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Colne Bus station

Work on major bus station upgrade in Colne town centre to begin in the New Year

Work on a major improvement scheme in Colne town centre – designed to enhance public transport access and improve traffic flow – is set to begin in the New Year.

County Hall Full Council Chamber

Councillors agree to freeze their allowances

Councillors have voted to freeze their allowances, after a motion was put forward in yesterday's Full Council meeting by Councillor Ged Mirfin, cabinet member for Resources, HR and Property.

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Rules simplified for people managing their own social care

Changes have been agreed to make it simpler for people to understand how they can spend their personal social care budget.

2024 winner Kathryn Olley and 2025 winner Gary North

Lancashire Artist of the Year 2025: Winner and finalists unveiled

An artist who set out to paint every canal bridge between Parbold and Gathurst has been crowned Lancashire Artist of the Year 2025.

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Vital schools funding plan gets go ahead

A crucial plan for future school provision in Lancashire has been given the green light this week.

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Grimsargh Skew Bridge project reaches crucial stage with upcoming piling works

Work to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters a key phase next week, with major foundation works set to begin.

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Major SEND improvements shown as crucial strategy unveiled

Major progress has been made in SEND provision in Lancashire, according to new figures.  

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Help us name Lancashire's ten new gritters

Lancashire’s gritters are back – and some fresh recruits need names to join the legendary ranks of Albert Icestein, Basil Salty, Captain Snow, and Wall-ice & Gromit.

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Voting opens for 2025 Choir of the Year's People's Choice Award

Members of the public are being urged to vote for the best singing talent from across the county as part of this year's Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

County Hall Preston

Council to consider strategic review of Adult Social care services

Members of Cabinet are to consider initiating a strategic review of the councils in-house adult social care services at a meeting next week.

County Hall Preston

Statement on Manchester Synagogue incident

A Message from the Leader and Opposition Leader of Lancashire County Council

Lancashire devolution

Transforming travel and unleashing Lancashire's economic potential

People across Lancashire are being asked to have their say on an ambitious plan to deliver a local transport revolution.