Cllr Eddie Pope - Newburgh and Burscough/Rufford County Cllr

Eddie, born in West Lancashire, has lived in Lathom for the last 28 years. Staunch supporter of the Green Belt and maintaining essential council services, he seeks to support local business and community by creating a safe, healthy environment with minimal council charges. Eddie is available to help local people and be a voice for the residents of Newburgh Ward.

Eddie became the Deputy Chairman Political for the Association in March 2017.

Eddie became the County Cllr for Burscough and Rufford in May 2017.

He can be contacted by-

Phone: 01704 894540

E Mail: cllr.pope@westlancs.gov.uk or Edward.Pope@lancashire.gov.uk

Cllr Carolyn Evans - Wrightington Ward

Carolyn was the County Councillor for Skelmersdale East between 2009-13. She is the Borough Councillor for Wrightington.She has lived in Lancashire all her life. She is a widow, and has two children. She was a West Lancashire district councillor for a brief period in 2002.

Cllr David Westley - Aughton and Downholland and Conservative Group Leader and Association Chairman

David is a retired senior bank manager, a trustee for a number of local charitable organisations and governor at two local schools. A very experienced councillor who has represented Aughton & Downholland Ward since 2002. David was reelected in 2015 and is the Conservative Group Leader.

Cllr Marilyn Westley - Aughton Park ward

A former NHS General Manager and Chief Executive of a charitable organisation, Marilyn has a wealth of experience to bring to the role of a borough councillor. A parish councillor for 9 years, Marilyn is active in a number of community groups, a Foundation Governor of Ormskirk School, sits on a local Pact Panel and is a member of the Independent Advisory Group for Lancashire Constabulary Southern Division.

Cllr David O'Toole - Aughton and Downholland and County Cllr for West Lancs West

David has lived in Lancashire all of his life, he is married with three grown up sons. He has been a WLBC councillor since 1976 apart from a brief period in the 80s.

Other Councillors

The northern wards of West Lancashire are served by borough councillors and county councillors from the neighbouring South Ribble Association. The details are to be found on the South Ribble Association website.

Cllr Pam Baybutt - Wrightington

Pam is one of the two borough councillors for the Wrightington ward. She lives in Wrightington. She can be contacted by

Doreen Stephenson - Aughton Park and Deputy Chairman for Membership

Doreen Stephenson is a Conservative Aughton Park Councillor.

Doreen was the Councillor for Halsall for many years.

Doreen is the current Deputy Chairman for Membership (2018).

Cllr Mrs May Blake - Parbold

May has represented Parbold on the Borough council since 1996. She has served as a Parish Councillor for a similar time.

Cllr David Whittington - Parbold Ward and Association Treasurer

David has lived in Hilldale for over 20 years. He is married to Jane & they have one daughter. He has been a member of Hilldale Parish Council for the last 3 years. Since being elected to West Lancashire council last year David has visited virtually every house in Parbold, Hilldale, Dalton & Bispham personally. This has enabled him to get involved in sorting out numerous problems in the ward that have come to his attention. Tel 07786 806239 E-Mail cllr.whittington@westlancs.gov.uk

Cllr Jane Marshall - Scarisbrick Ward

Jane is married to Kevin and has a grown up family. She lives on Southport Road, Scarisbrick - in the bungalow she was born in. A member of Scarisbrick Parish council for the last 7 years, and Vice Chairman for 2 years. She has managed a local Veterinary Practice for the last 33 years. Jane takes a keen interest and active part in parish life.Tel 07732 474099E-mail jane.kevin@hotmail.co.uk