Archive News

166 items found, showing page 1 of 14

155 Clitheroe and Surrounding Fells GW

Public invited to drop-in session to discuss £600k revamp of Castle Street in Clitheroe

A drop-in session will take place in Clitheroe next week offering residents and businesses a sneak preview of exciting plans for a £600,000 revamp of Castle Street.

An image of County Hall in Preston city centre

Funding for new road safety schemes announced

For those of you following the story about the announcement from the Department for Transport of £38m new funding for safer roads across England, here is some more information about the proposed schemes in Lancashire.

Lancashire County Council stock image of bus seats

Vital new bus service set to be restored

A much-needed, cross border bus service is set to return to the Ribble Valley.

This image says 'Have Your Say' with an icon of a megaphone

Residents to get first look at draft Burnley Civic Quarter Masterplan

Residents of Burnley are being invited to find out about a draft masterplan to make the town more accessible and vibrant for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Preston Living Roof Bus Shelter Fishergate

Meet Preston's bee-friendly bus shelter

Preston's first bee-friendly bus shelter will be coming into bloom as the weather warms up over the coming weeks.

M55LinkAerialCreditOrdnanceSurvey

New Fylde link road on course for June opening

New aerial photos show the final stages of construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road are well advanced, however prolonged wet weather has hampered progress and it is now scheduled to open in June 2024.

Preston Tram Bridge artists impression

New design unveiled for a new tram bridge

The final design has been unveiled for a new structure that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble linking Preston city centre and South Ribble.  

A582 Stanifield Lane and Watkin Lane roundabout - March 2024

Updated A582 proposals on the agenda

New plans to improve journeys on the A582 in South Ribble and provide better provisions for buses, walking and cycling were discussed at Lancashire County Council's Cabinet on Thursday 7 March.

County Councillor Rupert Swarbrick-2

Councillors agree £32m investment for roads and transport

Lancashire County Council's cabinet has agreed to invest over £32m in maintaining its highway infrastructure over the coming year. Today's decision means the council will invest in work on roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and other vital infrastructure across the county.

County Cllr Aidy Riggott, with Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris and Esther McVey MP, the Minister without Portfolio, welcome the news during a visit to Lancashire today

Huge funding injection will transform transport

Lancashire County Council is preparing to drive forward ambitious and exciting plans that will transform transport following today's news that it will receive a huge funding boost of £494m over 7 years from 2025.

Bus Gate 1

Preparations for new 'bus gate' in Preston city centre are well underway

Preparations for a new bus-only street in Preston city centre are underway, with signage now being installed ahead it coming into force later this year.

Gritters Ready LCC Stock

Think about your journey ahead of snowfall forecast

Lancashire County Council's gritting teams are preparing to keep our roads moving ahead of a wintry spell predicted to hit the county over the coming hours.