Lancashire County Council News - Archive News

SEND students shine in award‑winning digital skills programme

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:38:00 Z

Young people from across the county have become podcasters, website designers and photographers as part of an award-winning programme that develops their digital skills.

Historic painting returns to Gawthorpe Hall after restoration funded by Brian Hall MBE

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:31:00 Z

A historic painting restored through a £5000 legacy from Burnley historian Brian Hall MBE is now on display at Gawthorpe Hall.

Hundreds of 'potentially dangerous' squishy toys pulled from Lancashire shop shelves

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 Z

A stark warning of the potential dangers of illegal squishy, sensory toys has been issued by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards after 200 toys were removed from sale in a fortnight.

Enforcement notice served on Cuadrilla at Preston New Road site

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:21:00 Z

Lancashire County Council has served an enforcement notice on Cuadrilla in relation to the Preston New Road site, requiring its restoration in line with approved planning conditions.

St Annes shop owner jailed after illicit tobacco and vape operation uncovered by Trading Standards

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:27:00 Z

A shop owner has been jailed after Trading Standards officers uncovered an illegal tobacco and vape operation in St Annes.

Showcasing the impact of AI with local government staff nationwide

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:00 Z

Around 100 people attended an event hosted by Lancashire County Council on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is benefitting services including adult and children's social care.

Lancashire unveils vision for the future of SEND

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:58:00 Z

Lancashire's proposal for the future of SEND is to go before the government.

Lancaster city centre shop ordered to close for three months

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z

A Lancaster city centre shop has been ordered to close for three months for the second time after the sale of illicit tobacco products.

Road improvements delivered in Poulton‑le‑Fylde as investment continues

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 Z

Residents in Poulton-le-Fylde are benefiting from improved road conditions following the completion of a full resurfacing scheme on Curzon Road.

Suspected perfume, Apple and Samsung dupes seized in car boot bust

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:00 Z

Hundreds of suspected fake perfume bottles and scores of suspected illicit Apple and Samsung products have been uncovered by Trading Standards at a car boot sale in Wyre.