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Gritter Tracker

Ice to see you! Watch our gritters in action on a new map

Residents can now see where gritters are working to keep roads safe, thanks to a new live map from Lancashire County Council.

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Gritting teams work round the clock to keep Lancashire's roads moving

Gritting crews are continuing their work to keep Lancashire's roads safe and open as a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place.

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Lancashire delivers major road and street improvements, driven by quality, accountability, and innovation

Civic pride starts with the little things – clean signs, smooth roads, and buses that arrive on time.

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Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening enters final phase with reduced disruption

There will be relief for residents and commuters as the project to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters its final phase, with less disruption expected in future.

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Discover the names of Lancashire's new gritters

People have taken inspiration from classic films, pop music and technology to come up with snow-stopping names for Lancashire's new gritters.

Cllr Warren Goldsworthy and LCC staff at Accrington War Memorial in Oak Hill Park

War memorial care programme now underway ahead of Remembrance Day

Across Lancashire, people are coming together to prepare war memorials ahead of Remembrance Day, honouring the fallen with pride, care and respect.

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Progress continues on potential Lane Rental Scheme to reduce roadwork disruption

Lancashire is taking steps to tackle roadwork disruption on its busiest routes – with a potential Lane Rental Scheme now under serious consideration.

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Work on major bus station upgrade in Colne town centre to begin in the New Year

Work on a major improvement scheme in Colne town centre – designed to enhance public transport access and improve traffic flow – is set to begin in the New Year.

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Grimsargh Skew Bridge project reaches crucial stage with upcoming piling works

Work to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters a key phase next week, with major foundation works set to begin.

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Help us name Lancashire's ten new gritters

Lancashire’s gritters are back – and some fresh recruits need names to join the legendary ranks of Albert Icestein, Basil Salty, Captain Snow, and Wall-ice & Gromit.

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Longridge’s beloved lollipop ladies honoured for nearly 100 years of service

Two of Longridge’s most cherished school crossing patrol officers have been formally recognised for their extraordinary dedication to road safety.

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Live bus updates en route to Lancashire – first stop: Preston

Live bus updates are returning to Lancashire, part of wider plans to improve services and give passengers quicker, clearer travel info.