The leader of West Lancashire council has criticised the 'appalling' transport links in the area, particularly in Skelmersdale as the town still lacks a railway station.
Her statement came after Rachel Reeves announced government funding for certain northern transport schemes.
The chancellor's focus was on selected English regions with directly elected mayors, such as Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, with West Lancashire situated between them.
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Currently, Lancashire does not have an elected regional mayor. However, it does have a new combined county authority, a step towards future devolution arrangements desired by current and previous governments.
The chancellor's announcement of regional transport funding precedes Wednesday's government Spending Review, where more spending allocations could potentially be revealed.
A total of £2.5 billion was announced to extend the Greater Manchester tram network southward to Stockport and add extra stops in Oldham, Manchester and Bury. Additionally, £1.6 billion was allocated for the Liverpool city region to improve connections to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Everton football stadium and Anfield, and introduce a new bus fleet in St Helens and the Wirral next year.
Other funding was announced for regions including the North East, West and South Yorkshire, the Midlands and the west of England.
West Lancashire Council's leader, Labour councillor Yvonne Gagen, representing Skelmersdale North, has spoken out for investment to reach beyond major cities.
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She said: "Whilst I applaud the announcement from Rachel Reeves and the investment in transport. I am disappointed that Skelmersdale with a growing population has once again missed out.
"Some north-west towns have two train stations. Skelmersdale is being restricted in economic growth because of the appalling transport links across the whole of West Lancashire.
"Transport is critical and key to good growth and connectivity. West Lancashire sits in the middle of Manchester and Liverpool – a golden corridor – yet not one single penny will come to Lancashire.
"I hope this is not the full list of projects and the chancellor recognises that there are other towns that are desperate for investment. in order to grow and benefit our residents."
The commentary comes as anticipation builds for the upcoming government Spending Review, which will assign budgets to various Westminster departments for up to four years ahead, aiming for better planning certainty.