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Cllr Aidy Riggott with the plans for Lancashire Central

Approval given for major employment site in Central Lancashire

Lancashire County Council and its development partner Maple Grove Developments have secured planning permission for the Lancashire Central site at Cuerden, which aims to create thousands of new jobs. 

Don't Bin Batteries

Batteries igniting after being binned caused 27 fires across Lancashire's waste facilities

Shock new figures have revealed that there have been 27 fires since the start of 2023 at Lancashire's waste facilities, caused by batteries that were not recycled properly.

County Hall gates

Work to balance the books paying off as council reports improved financial position

Ongoing work to drive down a projected overspend across Lancashire County Council is starting to pay off, though much work remains to deliver a balanced budget by the end of the financial year.

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M55 to Heyhouses Link Road taking shape ready for Spring opening

Local leaders have visited the site of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road to see how construction is progressing.

Lancashire Safeguarding Adults Board

Safeguarding report on vital measures to help vulnerable people set to be discussed

A crucial safeguarding report on vital measures to help vulnerable people in Lancashire is set to be considered by Lancashire County Council.

Photo by Robin Zahler, courtesy of Light Up Lancaster 2

Arts Lancashire unveils Lancashire County of Song 2024

Arts Lancashire supported by Lancashire County Council and in association with Horse + Bamboo and Encounter Voices proudly announces the launch of Lancashire County of Song 2024 (CoS24), a groundbreaking initiative celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Lancashire's singing traditions.

Clitheroe Castle Museum snow

Warm welcome for museum visitors over Christmas period

A Lancashire museum is countering the frosty weather this winter by becoming a place for all seasons, offering a welcoming host of activities for people of all ages to get involved with.

County Hall gates

£19m Household Support Fund now distributed in full across Lancashire

A vital support fund designed to help vulnerable families cover the cost of essentials has now been distributed in full across Lancashire, totalling more than £19m this year alone.

An image of County Hall in Preston city centre

Crucial vision for helping unpaid adult carers to be discussed

A vital blueprint for improving life for adult carers and those they care for in Lancashire is set to be considered.

Teacher pointing at board in a primary school class.

Cabinet to take action to pave the way for hundreds of new special school places

Ambitious plans that pave the way for the creation of hundreds of new special school places in Lancashire are expected to be approved this week.

Winter HAF

Book your free place now on Lancashire's Winter 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 over the Christmas holidays.

Lancashire devolution signing-9

Consultation launched to shape future of Lancashire

Residents and businesses are being urged to have their say in shaping the future of Lancashire.