Lancashire County Council News - Archive News

"We love it - it's the best thing we've ever done."

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:30:00 Z

That's the verdict of a Lancashire hairdresser who overcame two kidney transplants before becoming a foster carer.

Care model puts people and communities at its heart

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:23:00 Z

Helping people live the lives they want, stay independent and remain connected to their communities is at the heart of a new vision for adult social care in Lancashire.

Major Rawtenstall improvement schemes to get underway

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:30:00 Z

A major programme of improvements to Rawtenstall town centre is set to get underway as part of the Levelling Up East Lancashire programme.

Funding agreement reached for Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:15:00 Z

An agreement has been reached between Lancashire County Council, Wyre Council and the operator of the Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service to provide additional funding.

Fun Palaces return to Lancashire with free family-friendly activities this October

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

Thirteen libraries across the county, along with Lancaster Castle and Judges' Lodgings, will once again be transformed into Fun Palaces this October, offering a weekend of free, family-friendly activities for all ages.

Have your say on new joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:33:00 Z

Residents are being invited to have their say on a plan which will be used to guide future decisions about minerals and waste development.

Vital road safety campaign ‘Stop means STOP’ is rolled out across the North West

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:57:00 Z

'Stop means STOP' is the vital safety message being shared with drivers, reminding them of their legal duty to stop when instructed by a school crossing patrol officer.

Statement on Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind farm transmission decision

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:41:00 Z

Lancashire County Council has responded following the Government's decision to grant development consent for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets project.

Rogue roofer must pay £43,700 in compensation after 'shoddy, unnecessary' work

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:39:00 Z

A trader has been ordered to pay customers £43,700 in compensation after leaving customers across the North West 'significantly out of pocket' following unnecessary or poor-quality work.

Changes to visitor access to Lancashire Archives and Lancashire Certificate Services as major roof revamp gets underway

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

Preparations for major roof works at Lancashire Archives are beginning this week.