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Burnley Library

Ambitious plans unveiled to help libraries, archives and museums thrive while celebrating Lancashire’s heritage

New strategies to strengthen and modernise Lancashire’s libraries, archives and museums over the next two years are being unveiled by Lancashire County Council.

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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.

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New Supplier Charter will strengthen partnerships across Lancashire

Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Lancashire Supplier Charter, marking the next step in the council’s commitment to working openly and consistently with the businesses, charities and organisations that help deliver services across Lancashire.

County Hall Preston

New plan to support young people and reduce offending could get green light

A visionary new plan setting out how Lancashire will support children and young people in the justice system and help create safer communities has been discussed by councillors.

Tour de France Cllr Stephen Atkinson

One year to go until the Tour de France arrives in Lancashire

There's just one year to go until the world's top cyclists race through Lancashire and our county is showcased to a global audience.

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Visit Lancashire County Council at this year's Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show

Families heading to this year's Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show can enjoy free activities, practical advice and hands-on experiences at Lancashire County Council's interactive exhibit.

Foster carers Jayne and Roger

"I look back and think – it's the best thing we ever did."

Those are the words of a Lancashire mum who's fostered around 60 children and young people in the last 15 years.

Snap off knife set

Preston retailer fined £10,000 for selling a knife to 15 year old test purchaser

A Preston retailer who sold a knife to a 15-year-old during test purchasing has been fined £10,000.

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Care home residents enjoy exotic animal therapy experience

Some slightly unusual residents have been spotted at Castleford care home in Clitheroe including a bearded dragon, skunk and a skinny pig.

Pride in Lancashire Awards

Nominations open for Pride in Lancashire Awards celebrating those who go above and beyond

People, groups and organisations making a real difference across Lancashire are set to be recognised through the new Pride in Lancashire Awards.

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Lancashire County Council pays tribute to social worker Kerry Coombes

Lancashire County Council has paid tribute to a member of staff, Kerry Coombes, who tragically died following an incident in Hoghton on Thursday morning (25 June).

Gregg Stevenson, Lancashire County Council’s Armed Forces Covenant Project Manager

Paralympic gold medallist steps into new role supporting Armed Forces community

Paralympic Gold medallist Gregg Stevenson has taken on a new role, leading work to strengthen support for the Armed Forces community across Lancashire.