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Consultation is underway on proposed school expansions

A consultation is now live on proposed expansions at Lea Community Primary School and Longridge High School

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It’s a goal! Lancashire County Council joins UK wide campaign to recruit more foster carers during the World Cup

Lancashire County Council is joining up with local authorities from across the UK to form a new virtual team for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers.

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Project to transform nature reserve at former quarry is due to start within weeks

A new project that aims to transform a nature reserve at the site of a former quarry is due to start within weeks.

Quarry Hill, a former landfill site in Nelson, is one of a number of public open spaces across Lancashire created in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Lancashire County Council has teamed up with community interest company Proffitts – Investing in Communities, to make it 'more welcoming and attractive.'

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Have your say in the National Highways and Transport Survey

Local people are being asked for their views on Lancashire's highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.

A view of the outside of the proposed cricket pavilion, with one of the pitches on the right hand side and spectators watching the match.

Archaeology dig at proposed cricket site

Archaeology work will be taking place at the site of the proposed Farington cricket facility in Central Lancashire.

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East Lancs tradesmen fined following trading standards prosecutions

Two East Lancashire tradesmen have been fined by the courts for breaking consumer protection regulations.

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Extra investment is helping to keep highways drains clear

Lancashire County Council has invested an extra £500,000 to ensure its highways teams are better equipped to respond to problems with blocked drains.

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Enforcement of Burnley bus lane to start soon

Lancashire County Council is to begin using traffic cameras to enforce bus-only restrictions in the centre of Burnley.

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Lancashire Teaching Agency celebrates 20th anniversary

The Lancashire Teaching Agency (LTA) marks 20 years of service to education in Lancashire, which has resulted in more than 1,000 school staff being placed in the county.

Vaping products can be targeted at children

Underage buyers able to illegally purchase dangerous products in test sting operation

Underage buyers were able to illegally purchase dangerous products including a knife, alcohol, tobacco and e-cigs in shops across the east of the county in a recent enforcement sting.

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Lancashire celebrates Youth Work Week 2022

Lancashire County Council is celebrating the valued role youth workers and young people play in our communities as part of Youth Work Week.

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Have your say on transformative traffic proposals in Preston city centre

Residents are being asked to have their say on changes that signal a major step in the transformation of Preston city centre.