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Lancashire County Council's Virtual School's Employment Team receives one of three prestigious national awards

The award-winning team that's turning young lives around

Lancashire County Council’s Virtual School's Employment and Support Team has been hailed for its life-changing work with young people.

A beautifully decorated tree at Gawthorpe Hall

Enjoy festive, fun events across Lancashire in the run up to Christmas

Meeting Santa Claus, painting ceramic stockings, fun craft activities, picking out artisan gifts and enjoying Christmas carols and brass bands are just some of the fun, festive activities on offer in the run up to Christmas Day.

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Residents and stakeholders invited to give views on council’s budget

Members of the Cabinet last week heard that like all local councils, the county council is facing significant financial pressures, including rising demand for services, increasing costs, and limited government funding.

Edenfield Church of England Primary School winning team

Young voices shine at the Great Lancashire Debate 2025

The voices of Lancashire’s young people rang out loud and clear as pupils from schools across the county took part in the finals of the Great Lancashire Debate 2025.

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Work on the entrance to new Farington cricket facility enters final innings

Work to create the entrance to the new facility in Farington that's set to become Lancashire Cricket's second home is due to enter its final stage.

Lancashire's flag

Work underway on plan to foster civic pride as county celebrates Lancashire Day

Work is underway to develop a plan fostering civic pride and honouring the volunteers, businesses and community groups who embody Lancashire’s true spirit.

Lancaster Millennium Choir were crowned the overall winners of Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025

Inspiring renditions stunned audiences at Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025 finals

Upbeat, traditional and memorable performances wowed audiences at the final of the fourth annual Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

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Lancashire delivers major road and street improvements, driven by quality, accountability, and innovation

Civic pride starts with the little things – clean signs, smooth roads, and buses that arrive on time.

Councillor Joshua Roberts, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for Rural Affairs, Environment and Communities, Ian Wright from the Lancashire County Council's Treescapes team and Kirkham Town Council’s Clerk Liz Squires, Cllr Maggie Ledger LPAOS and Kirsty Reader, Admin Support Officer, for the planting session on Remembrance Way

First of thousands of new trees is planted ahead of National Tree Week

The first of a wave of fruit trees that will fill community orchards across Lancashire has been planted in Kirkham - to mark the start of National Tree Week.

Cllr Joshua Roberts and Cllr Ella Worthington

Council joins local football clubs in support of White Ribbon Campaign

Lancashire County Council is encouraging men to take a stand against violence towards women and support this year's White Ribbon Campaign.

Senior safeguarding social worker Ariadne Demetriou

'He said I'd saved his life, but we support people like this every day'

Helping people make major decisions to keep them safe could seem daunting to many, but for safeguarding social workers it's all in a day's work.

Grimsargh Skew Bridge

Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening enters final phase with reduced disruption

There will be relief for residents and commuters as the project to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters its final phase, with less disruption expected in future.