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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

Government announces Local Government Reorganisation decision for Lancashire

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:41:00 Z

The Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire.

Lancashire shop handed three-month closure for illicit tobacco and vapes haul

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:00 Z

A Lancashire shop has been forced to shut their doors for three months after Trading Standards officers seized thousands of pounds' worth of illegal tobacco products and vapes.

The everyday improvements helping communities take pride in Lancashire

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Z

From cutting grass verges and clearing weeds to refreshing road markings and maintaining roads, summertime work is taking place across Lancashire to help restore pride in local areas and keep communities looking their best.

'I dipped my toes in at local swimming spots – now I'm swimming the English Channel'

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:11:00 Z

A support worker from Leyland is taking on a huge challenge to swim from Dover to France.

Young readers pick mystery thriller as Lancashire Book of the Year 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:22:00 Z

A gripping mystery thriller has been crowned Lancashire Book of the Year 2026 as the prestigious award celebrates its 40th year.

Step back in time at Clitheroe Castle Museum's Festival of Archaeology

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 Z

Families, history lovers and budding archaeologists are invited to uncover the past this summer as Clitheroe Castle Museum hosts a packed programme of talks, workshops, family activities and hands-on experiences as part of the Festival of Archaeology.

Haslingden Old Road repair project moves into construction phase

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:53:00 Z

Work is now under way on site at Haslingden Old Road, marking a major step forward in reopening the route following the major landslip that forced its closure.