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Lathom South
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Lathom South
Location in West Lancashire
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Lathom South
Location within Lancashire
Area4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi)
Population657 (2011 Census)
•  Density 147/km2 (380/sq mi)
OS grid reference SD451068
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Ormskirk
Postcode district L40
Post townSkelmersdale, Wigan
Postcode district WN8
Dialling code 01695
Police Lancashire
Fire Lancashire
Ambulance North West
UK Parliament
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Lancashire
53°33′20″N2°49′44″W / 53.555491°N 2.828765°W / 53.555491; -2.828765 Coordinates: 53°33′20″N2°49′44″W / 53.555491°N 2.828765°W / 53.555491; -2.828765

Lathom South is a civil parish in the West Lancashire district of Lancashire, England, situated near the towns of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The parish council was established in 2007, and the area, which includes the hamlets of Blaguegate and Scarth Hill, has historical ties to the neighbouring parish of Lathom. As of 2011, Lathom South has a population of 657.

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History

The whole of Lathom was formerly part of Lathom and Burscough Urban District, which in 1931 was merged into Ormskirk Urban District. In 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, it was subsumed into the newly created district of West Lancashire, and the area now covered by Lathom South became part of the Derby Ward of Ormskirk. On 31 March 2003, a public meeting was held by local residents to discuss the need for local representation, and a working group was set up to consider the available options. At a second meeting held on 1 July 2003, it was agreed to petition for the formation of a parish council. [1] Lathom South Parish Council was established in May 2007. [2]

Geography

Lathom South sits directly between the towns of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale, with the civil parishes of Lathom and Newburgh to the north and northeast, and Bickerstaffe to the south. The northeastern boundary with Newburgh is formed by the River Tawd. The hamlets of Blaguegate and Scarth Hill are located within Lathom South. [3]

Demography

According to the United Kingdom Census 2011, Lathom South parish had a population of 657 people living in 281 households, with a roughly even distribution between males and females. The parish covers an area of 448 hectares (1.73 sq mi; 4.48 km2), giving a population density of 1.47 inhabitants per hectare (380/sq mi; 147/km2). [4] The decrease in population from 687 in 2001 represents a decline of

A majority of

Transport

Lathom South is bisected by the A577 road, which runs southeast through the parish from Ormskirk to Skelmersdale for a distance of approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km). The B5240 road also passes through the parish, running from north to south between Lathom and Bickerstaffe. The nearest motorway link is junction 3 of the M58, about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to the south. Ormskirk railway station is located about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the northwest and provides services to Liverpool and Preston. [3]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "whyparishformed.doc" (DOC). Lathom South Parish Council. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Welcome to Lathom South Parish Council Website". Lathom South Parish Council. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  4. ↑ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Lathom South Parish (E04005320)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Key Figures for 2001 Census: Key Statistics". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Country of Birth (detailed), 2011 (QS203EW)". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Ethnic Group, 2011 (QS201EW)". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Religion, 2011 (QS208EW)". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Economic Activity, 2011 (QS601EW)". Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
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