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Lancashire welcomes opportunity to strengthen technical education

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 Z

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) has welcomed Government plans to give Strategic Authorities a greater role in shaping technical education from the age of 14, saying the proposals could help more young people access high-quality routes into skilled careers while supporting employers to tackle skills shortages.

Major improvements being made to secure the future of historic library

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:40:00 Z

Extensive restoration work will be carried out at Lancaster's Central library to protect the future of the Grade II listed building and ensure residents can continue to use its services for years to come.

More Lancashire children to get free school meals from this September

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Z

Thousands more children across Lancashire will be eligible for free school meals from September 26.

Lancashire takes planning-approved £13.2m Innovation Hub to Farnborough as county targets aerospace and defence investment

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Z

Planning approval has been secured for the £13.2 million Samlesbury Innovation Hub, giving Lancashire a new development opportunity to present to international investors and businesses at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.

'Inspirational' youngsters hailed for 'incredible' strengths and talents at inaugural awards.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:35:00 Z

Scores of 'exceptional' youngsters have notched up accolades at Lancashire's inaugural education awards.

Meet the purrfect companions who are supporting older people

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:30:00 Z

Misty, Phyllis and Ginge are proving popular additions to Leyland day centre with staff crediting them with helping reduce anxiety and improving the wellbeing of people who visit.

Lancashire County Council crowned top local authority for apprenticeships in prestigious national league table

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:05:00 Z

Lancashire County Council has been named as the highest-performing local authority in an illustrious national ranking for apprenticeships.

Former county councillors awarded Honorary Alderman status

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:33:00 Z

Nine former Lancashire County Councillors have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their outstanding service to Lancashire.

Lancashire County Council puts supplier partnerships at the heart of new commercial approach

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 Z

Lancashire County Council is changing the way it works with suppliers and partners, setting out a new commercial approach designed to build stronger relationships with the organisations that help deliver services across Lancashire.

Statement on Local Government Reorganisation

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:52:00 Z

Statement from Councillor Stephen Atkinson, Leader of Lancashire County Council, on Local Government Reorganisation