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Free programme of events to celebrate England's patron saint
A special programme of events is being held at Clitheroe Castle this month to mark St. George's Day.
Overwhelming majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement
Nearly 99% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September have been offered a place at one of their three first choice schools. This is set to increase as waiting lists are applied.
Kirkham Library to reopen in May after roof repairs
Kirkham Library will now reopen in May after vital repairs to its roof are completed.
New policy aims to support special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils
A key document that aims to create consistent and fair guidance to enable special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils has been approved by councillors.
Plans agreed to improve bus stops and tackle congestion in Preston
County Councillors have given the green light to proposals which aim to improve bus journeys and reduce congestion in the New Hall Lane area of Preston.
Councillors agree £6.1m boost for local transport
Lancashire County Council has agreed this year's programme of investment in local transport infrastructure – including road and cycle safety and improvements to local footpaths and bus stops.
Cabinet agrees extra £5.1m funding for road improvements
Lancashire County Council is investing an extra £5.1m in Lancashire's roads, bringing its maintenance budget for this year to around £35m.
Councillors take action to boost primary and secondary school places in Preston
Many schemes aimed at addressing the projected shortfall of primary and secondary school places in the Preston area have been approved by councillors.
East Lancs passengers urged to check bus changes
Bus users in East Lancashire will see some changes to timetables and enhanced services from April.
Lancashire Libraries are supporting voters to be election ready
With less than three weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for local district and borough council elections on 4 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready.
New High Sheriff of Lancashire is sworn in
King Charles appointed his first High Sheriff of Lancashire, as David Taylor CBE DL, was sworn in last Friday (31 March).
£2 flat fare bus scheme has been extended until June
Lancashire County Council is urging people to take advantage of good value bus travel following news that a scheme offering £2 fares has been extended.