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- Reduction in the number of entrances to Jubilee Park
In an effort to ensure the safety of park users and prevent damage to the field, the Parish Council has considered various options to address ongoing issues and recent incidents involving motorbikes in Jubilee Park.
These options included installing motorbike inhibitor barriers at all five park entrances. However, the total cost was deemed excessive and likely to impede access for double buggies and accessibility vehicles.
After reviewing CCTV footage in collaboration with local police, a “race track” of sorts was identified running through the park and onto the canal bank.
In light of this, the Council has reluctantly decided to close the entrance in the far corner adjacent to the canal bank.
We appreciate that this entrance is convenient for canal access, but we have been left with few alternatives and believe that the safety of park users must take priority. We hope park users understand the reasoning behind this decision.
- Downholland War Memorial Plaque
In memory of the men of the Parish of Downholland who gave their lives in The Great War (1914-1918) and The 2nd World War (1939-1945)
Thanks to local historian Stephen Henders for his research, to Councillor Stephen Burgess for overseeing the project, and to Councillors Steve Thomas and Ele Gawne, and Stuart Gawne for helping put the plaque up on the Pavilion in Jubilee Park.
Thanks all, Mike Wainwright
Chair, Downholland Parish Council
- Kit Spring 2025
About Downholland
The Civil Parish of Downholland lies in the southwestern corner of West Lancashire, it includes the village of Haskayne and the settlements of Barton and Downholland Cross as well as scattered farmhouses and cottages.
Haskayne contains a beautiful park next to the canal, featuring a BMX track, football pitch and lots of play equipment. Winner of “Best Park in Lancashire” – Lancashire Best Kept Village 2019/2020.
There is a thriving village school, three public houses,a village hall hosting a number of community activities and we have an active Community Association and Residents Association.
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Downholland has a total area of 12 square miles most of which is prime agricultural land. The nearest towns are Southport, seven miles to the west and Ormskirk five miles to the east. Liverpool is about 12 miles away. The population of about 1000 is employed in the surrounding towns and cities or on the land. The Leeds and Liverpool canal runs through the parish.