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New county council chairman pays tribute to predecessor as he is sworn into new role
Alan Cullens BEM has recently been elected as the Chairman of Lancashire County Council following the untimely death of the incumbent Chairman, County Councillor Keith Iddon, who passed away very unexpectedly on 29 June 2023.
Appeal for adopters to provide loving homes for brothers and sisters
A new campaign has been launched (Monday 18 September) to recruit adopters willing to give brothers and sisters a loving home by adopting them.
Consultation begins on safer parking proposals for Warton village
Lancashire County Council is proposing new parking restrictions for Warton village in Lancaster district to improve road safety and traffic flow.
Nurseries reach Gold standard offering healthy eating choices to youngsters
A string of nurseries across Lancashire have been given awards for their work offering healthier eating choices to the children in their care.
Darwen business celebrates expansion following Access to Finance support
A vehicle storage facility based in Darwen has recruited two additional members of staff after installing new infrastructure at its site using funds secured with the help of Lancashire County Council's finance service, Access to Finance, and now hopes to continue its expansion.
Play your part in new plans to increase walking and cycling in Lancashire
People are once again being invited to have their say on what they think could be improved in their area to help encourage more people to walk and cycle.
New Fylde link road set to open early next year
Construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road is making good progress, however a number of issues over recent months mean it is now scheduled to open in spring 2024.
Beauty spot is on the right path after essential repairs
Essential repair work has taken place on a crumbling footpath at Healey Dell Nature Reserve.
After erosion caused part of the path to crumble away, Lancashire County Council's Public Rights of Way staff teamed up with Rossendale Borough Council and Rochdale Borough Council to rebuild the surface of the path and install a new safety rail, ensuring public safety.
Lancashire takes next step towards grant from £343m electric vehicle chargepoint fund
Lancashire is one step closer to a slice of a national £343m fund for electric vehicle public charge points.
Statement from cabinet member for Education and Skills on RAAC in Lancashire
County Councillor Jayne Rear, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for Education and Skills, has updated cabinet on the ongoing situation regarding Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Lancashire.
Strong financial management sees council in a better financial position than forecast
Strong financial management across Lancashire County Council has seen the authority report a very small overspend for the last financial year.
Lancashire Artist of the Year 2023 winner and finalists revealed
Artists from across the county have been honoured at a special celebration event to bring the first ever Lancashire Artist of the Year competition to a close.