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Workers with the PHIL van in Fleetwood

"They’re heroes!" Resident hails impact of social workers drop-in sessions

Social workers and other members of the authority's adult social care team are visiting communities across Lancashire with our Promoting Health in Lancashire (PHIL) van.

Cllr Warren Goldsworthy-8 cropped

Civic Pride drive restores nearly 16k road signs in countywide clean‑up

A county‑wide sign cleaning programme launched to boost civic pride and improve road safety has now seen almost 16,000 road signs cleaned across Lancashire.

Emma Burt

AI tool saves time and puts staff back on the frontline

Staff are completing tasks quicker and getting to spend more time with residents who need their support thanks to a collaboration between Lancashire County Council and Microsoft.

Preston to Chorley bus 124

New bus service to improve links between Preston, Hoghton, Brindle and Chorley

Communities between Preston and Chorley will be better connected from 30 March 2026 with the launch of a new bus service funded through HM Government Bus Grant support.

AnyBusCllrGoldsworthy

AnyBus smartcard allows seamless travel for all

You can now buy a new smartcard-based bus ticket which makes it easier to travel in and around East Lancashire. 

Nicola, a Lancashire County Council children's social worker who has just been crowned 'Amazing Social Worker'

"The highlight for me is around the children and seeing positive outcomes for them."

Those are the words of a Lancashire children's social worker who's been crowned an 'Amazing Social Worker' in a national awards campaign.

A hen harrier, by Lee O'Dwyer Photography.

Strategy to help Lancashire's habitats and wildlife to thrive is officially launched

A groundbreaking new Strategy, which aims to help Lancashire’s most important habitats and species to recover and thrive, has been officially launched at a nature reserve.

David Collinge - weaving

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.

Ben is supported by the Young Adults Team

Team help young people supported by social services as they move into adulthood

The Young Adults Team works with young people with social care and support needs to make the move to adult social care as smooth as possible.

Famous Shop and (left) an officer pins documentation to the premises

East Lancashire shop ordered to close after stashing and selling illegal tobacco

An East Lancashire shop has been ordered to close for three months after repeatedly stashing  and selling illegal tobacco.

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Secondary School Offer Day 2026: Thousands of families in Lancashire receive the news they've been waiting for

The vast majority of the children due to attend secondary school in Lancashire will get to go to their preferred school this September, it has been confirmed.

Helen Coombes

Local partners pledge to keep improving health and social care together

Senior leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria have committed to a new way of working which supports independence, wellbeing and puts residents' needs at the centre of decision making.