Lab held for 6 consecutive elections.
Ashley Dalton
Labour PartyAshley Dalton is the Labour MP for West Lancashire, and has been an MP continually since 9 February 2023.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
A closure motion was voted on to end debate and force an immediate vote on the matter under discussion. Closure motions are a procedural tool used to curtail further debate; passing one (288 Ayes vs 239 Noes) meant the House moved directly to a division on the substantive question.
Vote on whether to allow employers who opt out of providing assisted dying to also prohibit their employees from participating in assisted dying while working for them. This amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults Bill would let, for example, a religious hospice or care home prevent its staff from facilitating assisted dying even if the individual healthcare worker personally wished to do so.
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A safe Lab seat, won with 50% of the vote in 2024. Covers Skelmersdale, Ormskirk and Burscough. Population 100,451.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£36,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,845
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
64
47 primary, 5 secondary, 12 other
Total Income Tax▼
£283m
from 50,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,650
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,710
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
43.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
63.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 3 towns, 5 villages, rural areas — 100,444 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
13 councillors across 13 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Holborn | Labour Party | Kerry Anne Lloyd | May 2024 |
| Burscough Bridge Rufford | Our West Lancashire | Paul David Hesketh | May 2024 |
| Burscough Town | Labour Party | Judy Abbott | May 2024 |
| Old Skelmersdale | Labour Party | Donna West | May 2024 |
| Ormskirk East | Our West Lancashire | Janet Ingman | May 2024 |
| Ormskirk West | Labour Party | Anne Fennell | May 2024 |
| Rural North East | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Whittington | May 2024 |
| Rural South | Our West Lancashire | Adrian Edward Owens | May 2024 |
| Rural West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Marilyn May Westley | May 2024 |
| Skelmersdale North | Labour Party | Melissa Parlour | May 2024 |
| Skelmersdale South | Labour Party | Julian Finch | May 2024 |
| Tanhouse Skelmersdale Town Centre | Labour Party | Maureen Nixon | May 2024 |
| Up Holland | Labour Party | Gaynar Owen | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 22,305 | 50.5% | |
| Con | 8,680 | 19.6% | |
| Ref | 7,909 | 17.9% | |
| Green | 3,263 | 7.4% | |
| LD | 2,043 | 4.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 14,068 | 62.3% | |
| Con | 5,742 | 25.4% | |
| Ref | 997 | 4.4% | |
| LD | 918 | 4.1% | |
| Green | 646 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 210 | 0.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 27,458 | 52.1% |
| Con | 19,122 | 36.3% | |
| LD | 2,560 | 4.9% | |
| Ind | 2,275 | 4.3% | |
| Green | 1,248 | 2.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 32,030 | 58.9% |
| Con | 20,341 | 37.4% | |
| LD | 1,069 | 2.0% | |
| Green | 680 | 1.3% | |
| Ind | 269 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 24,474 | 49.3% |
| Con | 16,114 | 32.4% | |
| Ind | 6,058 | 12.2% | |
| Green | 1,582 | 3.2% | |
| LD | 1,298 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 150 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 21,883 | 45.1% |
| Con | 17,540 | 36.2% | |
| LD | 6,573 | 13.6% | |
| Ind | 1,775 | 3.7% | |
| Green | 485 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 217 | 0.5% |
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Merseyside Police have announced comprehensive security measures for the 2026 Grand National at Aintree, which will attract over 150,000 visitors. The force is implementing bag searches, badge checks, vehicle restrictions, enhanced CCTV monitoring, and a visible police presence to ensure public safety during the three-day event in April.
A Lancashire Police officer faces a misconduct hearing after being allegedly found over the legal limit while supervising a provisional licence holder in August 2023. The hearing is scheduled for April 27-May 1 at Ormskirk Police Station in West Lancashire.
Liverpool City Council has announced road closures, parking restrictions, and enhanced transport services for the Grand National Festival at Aintree, coordinating with police and transport partners to manage exceptionally high traffic expected due to concurrent events including an Liverpool FC match and concert.
