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Kirkham Library

Kirkham Library temporarily shuts its doors for roof repairs

Kirkham Library is set to close from next week while vital repairs take place.

Aldermen photo

Former councillors receive Honorary Aldermen status for service to the county council

The distinguished title can be given to any former county councillor who, in the opinion of the county council, provided eminent services whilst serving the council.

OrmskirkBusStation1

New Ormskirk bus station due to open soon

Councillors met this week to check on progress with Ormskirk's modern new bus station, which is expected to be ready to open and welcome passengers in around two weeks' time.

County Hall Preston

Millions of pounds worth of funding to go to those in need in Lancashire

Lancashire County Council welcomes the allocation of millions of pounds worth of government funds to go to those most in need in the region.

Lancashire County Council

Inquest into death of Nicola Bulley opened

An inquest into the death of Nicola Bulley has been opened by HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

 

Participation strategy launch

Lancashire County Council puts the voices of children and young people first with Participation Strategy

Unveiled at a recent launch event, Lancashire County Council's Participation Strategy aims to strengthen the voices of children and young people across Lancashire.

Cllr Scott Smith with trader Amanda Hanson from Sweet William Florists

Traders in Burnley are 'very much' open for business

Traders in Burnley took part in a meet-and-greet with council representatives to share the message that they are 'very much open for business'.

Volunteer Maureen Roberts has been helping at the site since 2003

Nature reserve at former quarry is transformed

A nature reserve at the site of a former quarry has been transformed.

The badly repaired roof

Fraudulent roofer who conned elderly residents is jailed for second time

A fraudulent roofer has been jailed for the second time for ripping off retired victims in Lancashire.

County Hall gates

Council refers itself to Information Commissioner's Office

Lancashire County Council has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office following a data breach involving its new HR and finance system. 

Donald and Margaret Worsnop

'Loved up' couple renew wedding vows on Valentine's Day after dementia takes precious memories

A 'loved-up' couple in their eighties have renewed their vows on Valentine's Day after dementia robbed them of their treasured memories.

Announcing the naming of Edith Rigby Way. Pictured from left to right are Aidy Riggott, Nicola Elsworth and Matthew Brown pictured on the new road

Preston Western Distributor Road to be named after Preston Heroine

The new Preston Western Distributor Road, linking parts of Preston and the Fylde to the M55 motorway, is to receive an official new name.