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Fun Thursdays are back in Market Walk for the summer school holidays.
From 27July to 31 August, on Thursdays, there'll be free fun entertainment for children in Chorley's town centre shopping centre, Market Walk.

£110k investment added to West Way after new play area opens to the public
West Way Sports Hub which opened in 2021 sees another £110,000 investment into area after Chorley Council and Astley Village Parish Council fund the creation of a fantastic play area facility.

Chorley Council awarded gold standard in Armed Forces Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
The award signifies the due regard, recognition and support that Chorley Council holds for those in the Armed Forces.
A tribute: Councillor Keith Iddon
We are deeply saddened to learn that our dear friend and colleague, Councillor Keith Iddon has passed away.

More community facilities open at Tatton Gardens
Following the completion of the Tatton Gardens development earlier this year, the community cafe, GP surgery and community centre are now up and running and residents of the extra care scheme are moving in.

Chorley ShopMobility centre welcomes MP for celebrations
Chorley ShopMobility has welcomed its patron Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP at a small event to celebrate 30 years since the inception of the charity in the town.

Chorley welcomes new Mayor for its municipal year, Councillor Tommy Gray
The Mayor was appointed at the Annual Meeting of Chorley's full Council last night.

Entertainment fit for a King in Chorley!
Thousands of visitors flocked to Chorley with two of the towns popular annual events taking place over Coronation Weekend.

On your marks, get set.... for a great time in Chorley
It's almost time for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run. Whether you're running, supporting or visiting, get ready for a great day.

Picnic In The Park to return for a right royal day
The free to attend family event is set to return on the day of King Charles III Coronation with a royal theme to match.

Exciting businesses on the menu at Chorley's covered Market
Exciting new food businesses are moving into the 1498 food and beverage area in Chorley's covered market.

Milestone Meadow sees £90,000 facelift following full refurbishment
Chorley Council fully refurbished the play area this year, creating a fantastic state-of-the-art space for residents to enjoy.

Chorley 10K - Have you registered yet?
It's less than 7 weeks until race day with places filling up for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run on Sunday 7 May.

Chorley Council 2023-24 budget approved
The full budget for the next financial year was approved by Chorley Council last night (28.02.23).
Tatton Gardens completion brings outstanding facilities to the community
A new extra care facility and whole host of community facilities are now complete in Chorley.

What's Your Story Chorley? The annual festival of words returns to the borough this March
The famous annual festival of words returns on Saturday 25 March which will bring well known authors, storytellers, and poets to Chorley town centre.

Chorley 10K set to return to Chorley town centre
Lace up those running shoes as the fourth Chorley 10k and 2K Family Race will return to Chorley on Sunday 7 May 2023.

Winter Wonderland attraction proving as popular as ever
The popularity of Chorley town centre's Christmas attraction, Winter Wonderland, showed no sign of slowing during the recent festive season.