Block management in Hesketh Bank and Tarleton

Hesketh Bank and Tarleton sit between the Ribble estuary and the River Douglas, on the road between Southport and Preston.

Block and leasehold management in Hesketh Bank and Tarleton. We look after blocks of flats and estates here for resident management companies, Right to Manage companies, freeholders and residents, from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport.

About Hesketh Bank and Tarleton

Hesketh Bank is in the parish of Hesketh-with-Becconsall. The parish council describes the Ribble estuary to the north and the River Douglas to the east, with a marina beside the Douglas. Much of the land is marsh that was reclaimed in the 19th century.

Tarleton has three conservation areas, each with an Article 4 direction: Fulwood Avenue and Douglas Avenue, Plox Brow, and The Brow.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has an on-call station in Tarleton.

Heritage and conservation

Fulwood Avenue and Douglas Avenue conservation area, Tarleton, with an Article 4 direction
Plox Brow conservation area, Tarleton, with an Article 4 direction
The Brow conservation area, Tarleton, with an Article 4 direction

Councils are changingThe government has announced that Lancashire’s 15 councils will be replaced by 4 new councils from 1 April 2028, subject to Parliament. Until then, West Lancashire Borough Council remains your council.

Worth looking out for

Flood risk. This is low-lying land. Check your building on the government’s flood risk service, and make sure your insurance reflects it.
Article 4 directions. In Tarleton’s conservation areas, some small outside changes need permission.
Shared estates. Roads, drainage and open spaces on private estates need a clear, fair budget.

Every building is different. Book a call back and we’ll talk you through what matters for yours.

Questions people ask

Do you provide block management in Hesketh Bank and Tarleton?

Yes. We provide block management, estate management and leasehold services in Hesketh Bank and Tarleton from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport. Our qualified team looks after budgets, repairs, safety checks and accounts, and you can choose full management or AJ Lite.

Is flood risk a concern here?

This is low-lying land between the Ribble estuary and the River Douglas, much of it reclaimed marsh. Check your building on the government's long-term flood risk service and make sure your insurance reflects it.

Do Tarleton's conservation areas have extra rules?

Yes. Fulwood Avenue and Douglas Avenue, Plox Brow, and The Brow each have an Article 4 direction, so some small outside changes need permission.

Which council and fire service cover Hesketh Bank and Tarleton?

West Lancashire Borough Council. Fire and rescue: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

General information about the law in England, not legal advice. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.

Local contacts

Council	West Lancashire Borough Council
Fire and rescue	Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Your managing agent	Anthony James, Hoghton Street, Southport, 01704 545 800