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New diversions in place as work continues to repair damaged road following landslip

New diversion routes have been agreed and put in place in East Lancashire following the partial collapse of a B road in Oswaldtwistle.

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Lancashire SEND Partnership responds to area SEND inspection findings

The partnership responsible for delivering support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Lancashire has acknowledged that much more work needs to be done. 

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From Lancashire with love: council highways surprise florist by waiving street works in time for Valentine's Day

Fears that loved up couples would be dissuaded from buying impromptu Valentine's Day gifts due to roadworks in one Lancashire village have been allayed.

Youngsters and teachers from Royal Cross Primary School for Deaf Children joined Lancashire County Council Leader, Councillor Phillippa Williamson and Councillors Shaun Turner and Jayne Rear

Youngsters explore recycling at special behind-the-scenes visit to Eco-Town

Primary school pupils were delighted to find out what happens to their recycling during a special behind-the-scenes visit ahead of the official opening of Eco-Town, the new interactive Education Walkway experience.

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New chief executive for Lancashire County Council

Mark Wynn has been selected as the new chief executive of Lancashire County Council.

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Major step forward for pioneering cricket facility as pavilion steel work commences

The construction of the highly anticipated Farington cricket facility in Lancashire has reached a significant milestone, with steel work for the new pavilion now underway. 

First meeting of the shadow CCA. Board members L-R back Alistair Bradley, Mo Isap, Stephen Atkinson, L-R front Lynn Williams, Phillippa Williamson, Alan Vincent and Phil Riley

New Combined County Authority is officially launched

Lancashire's new combined county authority (CCA) has officially come into being.

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Consultation over proposals to raise the age range at two schools to be considered

A consultation over proposals to raise the age range at two Lancashire primary schools is set to be discussed by county councillors.

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Cabinet to discuss changes to NoWcard and Young Person's Transport schemes

Proposals to remove an additional discount available to some NoWcard bus pass holders will be discussed this week.

Leader of Lancashire County Council, Phillippa Williamson (3rd from left at the back) and County Councillor Jayne Rear (2nd from right at the back) pictured with Bleasdale School headteacher Sefton Booth (right), staff from the Lancashire Careers Hub and Booths supermarket, and pupils Jack (second left at the front) and Sebastian (front right).

Silverdale pupils step into world of work at pioneering pop up shop

An innovative school pop up shop has been developed as part of a groundbreaking Lancashire work experience scheme.

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Cabinet to consider latest proposals to create new special school places across Lancashire

Councillors are set to approve plans which will create extra school places in Lancashire for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).