Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) H5N1 has been confirmed near Burscough! A 3km Captive Bird Controlled Zone is in place. Public risk is low, but do not touch sick or dead birds. Report ill birds to APHA (03000 200 301) or dead wild birds to Defra (03459 335577).
Simonswood Parish Council met NHS leaders on 19th September 2025 to challenge travel times, ambulance data & hidden proposal docs. NHS admitted the 180-page plan wasn’t public and promised to publish it and send evidence by 26th Sept — ahead of the 3rd Oct deadline. Residents, have your say!
The NHS is consulting on moving children’s & adult A&E to either Southport or Ormskirk — but only Formby & Skelmersdale were notified by post. Read our full statement and find out how you can take part in the consultation.