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Scheme to help improve children's health and wellbeing
A five year scheme to improve the health and wellbeing of youngsters in Lancashire is set to be approved later today, at the next Lancashire County Council meeting this afternoon (October 5).
‘One stop shop’ Family Hubs open across Lancashire to support children, young people and families.
The Lancashire Family Hubs Network, which aims to give children, young people and families information, advice and support, is launching in Lancashire this week.
Nurseries reach Gold standard offering healthy eating choices to youngsters
A string of nurseries across Lancashire have been given awards for their work offering healthier eating choices to the children in their care.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 aims to 'create hope through action'
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 takes place this weekend (Sunday 10 September), which sees people across the world taking the opportunity to raise awareness and consider the impact of suicide in our communities.
Major improvements due for Helmshore Viaduct path as part of cycleway scheme
Helmshore Viaduct is due to be temporarily closed for major work to make the path across it better for walking and cycling all year round.
Lancashire tops table for training pupils to ride their bikes
Lancashire has topped a new cycling league table, with more primary school children in the county being trained to use their bikes last year than anywhere else in the North-West.
£1m Affordable Warmth Lancashire fund launches ahead of winter
A £1m scheme aimed at protecting vulnerable residents by heating their homes more efficiently this winter has been launched in Lancashire.
Trading Standards take part in crackdown on illegal cigarettes
More than 20,000 counterfeit cigarettes have been seized in Preston as part of a multi-agency crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Free benefits check putting more money into the pockets of older residents
Older residents living in Ribble Valley are being urged to take up the offer of a free benefits check – with more than £300,000 claimed during the latest campaign.
Council backs national crackdown on illegal vaping sales
The chief executive of Lancashire County Council will write to the Prime Minister, backing a national crackdown on unscrupulous businesses targeting young people with vaping products.
Pioneering bid to tackle loneliness in the over 50s to get green light
A community-based scheme to tackle loneliness in Lancashire is set to be given the green light this week.
Trading Standards officers 'wage war' on illegal cigarette sales
Trading Standards officers 'waging war' on illegal sales of counterfeit cigarettes and the sale of vapes to children have successfully led to one trader having to pay out almost £12,000 following court action.