St Joseph's College

St Joseph’s College, College Road, Up Holland.

It is understood that development under the 2002/0689/FUL planning permission has commenced to create a golf course and apartments in the main building has begun.

Residents are advised that if they are impacted by work at the site they must contact WLBC via their website to raise that concern.

Breaches of planning control and enforcement notices – West Lancashire Borough Council

If there are concerns about debris on the roads or pavements, inform Lancashire County Council Highways Department via the Love Clean Streets App

Report It on the go with Love Clean Streets – Lancashire County Council

And if your water courses are affected, please inform the Environment Agency by telephoning  0800 80 70 60 or online at:-

Report water pollution in England – GOV.UK

Welcome to Up Holland

Up Holland is an English civil parish within the district of West Lancashire and the county of Lancashire

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Serving the communities of Up Holland, Crawford, Roby Mill and Tontine

Contact Information

• Mobile: 07973340254
• Email: clerk@uphollandpc.gov.uk

• Address: 1 Pinewood; Skelmersdale; Lancashire; WN8 6UZ

Forthcoming Meetings

• 10th November 2026 – Full Council Meeting

  Full Council

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News

28 October 2026 — Society

Councillor Gaynar Owen

It is with great sadness that we remember Gaynar Owen, a much-loved and long-standing Parish Councillor, former Borough Councillor and past Chairman of Up Holland Parish Council, whose dedication to public service and her community touched so many lives.

28 May 2026 — Recreation

Bowling Green Open for Free Summer Use

Whilst the sunny weather continues, the Parish Council is pleased to announce that the bowling green is now open and free for everyone to enjoy.

27 April 2026 — Recreation

Parish Council Preserves Local Heritage with K6 Phone Kiosk Adoption

Up Holland Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has formally adopted the iconic K6 telephone kiosk at Roby Mill, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

2 April 2026 — Recreation

Four Star Google Review for Lawns Avenue Play Area

Two weeks ago we got a 4 Star (out of 5) Google Review on Lawns Avenue Play Area at Tontine.

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People

Cllr Helen Johnston

• hjohnston@uphollandpc.gov.uk
• Councillor

Cllr. Neil Smith

• chair@uphollandpc.gov.uk
• Chairman

Cllr. Jenny Whiting

• jwhiting@uphollandpc.gov.uk
• Deputy Chairman

Cllr. John Gardner

• jgardner@uphollandpc.gov.uk
• Councillor

Cllr. Linda Jones

• ljones@uphollandpc.gov.uk
• Councillor

Cllr. Neil Pye

• npye@uphollandpc.gov.uk
• Councillor

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Council and Staff Figures

• 11

  Councillors

• 1

  Staff

• 1

  Vacancy

Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate	7371
District	West Lancashire
County	North West
Region	Lancashire
Country	England
Postcode District	WA11, WN5, WN6, WN8
Dialling Code	01695
Police Force	Lancashire Police Force
Fire Authority	Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area	NHS West Lancashire CCG