What will Ormskirk look like in the next five years or so?

It's a pertinent question given the latest bad news for the town centre - Swinton is closing its Church St offices after over 25 years in Ormskirk.

This PR was recieved yesterday on behalf of the company: "We are reducing our branch numbers because the majority of customers now buy insurance from us over the phone or through the internet.

'As a result, our branch on Church Street in Ormskirk will be closing on 29th March.”

Ironically, it's only been a year or so since two other west Lancashire offices were closed to bring Swinton staff together under one roof in Ormskirk: http://ormskirk.qlocal.co.uk/ormskir...1-55015701.htm

Nearest Swinton branches will now be in Wigan and Preston.

Needless to say the mood among staff was not the happiest yesterday when QLocal reporter Roger Blaxall called in to check on the news; eight of them are losing their jobs.

This site has been an insurance office for many years. Prior to Swinton it was Aughton Agencies. Like so many other businesses it seems to have fallen victim to the internet. Sad time for the staff.