News

Astley Village Community Garden of Reflection

The creation of a Community Garden of Reflection in the village is now complete. A solid “Unknown Tommy Statue” has been purchased with “A Time to Reflect” at the bottom and will be in place for the three weeks prior and ...

£2 flat bus fare scheme starting 1 January 2023.

Remembrance Sunday/ Poppies in the Parish

Parish Councillors attended Chorley’s Remembrance Sunday commemoration on Sunday 13 November 2022. As last year, a Parish Councillor laid a wreath on behalf of the Parish Council. The Parish Council are seeking permission from Lancashire County...

Options to Improve Community Access at the Community Centre

The Parish Council have supported a proposal to introduce a Community Larder and run support groups in Astley Village by St Vincent de Paul Society Chorley Buddies. The Parish Council are discussing with Chorley Borough Council options to make better...

Parish Council fund new school book bags for every child at Buckshaw Primary School

The Parish Council have provided each child at Buckshaw Primary School with a new school book bag to carry their books in at a cost of £1,210. The school would normally provide the children with a plastic book bag to transport their book h...

Christmas Carol Singing - Thursday 8 December 2022

The Parish Council held this year’s Christmas Carol Singing  in front of the shops/community centre on Thursday 8 December 2022 at 7pm. Over 100 people attended the event and many stayed to enjoy the complimentary refreshments...