of the “Parish Charter.” The changes arising from the
review will ensure the Charter remains fresh and able to contribute
to the work of both the Borough and Parish Councils in providing
the best possible services for their residents.
Joint Employment Land and Premises Study
Consultants BE Group were appointed in the summer of 2008 to
prepare an Employment Land and Premises Study. This work was
commissioned jointly along with Sefton, Knowsley and Halton
Councils. The aims of the study were to identify the requirements
for employment land up to 2027 and to review the existing land
allocations in the Borough to assess whether they should be
retained for employment purposes. The final report is now available.
Sustainable Communities Act
Thank you to everyone who sent in ideas for the Sustainable
Communities Act. The Act aims to improve the well-being of
local communities through suggestions put forward by local
people. It's based on the principle that you know what needs
to be done in your area but that sometimes central government
needs to act to enable change to happen.
Place Survey 2008
This was a major survey to gather local
residents’ views about West Lancashire and the services provided by
West Lancs Borough Council and Lancashire County Council.
Questionnaires were issued to around 3,000 households all over the
borough. The results help the Council and its partners make
improvements.
Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
Consultants PMP were appointed in the
summer of 2008 to prepare an Open Space, Recreation and Sport
Assessment for West Lancashire. The aim was to look at the
quantity, quality and accessibility of open space provision across
the borough and identify any deficiencies/gaps which could be
plugged through the planning process. Questionnaires were issued to
a random selection of 5,500 households in West Lancashire to gather
information about people's perceptions of open
space. Consultation was also carried out with schools and
other key stakeholders. The report is now available.
Housing Study
West Lancashire residents were invited to give their views on
housing issues in a special survey in June and July 2009. The
survey was completely confidential and was being carried out
on the Council’s behalf by Fordham Research, an experienced and
independent consultant specialising in housing
issues.
Beacon Country Park - new play area
During August 2008, people were asked to vote
on this website for their favourite design for a new play area for
Beacon Country Park, Up Holland. We also held a exhibitions and
consulted young people themselves. The favourite design has
now been installed.
Local Development Framework (LDF)
The Council held "Spatial Forum"
consultation events in July 2008 to involve the local
community in the preparation of the Local Development
Framework (LDF). A feedback report interpreting the information
from these events has been published and is now available to
view.
Ormskirk Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal
A public exhibition was held on 4 December 2008 and local
residents and involved organisations were consulted on proposals to
preserve and enhance the character of this conservation area. The
information you gave us was used to produce a draft final document
which was available for comment. Consultation closed on 20 February
2009 and the comments received were used in the preparation of
the final report which went to Cabinet on 24 March 2009.
People's Panel
Regular surveys of the People's Panel were held for a number of
years. Visit the People's Panel pages to check on the results of
surveys from 2005 to 2009.
Coronation Park, Ormskirk
We've been encouraging local residents and people who
use Coronation Park to give us their views in the annual
survey.
Best Value General Residents' Survey 2006
In 2006 all local authorities were required to carry out a
survey of local residents about the quality of local services. This
report sets out the results of the survey in West Lancashire.
Briars Brook conservation area, character appraisal - Oct
2007
West Lancashire Design Guide
The Council consulted widely with public
bodies, local amenity groups, Parish Councils, and architects and
agents on the draft document throughout Nov/Dec 2007.
Ashfield Terrace conservation area, character appraisal – July
2008
New play area at West End playing fields, Ormskirk
Local residents were consulted about plans for the new play
area. There was a postal survey and a public viewing to help choose
the design for the new play area. Installation took place prior to
the summer holidays in 2008.
The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)
In January 2009 the Council informally consulted on the content
and design of its Annual Monitoring Report.
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