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Burnley Queen Street Mill

Experience Lancashire's historic sites for free in heritage celebration

A range of tours will bring Lancashire's historical sites to new audiences as libraries, archives, castles and museums will open to the public for a weekend of free events.

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 aims to 'create hope through action'

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 takes place this weekend (Sunday 10 September), which sees people across the world taking the opportunity to raise awareness and consider the impact of suicide in our communities.

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Fresh proposals to improve SEND provision in Lancashire to go before cabinet

Councillors are set to approve numerous actions aimed at further bolstering special needs provision across Lancashire over the coming years.

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Plans aim to give everyone a fair chance to find a parking space

Councillors are to consider new plans to rebalance on-street parking in Preston to make sure residents, businesses and visitors all have a fair chance to find a convenient space.

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New report says long term plan to improve roads is on track

New reports to Lancashire County Council's cabinet present a 'health check' of Lancashire's roads, outline plans to invest in maintenance to a number of roundabouts, and propose new standards for critical braking surfaces which prevent vehicles from skidding.

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New funding rules for residential short break services for adults with disabilities

Vital residential short break services helping unpaid carers and the people they care for are to get new funding rules.

An image of County Hall in Preston city centre

Statement on Lancashire schools

The following is a statement from Lancashire County Council regarding investigations into the possible presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Lancashire schools.

 

There are plans to install speed cushions on Church Brow and Halton Road and reduce traffic speeds to create a 20mph zone

New speed cushions to help reduce accidents and calm traffic in Halton

Lancashire County Council is due to discuss plans to introduce traffic calming measures in the village of Halton.

Teacher pointing at board in a primary school class.

Refreshed strategy aims to improve outcomes for children and young people

A revised strategy that aims to improve outcomes for children who are unable to attend mainstream school or at risk of exclusion has been approved by councillors.

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Apply online now for a school place in Lancashire

Online applications for Lancashire school places go live today, Friday 1 September.

Helmshore Viaduct Muddy Path

Major improvements due for Helmshore Viaduct path as part of cycleway scheme

Helmshore Viaduct is due to be temporarily closed for major work to make the path across it better for walking and cycling all year round.

From left, Tony Barlow, LCC's  fostering team; Zafar Ali, Pendle Council; LCC Councillor Cosima Towneley; Assad Mahmood, Pendle Council; David Walker, Pendle Borough Council; and Alicia Butterworth, LCC's fostering team

Recycling vehicles spread the word about fostering across the North West

A series of fostering adverts are being shared on fleets of recycling vehicles across the North West.