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Cabinet to consider first price increase in nine years at Preston Bus Station car park

Plans to bring charges at Preston Bus Station car park in line with other city centre car parks will be considered by councillors next week.

Pictured on the back row from left to right in one of the new classrooms at Lea Community Primary School are pupils Samaira, Etta and Alana and on the front row, from left to right are Vinny and Samuel

Preston primary school celebrates new expansion

"It's so welcoming – and that's what it's all about."

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Grimsargh Skew Bridge to be widened during summer holidays to reduce disruption

A significant upgrade to Skew Bridge and Preston Road in Grimsargh is about to get underway, with a key phase of construction carefully scheduled during school holidays to keep disruption to a minimum.

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Flying the Flag for Armed Forces Day

Lancashire County Council and other local authorities across the county have raised a special Armed Forces Day flag this week.

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Witness Burnley's awe-inspiring 'Peace' engine at Queen Street Mill's Steam Days

A rare opportunity to see the world's last steam-powered weaving shed come to life is happening this week in Burnley.

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Have your say on plans to help Lancashire’s vital habitats and species to thrive

People are being urged to have their say on a new statutory plan which aims to help Lancashire’s most important habitats and species recover and thrive.

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Statement on Lytham Household Waste Recycling Centre

A statement has been released by Lancashire County Council in response to concerns around Lytham Household Waste Recycling Centre.

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Businesses encouraged to access funded Boost support as new figures show it's helped over 2000 Lancashire companies

Lancashire businesses are being urged to take advantage of a fully funded service that helps them navigate, identify and access the most relevant business support available.

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Plan to get Lancashire working

A plan designed to Get Lancashire Working has been given the backing of the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA).  

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Vital cash boost for repairs in host of Lancashire schools

Crucial repairs to a string of Lancashire schools are set to take place thanks to a regional funding boost of over £54m.

Tyre safety

Part-worn tyres investigation found none met legal requirements

A multi-agency day of action by a road safety partnership found that none of the part-worn tyres inspected at a series of garages across Preston met legal requirements.

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From guarding Royal Palaces to meeting King Charles

The Chairman of Lancashire County Council for 2025-26, Alf Clempson, has certainly led a very interesting life.