Lancashire County Council News - Archive News

Rogue roofer who scammed Chorley homeowner is given 22-month jail sentence

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 Z

A rogue landscaper and roofer who scammed four householders in Chorley and Greater Manchester out of thousands of pounds has been given a suspended 22-month jail sentence.

Have your say on bus service improvements in east Lancashire

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:00 Z

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is proposing improvements to bus services in Burnley, Pendle and Ribble Valley to create better connections, enhance reliability and serve new areas.

Contractor appointed for Haslingden Old Road repairs following major landslip

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z

A contractor has been appointed to deliver the next stage of the complex repair project on Haslingden Old Road, marking a significant step forward following the major landslip that led to the road’s closure.

Lancashire councils progress economic review of offshore wind connection options

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z

Early findings from a technical review into the potential benefits of alternative offshore wind connection options along the Fylde Coast suggest significant economic long-term value for Lancashire.

Bumper vote elects Lancashire's new Members of Youth Parliament

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:07:00 Z

A fresh crop of Members of Youth Parliament has been elected in Lancashire – after a record turnout of votes across the county.

Day of action aims to reduce knife crime across Preston

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:07:00 Z

Retailers have been given important knife sale advice during a day of action aimed at reducing knife crime.

"So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:00 Z

A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15^th consecutive 'outstanding verdict from Ofsted.

Improvements aim to manage Lytham recycling centre congestion

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:12:00 Z

Lancashire County Council is making improvements to Lytham recycling centre to manage congestion at peak times and reduce delays when skips need changing.

Authority's first OT apprentice is due to graduate and start work with us

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:25:00 Z

Claire Graves has had an extraordinary journey from answering calls about social care, to becoming the very first Occupational Therapist (OT) apprentice within our adult social care team.

"They’re heroes!" Resident hails impact of social workers drop-in sessions

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z

Social workers and other members of the authority's adult social care team are visiting communities across Lancashire with our Promoting Health in Lancashire (PHIL) van.