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 Alty, Councillor Paul Wharton-Hardman JP.
Farington West
Councillor George Reer, Councillor Karen Walton.
Lostock Hall
Councillor Peter Gabbott, Councillor Lesley Pritchard, Councillor Elaine Stringfellow
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