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Vital vision for future of health and wellbeing gets the go ahead from Lancashire County Council

A crucial blueprint for improving health and wellbeing across Lancashire and South Cumbria has been given the green light by Lancashire County Council.

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Crowdfund Lancashire to welcome new applications

An exciting funding initiative that's empowering communities to back the culture and sport projects that matter the most to them will be welcoming new applications this month.

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Fines for illegal sale of e-cigarette to 13-year-old in sting operation

A thirteen-year-old was illegally sold an e-cigarette by staff at a Leyland store during a sting operation by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Team.

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New policy aims to support special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils

A key document that aims to create consistent and fair guidance to enable special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils has been approved by councillors.

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More than £260k awarded to community groups in Lancashire to tackle food insecurity

Lancashire County Council has awarded more than £260,000 to community groups that provide emergency food provision thanks to a new grant scheme launched this winter.

Cllr Scott Smith

New rating highlights progress on walking and cycling

Lancashire County Council has made a strong start in making it easier for more people to choose cycling and walking for regular journeys according to a new rating system.

No Smoking Day

Make No Smoking Day 2023 the day you quit for good

Lancashire’s specialist stop smoking service, Quit Squad, is encouraging smokers across the county to begin their journey to a smokefree life on No Smoking Day, Wednesday 8th March

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Campaign to raise awareness of suicide in young people is commended

The work of a group of dads who raise awareness of suicide in young people has been commended by Lancashire County Council.

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Lancashire Walks to School Day will mark coronation

Pupils and teachers will be invited to take part in a new Lancashire Walks to School Day in May to promote the benefits of walking over getting dropped off in the car, and celebrate the coronation of King Charles.

County Hall Preston

Millions of pounds worth of funding to go to those in need in Lancashire

Lancashire County Council welcomes the allocation of millions of pounds worth of government funds to go to those most in need in the region.

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From Lancashire with love: emergency medical supplies to go to the earthquake crisis in Turkey and Syria

Vital medical and emergency supplies are set to make their way from Lancashire to the international relief operation after this week's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

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Hidden cigarettes and tobacco worth £18,000 are seized

Trading Standards officers from Lancashire County Council seized a large haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco from a shop in Preston on Tuesday 17 January.