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A new accessible toilet for disabled people has been opened at Lancaster station, which has been funded by Avanti West Coast and the local authority.

Financial management within Lancashire remains strong, as councillors heard this week that its latest reported outturn position is among the best in the North West.

Ongoing efforts by Lancashire County Council to balance the books are paying off as the authority has reduced its forecast funding gap from the last reported position.

Ongoing work to drive down a projected overspend across Lancashire County Council is starting to pay off, though much work remains to deliver a balanced budget by the end of the financial year.

A vital support fund designed to help vulnerable families cover the cost of essentials has now been distributed in full across Lancashire, totalling more than £19m this year alone.

Councillors have been reassured that plans are in place to drive down a projected overspend and balance the books for 2023/24, as local authorities across the country face significant financial difficulty.

Strong financial management across Lancashire County Council has seen the authority report a very small overspend for the last financial year.

The financial outlook at Lancashire County Council remains optimistic despite huge challenges facing local government across the country.

Part of County Hall, Preston has been renamed to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Lancashire County Council will be asked to appoint Mark Wynn to the role of Executive Director of Resources at a meeting of the full council next week.

People with disabilities travelling to and from Lancaster Railway Station will soon benefit from a dedicated toilet and changing facility after funding was agreed.

The new High Sheriff of Lancashire has been sworn in at a special ceremony at County Hall, Preston today (Friday 8 April).