Archive News

Clitheroe and Blackpool will host the start and finish of stage two of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, which will pass through Lancashire on Thursday 20 August 2026.

Lancashire is one of 10 areas across England to be awarded funding through the £2.3 million Future Ready Fund, a three-year programme designed to close the career readiness gap through high-quality, modern work experience.  

More than one million square metres of roads across Lancashire have been treated this year – helping to improve road condition, prevent potholes and make them last longer.

A comprehensive Health and Community Impact Report into odour emissions from the Jameson Road landfill site in Fleetwood has highlighted the ongoing impact on residents’ health and wellbeing.

Rawtenstall Library will temporarily close later this month as work moves into the next stage of its refurbishment.

A new supported living scheme has opened in Preston, which will provide long-term affordable accommodation for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Preston.

Statement on behalf of multi-agency investigation health group

The findings of a detailed, multi-agency assessment into patterns of kidney cancer cases in and around the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton-Cleveleys, have been published this week. 

Ninety community groups and organisations across the county have been helped by Lancashire's Champions, who have awarded grants of almost £70,000 - while getting out into communities to understand where they can make the most difference.

Residents are being invited to have their say on plans to expand moving traffic enforcement at key locations across Lancashire.

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.

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

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.