News

Arnold Almond

It was with great sadness that we learned that Arnold Almond, Chair of the Parish Council had passed away peacefully on Thursday 16 February 2023 surrounded by his family. Arnold was first co-opted onto the Parish Council on 3 July 2019. He was la...

West Way Ponds Community Nature Reserve and Wildlife Educational Project

The Parish Council has been working with Chorley Borough Council to improve the West Way Ponds Community Nature Reserve The Ranger Team (Chorley Borough Council) has carried out urgent work and replaced the missing plank from the viewing platform ...

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...