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We're sharing the impact of AI with local authorities across the country

Lancashire County Council is sharing expertise with other local authorities on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is saving more than 200,000 hours of work a year and enabling staff to spend more time with residents.

Cllr Joshua Roberts helps to plant the new microwood in Colne (1)

Lancashire's biggest micro-wood is created in Colne

The biggest micro-wood in Lancashire has been created with members of the community in Colne.

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Bus gate enforcement set to begin on North Road, Lancaster

A new bus gate enforcement camera will come into operation on North Road, Lancaster from next week.

 

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Transforming travel in Lancashire and increasing Lancashire's economic potential

People in Lancashire are asked for their views on the draft Local Transport Plan (LTP) Implementation Plan, which sets out how we will improve travel and transport across the county up to 2030.

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Teenagers able to buy knives at quarter of shops in undercover operations

Teenage ‘test purchasers’ were able to buy knives from one in four shops during undercover operations across Lancashire, raising serious concerns about how easily young people can purchase blades on the high street.

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Takeaway owners fined for misleading five-star food hygiene claims

The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.

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Lancashire councils welcome delay to offshore wind connection decision

Lancashire County Council, Fylde Council and Wyre Council have welcomed the government’s decision to delay determination of the Morgan and Morecambe transmission connection assets until September.

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Lancashire Brings £20bn of Investment Opportunity to UKREiiF

Lancashire this week took its place at the centre of the UK’s investment conversation at UKREiiF 2026.

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Ex Royal Navy engineer swaps radar for the reins of Lancashire County Council

The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council, 47, began his working life in the Royal Navy as an operator mechanic.

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Traffic measures approved so Lea bus route can be extended

A bus route that stopped operating in Preston seven years ago will be able to run again once a range of Traffic Regulation Orders are introduced.

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Lancashire’s plan to help residents live well and for longer

Lancashire is at a pivotal moment for health, wellbeing and prosperity, with strong foundations in place to give children the best possible start in life and prevent poor health earlier and more effectively.

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Lancashire launches new Civic Pride plan to strengthen communities

A new countywide Civic Pride action plan has been unveiled to celebrate Lancashire’s identity, improve the everyday places where people live, work and spend time, and help communities feel prouder of where they live.