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Expansion of two Preston primary schools set to take a big step forward

Councillors are set to approve the release of £10.9 million to enable the permanent expansion at two primary schools in Preston to be completed.

Fish & Chip Range

Helmshore Mills to explore Lancashire's forgotten history with 50 Objects exhibition

An exhibition bringing together the amazing items that characterises Lancashire's history, heritage and people is set to open to the public in May.

London Road, Preston

AI-driven traffic management tool is being trialled in Preston to improve bus journeys

An innovative new traffic management tool that aims to improve reliability for buses in real time through the power of AI is being trialled in Preston.

Women Scaling Up - celebration day

Lancashire businesses continue to scale new heights with help from Two Zero

The growth of Lancashire’s scaleup economy was significantly better than the UK average over the past five years, according to figures from national scaleup body, The Scaleup Institute.

Social worker graduate Katie

Meet our newest social workers who are supporting adults and children across Lancashire

A group of 20 newly qualified social workers have started working at Lancashire County Council after completing a three-year degree apprenticeship programme.

The Red Rosettes

Entries open for Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025

Talented choir singers across Lancashire are being urged to enter the prestigious Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

Jim Carter (DL), former deputy chairman of the Eric Wright Group and Deputy Lieutenant, who is set to be Lancashire's new High Sheriff.

Lancashire's new High Sheriff - and his passion for helping turn lives around

"I've had a lump in my throat from seeing what can be achieved by kids who've come in, troubled, with no self-esteem and left with careers."

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Cricket site looking tree-mendous as planting efforts in full swing

Hundreds of trees are being planted at a pioneering cricket site which will provide a second home to Lancashire Cricket. 

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A582 plans submitted to improve journeys in South Ribble

A key milestone has been reached in plans to deliver improvements to journeys on the A582 in Preston and South Ribble.

County Councillor Michael Green, cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing, pictured during Operation Sceptre.2

Council call for more powers and funding to help stop underage sales of knives and vapes

Members of Lancashire County Council have called for tougher penalties for businesses that sell knives and vapes to children.

AnyBus smartcard

Calls for bus fares to return to £2 a trip

Calls have been made for bus fares to be reduced back to £2 a trip, at today's Full Council meeting.

Lancashire SEND Partnership

Action plan developed to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND

A key document that aims to drive improvements for children and young with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will take a crucial step next week.