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School children in a classroom

Have your say on proposals to expand Broughton CE Primary School

A consultation will begin today (20th November 2023) for a proposed expansion at Broughton in Amounderness Church of England Primary School in Preston.

John Hartnett, Tom Bailey, County Councillor Aidy Riggott, Phoebe Graham, Mark Chilton

Work starts on pioneering cricket facility in central Lancashire

Construction has started on a high-quality professional and community cricket facility in central Lancashire, which will be the first of its kind.

L Andy Walker, Lancashire County Council’s Head of Business Growth R Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE, Deputy Commander, UK Strategic Command

Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise County’s ‘once in a generation’ cyber opportunity

Lancashire has announced the formation of a new collaborative initiative, The Lancashire Cyber Partnership (LCP) which will shape, support and promote the County’s world-class cyber strengths and fast-growing cyber ecosystem.

Vaping products can be targeted at children

Shop assistant fined £900 for selling disposable e-cigarette to a child

A Preston shop assistant has been ordered to pay fines and costs after failing an underage shopper test sting by Trading Standards officers.

Safeguarding Adults Week 2023

Safeguarding Adults Week set to launch in Lancashire

A vital campaign encouraging adults in Lancashire to stay safe and well is set to be launched.

County councillors Aidy Riggott and Shaun Turner join Serconnect directors Frank Bamber and Neil McKillop, who both took part in the Two Zero’s, and the Serconnect team.

Onwards and upwards for electrical infrastructure firm following BIBA win

A provider of electrical infrastructure to the commercial sector has praised Lancashire County Council’s scaleup support service after winning this year’s BIBA’s Scaleup award.

Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP Cropped

Eight Lancashire groups receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Eight groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 

Crowdfund Lancashire - football

Crowdfund Lancashire to welcome new applications as new funding round kicks off

Individuals, businesses and community groups are being invited to bring their sport and culture ideas to life though an exciting funding initiative that puts communities in the driving seat.

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Foster carers with foster child on bikes.

Boost of more than £1.2m funding for foster care recruitment

Lancashire County Council is one of five local authorities, along with Blackburn with Darwen, Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Blackpool Council, who were successful in a regional bid for Department for Education funding to become a pathfinder for the Regional Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub.

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New average speed cameras go live in Chorley and West Lancs

Enforcement of average speeds on the A581 between Rufford and Euxton has started as part of a major investment to improve safety on Lancashire's historically most dangerous roads.

The winners were Barden Primary School, who spoke about vaping; and Balshaw's Church of England High School, who debated crime and poverty

The Great Lancashire Debate winners are announced

Key topics for Lancashire's future have been discussed by schoolchildren during the Great Lancashire Debate.

LCC representatives and partners

Boost reveals new £3.9m business support programme in landmark 10th year

A business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire businesses start, grow and thrive has unveiled a new range of services, thanks to a fresh £3.9m funding deal.