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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.

Exciting plans approved for new cricket facilities in Lancashire

A planning application for a new high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county has been approved in principle by councillors - subject to any call-in from the Secretary of State.

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New Ormskirk bus station due to open soon

Councillors met this week to check on progress with Ormskirk's modern new bus station, which is expected to be ready to open and welcome passengers in around two weeks' time.

Cllr Scott Smith with trader Amanda Hanson from Sweet William Florists

Traders in Burnley are 'very much' open for business

Traders in Burnley took part in a meet-and-greet with council representatives to share the message that they are 'very much open for business'.

Announcing the naming of Edith Rigby Way. Pictured from left to right are Aidy Riggott, Nicola Elsworth and Matthew Brown pictured on the new road

Preston Western Distributor Road to be named after Preston Heroine

The new Preston Western Distributor Road, linking parts of Preston and the Fylde to the M55 motorway, is to receive an official new name.

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Places available for Two Zero's 'mind-blowing' Women Scaling Up programme

Female business leaders in Lancashire are being invited to take part in a Lancashire County Council backed support programme following a successful first phase.

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Green light for traffic measures linked to transformation of Preston city centre

Councillors have approved a series of fundamental changes that will transform how people travel in and around Preston city centre.

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Boost launches new programme to help Lancashire business leaders flourish

Business owners and leaders in Lancashire are being invited to take part in a new funded programme which will allow them to work with other business owners to tackle key business challenges and maximise new opportunities.

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New plans proposed for South Lancaster road scheme

The route of a proposed new road in Lancaster is set to be altered to protect an area of valuable ancient woodland.

Craig Harris and Mark Gibbons

Accrington manufacturer doubles staff and goes global with Access to Finance support

An Accrington company which manufactures steel workspaces and stations is experiencing sustained turnover and staff growth after moving into a larger unit it purchased with the help of a Lancashire County Council finance service.

Councillor Jayne Rear with pupils and teachers from Ribblesdale High and representatives from Equans at the ground-breaking ceremony-2

Turf-cutting ceremony marks the start of Clitheroe school-building project

A turf-cutting ceremony has marked the official start of a new school-building project in Clitheroe.

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New express bus improves links between Skelmersdale and Liverpool

A new bus service launched this week makes it quicker and easier to travel between Skelmersdale and Liverpool using public transport.

Phillippa Williamson and Aidy Riggott

Lancashire business owners urged to talk to ‘brilliant’ Boost as part of support drive

The leader of Lancashire County Council has issued a call to action to Lancashire businesses to tap into the funded business support services delivered by its Growth Hub, Boost.