The Royal Oak pub in Aughton, Ormskirk is undergoing a £677,000 refurbishment starting April 13, with plans to reopen mid-June as an enlarged family and dog-friendly venue. The investment is expected to create 20 new jobs and enhance the local community gathering space.
Merseyrail has announced temporary service changes for April 9-11 to accommodate the Grand National Festival at Aintree, including increased frequency between Liverpool city centre and Aintree stations, but reduced services on some branch lines. The article provides guidance for racegoers planning their travel.
Lancashire Police attended a welfare concern incident in Ormskirk where a man in distress was reported near a roundabout on Aughton Street. The man was taken to a place of safety following the response.
Police in Burscough seized an uninsured and unregistered e-bike during a patrol in the Canon Way area, with one of two men found in possession of illegal drugs. The incident is part of ongoing police efforts to address unregistered bike use and antisocial behaviour in West Lancashire.
A Liverpool-based architect Neil Dawson has secured planning approval to build a futuristic two-storey residential home atop the Tower Hill Water Tower in Ormskirk, drawing architectural inspiration from his previous innovative projects. The conversion represents an unusual adaptive reuse of a Victorian industrial structure and could become a distinctive local landmark.
Niall O'Callaghan, a 34-year-old from Skelmersdale in West Lancashire, quit his dental practice job to become a full-time content creator with a popular TikTok character called Savannah. His viral 'Scouse girl' videos have attracted thousands of followers and led to brand collaborations and awards recognition.
An 83-year-old cyclist from Skelmersdale, Michael Knox, died following a collision with a car on Gillibrands Road in February. An inquest has opened and been adjourned pending completion of police investigation, with a final hearing expected after June 25.
A guide to the 2026 Grand National festival at Aintree racecourse in Sefton, Merseyside, expected to attract 150,000+ visitors. The article provides practical information on transport options, race times, and event details across the three-day festival.
Niall O'Callaghan, a content creator from Skelmersdale in West Lancashire, has transformed his career by leaving his dental practice job to pursue social media full-time, building a large following with his 'Savannah' character doing Scouse girl impressions. He is now hosting the Ladies Day Style Awards at the 2026 Grand National Festival and is nominated for two awards at the National Influencer Awards.
West Lancashire Borough Council approved revised expansion plans for Arthur's of Aughton bar, allowing a rear extension and external staircase despite initial neighbour concerns. While some residents now praise the venue as a community asset, one neighbour raised privacy and noise objections, though the council approved the application with strict conditions.
A potato farmer from Bickerstaffe in West Lancashire pleaded guilty to stealing over £50,000 from a businesswoman by misappropriating cash from her equestrian supplies business that he was managing in Ormskirk. The case highlights local business fraud and resulted in a suspended prison sentence.
A man from Liverpool was sentenced to nine years in prison for causing the death of his friend Chris Tromp in a drink-driving crash near Skelmersdale in West Lancashire in April 2023. The incident involved Mathew Bennett driving at excessive speed while intoxicated, resulting in a fatal collision; Chris's family is now using the wrecked vehicle for drink-driving awareness campaigns.
Police in Skelmersdale have increased patrols following reports of antisocial behaviour by a group of youths at Tawd Valley Retail Park, including bin emptying, aerosol use, and bottle smashing. Several youths were stop-searched for offensive weapons, and officers are appealing to parents about youth whereabouts.
West Lancashire Borough Council has approved a £100,000 grant to restore Ormskirk's historic ginnels (narrow passageways), which reflect the town's medieval street pattern dating back to the 13th century. The restoration project, launching in July to coincide with the Gingerbread Festival, will repair the passages, improve lighting, and enhance public understanding of their historical significance, timed with the town's 740th market anniversary and the Clock Tower's 150th anniversary.
West Lancashire Borough Council has approved plans to convert five disused farm buildings at Ashcrofts Farm in Bickerstaffe into eight one-bedroom homes using permitted development rights (Class Q rules). The conversion, which bypassed traditional planning permission, must comply with conditions on road access, drainage, and contamination surveys before occupation.
