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Lancashire this week took its place at the centre of the UK’s investment conversation at UKREiiF 2026.

The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council, 47, began his working life in the Royal Navy as an operator mechanic.

A bus route that stopped operating in Preston seven years ago will be able to run again once a range of Traffic Regulation Orders are introduced.

Lancashire is at a pivotal moment for health, wellbeing and prosperity, with strong foundations in place to give children the best possible start in life and prevent poor health earlier and more effectively.

A new countywide Civic Pride action plan has been unveiled to celebrate Lancashire’s identity, improve the everyday places where people live, work and spend time, and help communities feel prouder of where they live.

Councillors have approved a new plan setting out where the County Council will focus its efforts this financial year to make the biggest difference for residents, alongside a £5million boost for highways.

Plans to help every child and young person thrive in school are set to be unveiled.

With the fastest productivity growth of any UK region and a £466bn economy, the North of England is today uniting to showcase global investment opportunities. Today’s inaugural Great North Investment Summit brings forward a major pipeline of investable opportunities from across the region.

More than 160 packets of illicit cigarettes have been seized from two shops in Nelson.

A social worker who supports her local church to serve free hot meals each Sunday has been recognised for making an outstanding contribution to safeguarding.

The County Council has received positive feedback from an independent review by the Local Government Association (LGA), which recognises the strong progress the council has made over the past 12 to 18 months. 

Lancashire County Council is asking people to have their say on plans to create 220 extra SEND places in Lancashire.