Welcome to Lathom
Lathom is an English civil parish within the district of West Lancashire and the county of Lancashire
The Parish Council has been looking after the interests of its people since 1983. Lathom is an historic parish of approximately 890 people located in delightful countryside in Lancashire making it an idea place to settle down with a strong community spirit blending its historic heritage with the present.
Lathom offers family-friendly homes with a village charm and appeals to those seeking a rural peaceful setting.
Nearly amenities can be found in Ormskirk and Burscough and a little further afield in the cities of Liverpool and Preston.
Its historic roots can be found at Lathom House, Lathom Chapel, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the vast surrounding farmland.
In essence Lathom offers heritage meets modern living, offering a serene, well-connected, and community-focused environment.
Contact Info
Forthcoming Meetings
22 June 2026 Meeting
Committee: Full Council
Full Council Meetings 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
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Finance
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Governance & Policies
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Services
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People
Helen Shaw
Chair
Sheila Martland
Vice-Chair
Eddie Pope
Parish Councillor
Ian Fairclough
Parish Councillor
Alison Sherman
Parish Councillor
Liz McDonnell
Parish Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
929
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District
West Lancashire
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County
Lancashire
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Region
North West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
L40, WN8
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Dialling Code
01695
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Police Force
Lancashire Police Force
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Fire Authority
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS West Lancashire CCG