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Ex Royal Navy engineer swaps radar for the reins of Lancashire County Council

The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council, 47, began his working life in the Royal Navy as an operator mechanic.

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Lancashire launches new Civic Pride plan to strengthen communities

A new countywide Civic Pride action plan has been unveiled to celebrate Lancashire’s identity, improve the everyday places where people live, work and spend time, and help communities feel prouder of where they live.

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Lancashire County Council sets out priorities for 2026/27 and approves extra £5m for highways

Councillors have approved a new plan setting out where the County Council will focus its efforts this financial year to make the biggest difference for residents, alongside a £5million boost for highways.

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Great North Mayors and leaders launch multi-billion pipeline of investment opportunities

With the fastest productivity growth of any UK region and a £466bn economy, the North of England is today uniting to showcase global investment opportunities. Today’s inaugural Great North Investment Summit brings forward a major pipeline of investable opportunities from across the region.

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Independent review recognises strong progress at Lancashire County Council

The County Council has received positive feedback from an independent review by the Local Government Association (LGA), which recognises the strong progress the council has made over the past 12 to 18 months. 

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Burnley weaver David Collinge appointed High Sheriff of Lancashire

The new High Sheriff of Lancashire for 2026–2027 has been announced as David Collinge, a sixth-generation weaver from Burnley whose life and career have been shaped by Lancashire’s textile heritage.

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Students step into the world of cyber at third annual Lancashire Cyber Education Week

Lancashire Cyber Partnership introduces cyber career opportunities to thousands of young people from across the county

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World class cyclists heading to Lancashire for Tour de France 2027

Lancashire will take centre stage in one of the world's biggest sporting events, the Tour de France 2027.

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County Council proposes lowest tax rise in 12 years

The county council has published its draft budget, proposing a 3.8 per cent council tax increase for the coming financial year – the lowest rise in Lancashire in 12 years.

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Inspiring Futures: Over 170 Attend Lancashire Careers Conference Focused on Young People’s Success

More than 170 educators, employers and careers professionals came together for the Lancashire Careers Hub and Future U Annual Conference, a day powered by purpose: to give every young person in the county the chance to succeed, no matter their background.

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Challenging times ahead as cabinet is updated on council's financial position

The county council's cabinet have been updated on the financial position of the council at the end of the last financial year.

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Flying the Flag for Armed Forces Day

Lancashire County Council and other local authorities across the county have raised a special Armed Forces Day flag this week.