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Couple encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering

A couple who foster for Lancashire County Council are calling for more members of the LGBTQ+ community to find out more about the service.

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New design unveiled for a new tram bridge

The final design has been unveiled for a new structure that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble linking Preston city centre and South Ribble.  

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Statement from Lancashire's Director of Public Health

Lancashire's Director of Public health has released a statement following a rise in measles cases in England and the North West, including in Preston.

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Meet the new Public Transport Safety Officers out and about from today

Specially trained Public Transport Safety Officers are patrolling buses and bus stations from this week.

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Updated A582 proposals on the agenda

New plans to improve journeys on the A582 in South Ribble and provide better provisions for buses, walking and cycling were discussed at Lancashire County Council's Cabinet on Thursday 7 March.

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Councillors agree £32m investment for roads and transport

Lancashire County Council's cabinet has agreed to invest over £32m in maintaining its highway infrastructure over the coming year. Today's decision means the council will invest in work on roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and other vital infrastructure across the county.

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Book your free place on Lancashire's Easter HAF programme

Families across Lancashire are being urged to not delay and book places for children on one of the many holiday activities and food (HAF) clubs taking place this Easter.

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Devolution supported in public consultation

Plans for an historic devolution deal to bring extra powers and money to Lancashire have received support in a public consultation.

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Extra financial support for Lancashire's foster carers

An additional £960,000 is set to be given to foster carers across Lancashire.

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Public health bosses back new campaign to drive up childhood vaccinations

Public health bosses in Lancashire are urging families to protect their children against serious diseases that are re-emerging in England and the North West.

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Illegal vapes seized following string of raids

Oversized vapes were among items confiscated in a series of recent raids. Non-regulation vapes pose a danger as they may contain different amounts of nicotine to the amounts stated on the packaging.

Councillor Shaun Turner and Councillor Carole Haythornthwaite planted the 500th tree

Five hundred trees planted for Ash dieback transformation

A replanting scheme has seen 500 trees planted along roads in Clitheroe.