A new play café called Bambino's Play Village is opening in Thornton-Cleveleys for children aged five and under, offering parents a calm environment to relax while their children play safely. The founder, Millie Singleton, identified a local gap in the market after struggling to find suitable facilities as a mother, and aims to open by mid-May.
Merseyside Police have implemented a Section 60 Order granting enhanced stop and search powers in Litherland, Netherton, and Bootle following a series of violent attacks including a gang assault leaving one man fighting for his life and a stabbing incident. The order, running until Tuesday morning, aims to deter serious violence and provide visible police presence in the affected areas.
Fuel prices have surged above 150p per litre across the UK due to geopolitical tensions affecting global oil markets, with significant cost increases for filling vehicles. The article provides a list of the cheapest petrol stations in Merseyside, including several locations in Liverpool and Aintree.
Poundland is closing its store at Two Saints Retail Park in Ormskirk (West Lancashire) today, with Sports Direct set to take over the unit following council approval. The closure is part of a nationwide restructuring affecting nearly 100 Poundland stores, with the article also covering related retail sector challenges including GAME's final store closures.
WWT Martin Mere in Burscough is launching a family-friendly interactive adventure based on Julia Donaldson's new picture book about a gosling named Gozzle, running until May 31. The experience includes story trails, animal activities, and educational stations designed to engage children with the local wetlands during spring.
A youth event in Skelmersdale addressing violence against women and girls has been praised by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner. The Champions Programme, run by the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network, engaged young people from West Lancashire schools to promote positive behaviour change and healthy relationships.
Edge Hill University in Ormskirk is experiencing significant institutional turmoil following the sudden departure of Vice-Chancellor Michael Young after just nine months, leaving the university without permanent leadership. Staff report low morale, fears of redundancies, and a sense of instability exacerbated by multiple senior departures, halted expansion plans, and a £10m cost-cutting drive that included voluntary redundancies.
A Lancashire farmer, Peter Robinson, pleaded guilty to stealing over £52,000 from businesswoman Pamela Jones after she trusted him to run her equestrian supplies business in Ormskirk while she was in the Isle of Man during the pandemic. Robinson, who had faced financial hardship after losing contracts with Golden Wonder and Morrisons, was sentenced to 21 months suspended imprisonment.
A £14 million employment development is under construction at Junction 4 in Skelmersdale, expected to deliver 45 new business units and support up to 125 local jobs by December 2026. The scheme, delivered by Tawd Valley Developments (owned by West Lancashire Borough Council), addresses a gap in the market for smaller industrial units and trade counters.
West Lancashire Borough Council has secured £500,000 in government funding to demolish six empty residential blocks and remove asbestos in Skelmersdale's Digmoor regeneration scheme, paving the way for new housing development. The funding is part of a broader £164 million regeneration plan delivering 680 new homes across the borough, with work expected to begin in early 2026-27.
West Lancashire Council is being asked to approve a £100,000 grant to Ormskirk Community Partnership to repair and promote historic medieval ginnels (narrow alleyways) in Ormskirk town centre. The project aims to enhance these historic passageways through practical improvements like re-pointing, lighting, and information boards, and could be launched during Ormskirk's gingerbread festival in July alongside celebrations of the Clock Tower's 150th anniversary and the market's 740th anniversary.
A West Lancashire mother of four faces a council demolition order for a £180,000 extension built on her home, which houses her kitchen, boiler, and a bedroom for two children. Despite appeals to the Planning Inspectorate and correspondence with MP Ashley Dalton, the council has upheld the enforcement notice, leaving the family at risk of homelessness.
A student from the Newburgh/Parbold area of West Lancashire was killed in a drink-drive crash on Cobbs Brow Lane in April 2023 when driver Matthew Bennett, who had consumed six pints, lost control of his Audi at excessive speed. Bennett was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving and sentenced to nine years in prison, with the victim's family describing the avoidable tragedy and Bennett's lack of remorse throughout the trial.
A 20-year-old from Parbold, West Lancashire, was killed in a drunk-driving crash in April 2023; his driver friend was sentenced to nine years imprisonment at Preston Crown Court. The article documents the family's heartbreak and the tragic circumstances of Christopher Tromp's death on a country road near Skelmersdale.
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