[4] Both the Liberal Democrat and Ormskirk party candidates were standing in Derby ward, which was seen as being one of the critical contests in the election.
[3] The Conservatives called on voters to back their moves to establish litter free zones, create secure leisure facilities for young people and refurbish parks.
[4] However Labour attacked plans to sell council housing and the handing of a local park to a private developer.
[4] Other issues included crime, anti-social behaviour, CCTV and plans to move the accident and emergency department of Ormskirk hospital to Southport hospital.
[5] The results saw the Conservatives hold on to control of the council after making 1 gain from Labour.