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School admissions

New Preston schools consultation is live

A consultation that seeks the views of members of the public concerning the creation of a new primary and secondary school in Preston is now live.

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Parents warned of 'dangerous' infant self-feeding pillows in urgent safety announcement

Parents in Lancashire are being warned not to use dangerous baby feeding pillows being sold online - as there is a 'high risk' of infants choking, overheating or developing pneumonia.

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Report highlights reduction in children's social care complaints and increase in adult social care compliments

Complaints about Lancashire County Council's children's social care service have fallen, while compliments about adult social care have increased.

West Lancashire Community High School

Cabinet to consider fresh proposal to boost SEND provision in Lancashire

Plans to create addition special school places at West Lancashire Community High School to meet increasing demand in the south of the county will be considered by councillors next week.

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Foster carers needed in Lancashire for older children and teenagers

Would you like to make a difference to young people's lives?

HAF December clubs

Bookings for holiday activities and food (HAF) winter programme start to open

Many families across Lancashire are now able to book places for children to attend Christmas holiday clubs, following the successful holiday activities and food (HAF) summer programme.

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Lancashire County Council's cabinet to consider Youth Investment Fund proposals

Two sites that deliver youth support to children, young people and families in Lancashire are being put forward for potential investment to help modernise and improve their services.

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Consultation is underway on proposed school expansions

A consultation is now live on proposed expansions at Lea Community Primary School and Longridge High School

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It’s a goal! Lancashire County Council joins UK wide campaign to recruit more foster carers during the World Cup

Lancashire County Council is joining up with local authorities from across the UK to form a new virtual team for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers.

A view of the outside of the proposed cricket pavilion, with one of the pitches on the right hand side and spectators watching the match.

Archaeology dig at proposed cricket site

Archaeology work will be taking place at the site of the proposed Farington cricket facility in Central Lancashire.

Youth Work Week 2022

Lancashire celebrates Youth Work Week 2022

Lancashire County Council is celebrating the valued role youth workers and young people play in our communities as part of Youth Work Week.

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New director of Children's Social Care joins Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council has appointed Louise Anderson to the role of Director of Children's Social Care.