CleanUp Skem CIC

07/04/2026

Hi folks, I mentioned a few weeks ago that a new Lancashire County Council initiative called "Civic Pride" was about to be created, I just wanted to announce that Cllr Ella Worthington representing Skelmersdale West is the new LCC Cabinet Member for Civic Pride.
Hopefully soon we'll get some joined up action improving the whole of Skem.

23/03/2026

Hi folks, I have taken the plunge and registered CleanUp Skem as a CIC. Now that we are a formally incorporated it should open more doors for us, may be collaborating with Lancashire's Civic Pride launching in April.

26/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XFbpMoHgH/

Hi folks, so it begins, Skem Show 26, 29-31 August.
We had our first proper meeting yesterday with loads discussed and plenty of ideas.
If there is anyone that has any interest in being involved please get in touch, we want to hear from you.
Our next meeting is Tuesday 2nd December at 2pm.
Already committed
Silcocks Fairgrounds,
Skelmersdale Model Aircraft Club - providing an airshow, etc;
E rooms are organising a live music show with possibly two stages;
Armed forces show.
Taekwondo demonstrations.
Market stalls, we need someone to organise this;
We'll also need event marshals.
Plenty to do and only 39 weeks to organise it.

29/10/2025

Hi folks, Civic Pride?
Over the coming months there will be a lot of conversation at Lancashire County Council regarding Civic Pride - primarily being pushed by Cllr Ella Worthington because she wants a change in how both WLBC and LCC manage the Public Realm. It's too disjointed and areas of responsibilities can be lost.
Living in Skem we have all seen unkempt areas, they are everywhere and I know readers of this will, with all good intentions tell me to have a look here and there. I have no problems in doing that but we need to come up with a better way.
I am thinking of turning CleanUp Skem into a CIC and actually taking on the work ourselves, employing and training people. I know LCC would be receptive to the idea but I would genuinely like to here your ideas and thoughts.

15/10/2025

Hi folks, I've had loads of requests for putting flags up around Skem. Some have been out and bought them and don't have the means to put them up, but most people just want them up, so I have launched this gofundme page to raise the money to do the job properly. If you can please donate a bit and we'll see how far we can go. Thanks.

Hi, CleanUp Skem is usually connected with litter picking and organising day trips but… Aaron Body needs your support for Flags for the Skelmersdale Community

20/08/2025

Good news for Skem

07/08/2025

04/08/2025

We're putting on a coach trip to Blackpool Air Show this coming Sunday. Only 15 seats left.
£10 per ticket, if you're interested please get in touch.
10am pickup from Digmoor Parade, leaving Blackpool at 5:30pm