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Christ Church Chapel on the last open day in 2025

Explore Lancashire's rich history and culture on Heritage Open Day

Historic archives, spectacular castles and fascinating heritage sites will be brought to life across Lancashire as part of England's largest festival of history and culture.

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Council to end role coordinating refugee resettlement schemes

Cabinet has today agreed that the county council will withdraw from its role as the coordinating authority for refugee resettlement schemes across Lancashire.

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Online applications open for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places

Parents and carers can now apply online for children who are either starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027.

Painting at the Orchard, a SEND unit at Thornton Primary School.

Further SEND investments could be in the pipeline for Lancashire.

Thousands more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could benefit from improved support closer to home if proposals to invest a further £23 million in specialist and inclusive education provision get the green light.

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'Heartless' fraudster who 'showed no mercy' is jailed for three years and nine months

One of the 'most prolific' fraudsters that Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards have brought to justice has been jailed for three years and nine months.

Lytham St Annes sod cutting Nicola, Cllr Sutton and Les

Work starts on new supported living scheme in Lytham St Annes

Building work has started on a new supported living scheme, which will provide long-term affordable accommodation, for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Lytham St Annes.

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Illicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco seized in Accrington crackdown

Illicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco have been seized in a joint crackdown with the police in Accrington town centre.

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Work set to begin on the next phase of the Colne bus station improvements

Work is due to begin this month on the next phase of improvements that will bring all bus services serving Colne town centre into the upgraded bus station.

Painting at the Orchard, a SEND unit at Thornton Primary School.

"We're improving - but we know there's more to do": Lancashire's back to school update on SEND

As families in Lancashire gear up for the new school year, Lancashire County Council has issued an update on SEND services.

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Lancashire children’s services rated outstanding and good by Ofsted

Children’s services in Lancashire have been rated outstanding in key areas by Ofsted, marking a proud moment for Lancashire County Council and its work with children, young people and families.

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GCSE results day 2026: Pupils congratulated as they look to the future

Pupils across Lancashire have been congratulated after receiving their GCSE results today.

CC Joshua Roberts outside County Hall

Lancashire councils urge new government to consider alternative offshore wind connection

Lancashire County Council, Fylde Council and Wyre Council are calling on the new government to consider an alternative approach to connecting offshore wind developments to the grid following recent changes to the Morgan project.