About Central Villages

The Central Villages area is made up of Farington East, Farington West and Lostock Hall.

Lostock Hall was an important railway town following the construction of the East Lancashire and Liverpool Railway lines in 1846 and its railway is now also maintained by a hardworking 'Friends of' group which keeps the remaining station in good order. Lostock Hall is also home to the stunning South Ribble War Memorial and Peace Garden in St Catherine's Park as well as two more memorials on Brownedge Road and Hope Terrace, while St Catherine's Hospice is situated at the original Lostock Hall.

Lostock Hall Carnival take places every summer and the annual Lostock Hall 5km road race always has a fabulous atmosphere. Boasting three Primary Schools and one High School, the area is a family-centred village with a play park, a well-used library and a Bowling Club all within walking distance of the shops. Lostock Hall also has four churches that all take an interest in the community.

The Farington area has plenty to offer in the way of sporting and outdoor events thanks to the annual Farington Fun Day and the presence of Jump UK, Active Lancashire, Leyland BTR FC (for under 11s, u13s, and u14s), and the Withnell Angling Club.

Residents contribute to their area through various groups including 'Friends of' associations for Farington Park and Farington Lodges.

Wards covered by the Central Villages Community Hub

The Central Villages area has a population of 13,686 (as of 2019). It is divided into the following 3 wards:

Ward and Population

Farington East - 3,245

Farington West - 4,364

Lostock Hall - 6,077

Central Villages Community Hub Contact

Community Development Officer: Jayne Charlton

Email: communities@southribble.gov.uk

Phone: 01772 625235

Community Hub Chair: Councillor Paul Wharton-Hardman JP

Community Hub Vice Chair: Councillor Lesley Pritchard

Elected Council Members

Farington East

Councillor Jacky AltyCouncillor Paul Wharton-Hardman JP.

Farington West

Councillor George ReerCouncillor Karen Walton.

Lostock Hall

Councillor Peter GabbottCouncillor Lesley PritchardCouncillor Elaine Stringfellow

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