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Have your say on bus service improvements in east Lancashire

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is proposing improvements to bus services in Burnley, Pendle and Ribble Valley to create better connections, enhance reliability and serve new areas.

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Contractor appointed for Haslingden Old Road repairs following major landslip

A contractor has been appointed to deliver the next stage of the complex repair project on Haslingden Old Road, marking a significant step forward following the major landslip that led to the road’s closure.

From left, Cllr Michael Vincent, Cllr Joshua Roberts and Cllr Karen Buckley

Lancashire councils progress economic review of offshore wind connection options

Early findings from a technical review into the potential benefits of alternative offshore wind connection options along the Fylde Coast suggest significant economic long-term value for Lancashire.

The Lancashire Youth Parliament elections on 12 March

Bumper vote elects Lancashire's new Members of Youth Parliament

A fresh crop of Members of Youth Parliament has been elected in Lancashire – after a record turnout of votes across the county.

Councillor Joshua Roberts on the day of action

Day of action aims to reduce knife crime across Preston

Retailers have been given important knife sale advice during a day of action aimed at reducing knife crime.

Staff at Alexandra House in Lancaster, which has just been awarded its 15th Ofsted 'Outstanding' grade

"So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade

A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15th consecutive 'outstanding verdict from Ofsted.

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Improvements aim to manage Lytham recycling centre congestion

Lancashire County Council is making improvements to Lytham recycling centre to manage congestion at peak times and reduce delays when skips need changing.

OT apprentice Claire Graves

Authority's first OT apprentice is due to graduate and start work with us

Claire Graves has had an extraordinary journey from answering calls about social care, to becoming the very first Occupational Therapist (OT) apprentice within our adult social care team.

Workers with the PHIL van in Fleetwood

"They’re heroes!" Resident hails impact of social workers drop-in sessions

Social workers and other members of the authority's adult social care team are visiting communities across Lancashire with our Promoting Health in Lancashire (PHIL) van.

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Civic Pride drive restores nearly 16k road signs in countywide clean‑up

A county‑wide sign cleaning programme launched to boost civic pride and improve road safety has now seen almost 16,000 road signs cleaned across Lancashire.

Emma Burt

AI tool saves time and puts staff back on the frontline

Staff are completing tasks quicker and getting to spend more time with residents who need their support thanks to a collaboration between Lancashire County Council and Microsoft.

Preston to Chorley bus 124

New bus service to improve links between Preston, Hoghton, Brindle and Chorley

Communities between Preston and Chorley will be better connected from 30 March 2026 with the launch of a new bus service funded through HM Government Bus Grant support.