West Lancashire
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West Lancashire is a rural district stretching from the Lancashire Plain to the edge of Merseyside, with Ormskirk as its historic market town and Skelmersdale as a major centre. The flat, fertile land of the West Lancashire Plain is criss-crossed by drainage ditches and agricultural fields, particularly suited for crop farming. The River Douglas and Leeds and Liverpool Canal flow through the area, adding waterside character. Villages like Burscough and Parbold provide charm and access to nearby countryside, while the district’s open farmland contrasts with hilly landscapes at its eastern edge.
The local authority for this district is: West Lancashire District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lancashire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lancashire County Council.
Constituencies in West Lancashire
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in West Lancashire
West Lancashire is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aughton & Holborn
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford
- Burscough Town
- North Meols & Hesketh Bank
- Old Skelmersdale
- Ormskirk East
- Ormskirk West
- Rural North East
- Rural South
- Rural West
- Skelmersdale North
- Skelmersdale South
- Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
- Tarleton Village
- Up Holland
West Lancashire in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, West Lancashire is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) North West
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Lancashire
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Chorley and West Lancashire
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.