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Lancashire County Council sets out priorities for 2026/27 and approves extra £5m for highways

Councillors have approved a new plan setting out where the County Council will focus its efforts this financial year to make the biggest difference for residents, alongside a £5million boost for highways.

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New schools vision for Lancashire set to be unveiled

Plans to help every child and young person thrive in school are set to be unveiled.

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Great North Mayors and leaders launch multi-billion pipeline of investment opportunities

With the fastest productivity growth of any UK region and a £466bn economy, the North of England is today uniting to showcase global investment opportunities. Today’s inaugural Great North Investment Summit brings forward a major pipeline of investable opportunities from across the region.