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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.

Alf Clempson guarding Royal Palace and later meeting The King

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.

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Further action taken against rogue trader following Trading Standards intervention

A rogue trader who scammed elderly and vulnerable residents out of more than £500,000 has been hit with further sanctions to prevent him preying on more victims in the future.

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Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire appointed

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, is delighted to announce her appointment of Miss Cosima Towneley from Burnley, as a Deputy Lieutenant of the County.

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Vital progress being made to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND

A raft of crucial improvements to services for children and young people with special needs and disabilities (SEND) in Lancashire has been introduced.

 

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£10m grant to help tackle drug and alcohol addiction

Councillors are set to approve the allocation of a £10m government grant designed to improve treatment, cut crime and prevent drug and alcohol-related deaths in Lancashire.

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Proposal to review finances of council to be discussed

A proposal to review the finances of Lancashire County Council is set to be brought before a meeting of its cabinet this week.