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Residents have enjoyed a street party and curry nights together after moving into a development near Brierfield.

"If they had not moved in, they would never have had the life they do now."

Changes have been agreed to make it simpler for people to understand how they can spend their personal social care budget.

A plan to help children and young people impacted by crime has been recommended for approval by councillors.

The next leader of Lancashire County Council is set to be Cllr Stephen Atkinson.

Councillors have been reassured that plans are in place to drive down a projected overspend and balance the books for 2023/24, as local authorities across the country face significant financial difficulty.

Alan Cullens BEM has recently been elected as the Chairman of Lancashire County Council following the untimely death of the incumbent Chairman, County Councillor Keith Iddon, who passed away very unexpectedly on 29 June 2023.

The countdown to the Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort is now well and truly on – and in Lancashire, we're marking this international celebration in style.

The distinguished title can be given to any former county councillor who, in the opinion of the county council, provided eminent services whilst serving the council.

The financial outlook at Lancashire County Council remains optimistic despite huge challenges facing local government across the country.

Councillors have today heard that a forecasted budget overspend has been reduced by almost £10million since September when members of Lancashire County Council's cabinet were told the authority was facing a £17.7m overspend by the end of the financial year

A strategic framework which will guide how Lancashire's councils will work more closely together has been endorsed by county council cabinet members