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County Councillor Peter Buckley and Jennifer Jaynes from Preston City of Sanctuary

Lancashire's library network awarded Libraries of Sanctuary status

Lancashire County Council's entire library network has achieved the Libraries of Sanctuary Award for the vital role they play in supporting people who are seeking sanctuary.

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Proposals for extra funding and investment for Lancashire's adult social care providers

Proposals for a much-needed rise in funding and additional investment for adult social care providers are to be considered by Lancashire County Council's cabinet this week.

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Cabinet to consider parking plans to improve Fulwood bus

Councillors are to consider plans to restrict parking in a commercial area of Preston to reduce congestion and improve the local bus service.

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School admission arrangements for 2024/2025 set to be approved by cabinet

The timetable for admissions for Lancashire's primary and secondary schools and academies for 2024/2025 will be discussed by councillors this week.

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Funding of bus for Longton near Preston has been extended

Lancashire County Council is stepping in to extend funding of a bus service linking the villages of Longton and New Longton with Preston.

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New plans proposed for South Lancaster road scheme

The route of a proposed new road in Lancaster is set to be altered to protect an area of valuable ancient woodland.

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New lower fares for evening and weekend travel on most Lancashire bus services

Passengers can benefit from reduced fares from Monday including single ticket bus journeys for just £1 after 7pm. 

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Accrington manufacturer doubles staff and goes global with Access to Finance support

An Accrington company which manufactures steel workspaces and stations is experiencing sustained turnover and staff growth after moving into a larger unit it purchased with the help of a Lancashire County Council finance service.

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Turf-cutting ceremony marks the start of Clitheroe school-building project

A turf-cutting ceremony has marked the official start of a new school-building project in Clitheroe.

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Lancashire County Council's children's services rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Children's services in Lancashire are 'good' across the board.

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Have your say on Preston City Centre parking proposals

Changes to the way people park in Preston are being proposed to make the city centre a safe place to live, work and visit.

Members of the Lancashire delegation at the Convention of the North. Centre, Cllr Phillippa Williamson, leader of Lancashire County Council

Comments by Michael Gove on Lancashire devolution welcomed by council leader

The leader of Lancashire County Council has welcomed comments from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove that he wants to see a devolution deal for the county.