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Community groups urged to apply for last of free fruit tree grants

Volunteers who run a thriving community orchard have revealed plans to donate fresh fruit and homemade jam from their next harvest to local foodbanks.

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Residents urged to dispose of batteries carefully after blaze at HWRC

Residents are being reminded of how important it is to dispose of batteries properly after a 'dead battery' spontaneously combusted at a Household Waste Recycling Centre on Sunday.

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New Director of Environment and Planning appointed

Lancashire County Council has appointed Jonathan Edwards as its new Director of Environment and Planning.

Rossendale Valley Energy, a community owned renewable energy group helping people make affordable fuel and create warmer homes

Communities urged to apply for chunk of £2million 'clean energy' funding

People in Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a slice of a regional £2million fund to develop 'clean energy' projects in their area.

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Greener hybrid heating system being installed at Samlesbury Hall

Work has started on installing a new hybrid heating scheme at Samlesbury Hall, which will enable them to choose between using electricity or gas.

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Save an unwanted soft toy and share your adventures as #LancsSummer begins

School's out and to celebrate we're launching a new campaign to make sure families across Lancashire have a fun-filled summer to remember.

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Community groups can create their own free fruit orchards

Schools, faith and community groups, parish and borough councils across Lancashire can apply for up to 25 trees from a range of species, including apple, pear, damson, plum, cherry and heritage trees, with some varieties able to bear fruit from the very first year.

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Join in with plans to improve your streets in Morecambe

Sandylands and West End residents in Morecambe will be able to have their say once again on a new initiative to make it easier and safer to get from A to B.

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Lithium battery causes fire in truck carrying paper and cardboard for recycling

Residents are being reminded to dispose of their batteries in the correct manner after a fire broke out in a recycling vehicle due to a suspected ruptured lithium battery.

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Sign up for Lancashire Nature Recovery webinars

People can have their say on a key strategy which aims to help drive nature's recovery across Lancashire.

Cycling and walking plans

Ambitious plans aim to increase walking and cycling across the county

Councillors discussed plans to increase walking and cycling across the county at Lancashire County Council's Cabinet meeting today (Thursday, May 9).

Leader of the county council Phillippa Williamson plants a tree at the Samlesbury Enterprise Zone.

Trees planted at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone

Thousands of trees have been planted at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone, as part of landscaping and ecology work on the site.