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Visitors enjoying one of last year's Fun Palace events

Free, family-friendly activities at Lancashire's 'Fun Palaces' this weekend

Thousands of people are expected to try new activities as 20 of Lancashire's libraries and buildings are filled with slime, LEGO and dancers this weekend.

Foster carer Barry

Barry has witnessed many milestones, but the best was when his foster daughter felt safe

"She told me on my birthday that she loves me and that she's never leaving."

School admissions are now live

School admissions 2026: Apply for a school place in Lancashire from today

Online applications for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places are now live.

County Hall gates

Plan to support young people who have committed crime and to help victims

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

Foster Carer Sheena

'I lost my dad at a young age so I want to help other children through difficult times'

A Lancashire woman who wanted to give hope, love and happiness to another child through fostering has transformed the life of a young girl.

Euro Mini Market

Preston shop given a year-long ban from selling tobacco and vapes

A Preston shop, trading under the name of PR1 Euro Mini Market, on Church Street, has been banned from selling any tobacco or vaping products for 12 months.

Foster carer Julie

Foster carer is 'always there' for 30 children she's looked after

"You are like Nanny McPhee; when we need you but think we don't want you, you are always here for us. But when we don't need you, you let us go."

Social worker graduate Katie

Meet our newest social workers who are supporting adults and children across Lancashire

A group of 20 newly qualified social workers have started working at Lancashire County Council after completing a three-year degree apprenticeship programme.

Paul and Rachael are sat at a table with three children. They are smiling and looking at the children

Loving homes needed for children in Lancashire and Blackpool, especially sibling groups

Could you welcome a brother and sister group into your home?

Foster carer Gemma-2

'I've fulfilled my late mum's wish and become a foster carer'

It had always been Gemma's mum's dream to be a foster carer so she could help other children.

Lancashire SEND Partnership

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. 

Foster carer Marieta

I was worried I wouldn't be able to foster; now I've welcomed 27 children into my home

Marieta is one of our incredible foster carers, but she almost didn't fill in an application form because she thought she wouldn't be accepted.