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Former county councillors awarded Honorary Alderman status
Nine former Lancashire County Councillors have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their outstanding service to Lancashire.
Government announces Local Government Reorganisation decision for Lancashire
The Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire.
Lancashire joins national conversation on Northern Growth Strategy
Government’s Northern Growth Envoy, Tom Riordan, has met Lancashire’s political and business leaders to discuss how the county’s Growth Plan can feed into the Government’s emerging Northern Growth Strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.