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On Wednesday 11th February the Skelmersdale Ambassadors came together for their first event of 2026, at Lancashire Manor Hotel, Skelmersdale. The theme was 'Cyber Confidence - Embracing Technology for Success', and included a host of experts who presented to the Skelmersdale Ambassadors on the importance of ensuring organisations protect themselves from cyber related crimes

The latest Skelmersdale Ambassadors event took place on Wednesday 8th October at Holland Hall. It was great to welcome so many passionate businesses and community organisations from across Skelmersdale and West Lancashire to explore how social value can strengthen your own organisation to benefit the wider borough. The event was a powerful reminder of

The fifth Skelmersdale Ambassadors Event took place at WWT Martin Mere on Wednesday 21st May 2025! The theme of the event was ‘Growing the Visitor Economy,' and it was great to see many different businesses and organisations from across the West Lancashire borough come together to network, inspire and connect. The event focused on

The fourth Skelmersdale Ambassadors Event took place at the West Lancashire Investment Centre in Skelmersdale on Thursday 6th February 2025! The theme of the event was 'Cultivating Connections.' It was fantastic to witness so many different businesses and organisations from across the West Lancashire borough come together to connect, collaborate, and inspire. As the

The Skelmersdale Ambassadors came out in force for their third event of 2024, held at the fabulous West Lancashire College. This inspiring event was themed 'Celebration of Working Value,' taken from the Skelmersdale Story, and focused on skills, training and employment opportunities, as well as case studies to help businesses and organisations across the

The 22nd May saw the second Skelmersdale Ambassadors Event of 2024 taking place at Edge Hill University, with the theme of 'Green Growth, New Horizons.' The event focused on Skelmersdale opening up and animating its green environment; looking at thinking bigger and wider about the relationships that will define its future success. It explored

The 7th February saw the first Skelmersdale Ambassadors Event of 2024, which took place at the Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel, Skelmersdale. The launch marks the beginning of an exciting programme of events that will provide businesses with the opportunity to make connections and raise their organisation’s profile, whilst championing Skelmersdale as a

The theme for the first Skelmersdale Ambassadors event of 2020 was Cultivating Connections and featured motivating presentations from Steve Fogg (Chair of the Lancashire LEP), Paula Gamester (Sewing Rooms), Katie Whitehead (The Legacy Project), Ian Gamester (Skem, I love you) and Lynda Brady & Michael Banford (Edge Hill University). The event was hosted by

With inspiring presentations from John Drury (MD Trelleborg Offshore), Sally McEvoy (The Co-operative Bank plc) and Ian Gill (West Lancashire Borough Council), talking about their organisations commitment to Skelmersdale.  The event was hosted by Mark Whitworth (Peel Ports Group) & Chair of the Skelmersdale Place Board.

A fantastic and inspirational speech from Lord John Prescott at our May Skelmersdale Ambassadors event! John talked about the importance of business collaboration, low carbon economy, connectivity, skills and community, all of which are key to the success and growth of Skelmersdale’s future. Watch the video