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New vision for highways and transport agreed
Councillors have agreed a new strategy setting out Lancashire County Council's ambitions to deliver a modern and efficient transport network which supports our economy, environment and people's health.
Lancashire awarded new funding for walking and cycling
Lancashire County Council will get £1.1m from Active Travel England to boost cycling and walking across the county.
Council reaffirms its commitment to tackle climate change
The importance of nature-based solutions and working with partner organisations to tackle the impacts of climate change have been supported by members of Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire's parking team goes electric
Lancashire County Council's parking services team is spearheading the move to a cleaner, greener, future after taking delivery of 12 new electric vehicles.
£300k funding boost to create green jobs and increase tree cover in Lancashire
Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool councils have jointly received an offer of £300,000 in funding from the Government’s Woodland Creation Accelerator Fund to kickstart tree planting activity, create new green jobs and boost woodland cover.
New environment and climate strategy for Lancashire unveiled
A new strategy that will spearhead vital environmental work to make Lancashire a greener county is set to be approved.
Project to transform nature reserve at former quarry is due to start within weeks
A new project that aims to transform a nature reserve at the site of a former quarry is due to start within weeks.
Quarry Hill, a former landfill site in Nelson, is one of a number of public open spaces across Lancashire created in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Lancashire County Council has teamed up with community interest company Proffitts – Investing in Communities, to make it 'more welcoming and attractive.'
Scheme to improve safety around trees to be given the go-ahead
A scheme to improve safety around trees will be rolled out across more areas if Lancashire County Council's Cabinet gives it the green light.
Groundbreaking carbon reduction technology piloted in Lancashire
A new way of storing thousands of tonnes of CO2 in the ground beneath our feet is being piloted in Lancashire.
Community Renewal Fund projects now starting to deliver for Lancashire
The transformation of a neglected Grade II Listed building in Bacup is now complete, thanks in part to a Government fund that aims to help areas across the UK unleash their potential.
Forest of Bowland hosts MP peatland visit
Lancashire has secured £1.4m investment to restore peatlands, as part of the UK's efforts to tackle climate change.
Council vows to support Lancashire schools' push for Electric Vehicle charger points
Lancashire County Council has agreed a series of actions to support schools in their efforts to help achieve the national target of 300,000 public Electric Vehicle charger units by 2030.