Forton Bus Stop - message from County Councillor Salter

1st of February, 2024

Dear all, Today I have heard from LCC Highways that they have agreed with the ‘S278 contractor and their traffic management company’ a short term solution as follows: ‘When the buses are approaching the works and stop to pick ...

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SUCCESS: Forton bus stops reinstated!

1st of February, 2024

Two weeks ago I wrote to Lancashire County Council with an urgent enquiry as the bus stops in Forton had been closed without notice, with residents being forced to walk down slim pathways and grass verges, crossing the busy 50mph A6 to get ...

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Mobile Library Dates - Next visits

12th of October, 2023

The Mobile Library will be visiting School Lane between 3.15pm – 3.45pm, on the following dates: Thursday 4th April Thursday 25th April Thursday 16th May Thursday 6th June Books may be borrowed, returned and renewed @ any Lancash...

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Free Maths Lessons for Adults

28th of September, 2023

Weekly, starting Tuesday 26th September at 7.30pm at Forton Village Hall. Fully qualified teacher offering FREE weekly classes covering GCSE syllabus. Facebook: facebook.com/HappyCollieTutoring Email: prjslat@gmail.com Learn how to help y...

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Walking & Cycling Survey

17th of September, 2023

Everyone 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...

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Trees on Hollins Lane - update from Cllr Dodgson

12th of June, 2023

At the last parish council meeting (5th June 2023) it was reported that damage had been done to a sycamore tree on the embankment/curtilage opposite Shireshead Gardens.  I investigated this and took photographs after which I reported this to Wyr...

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