The battle lines have been drawn up as four parties contest the local elections in Aughton, Ormskirk and Burscough.









The Conservatives, Labour, Greens and Our West Lancashire are all fielding local candidates for 5 May with the count being held at Ormskirk Civic Hall.





Notable names on the ballot paper include former mayor Rob Bailey with one of the youngest candidates in the elections ex Ormskirk School pupil, Tom Phillips, 18.