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It is with the deepest sadness and respect that Lancashire's leaders remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our Queen and The Duke of Lancaster today.

The leader of Lancashire County Council has welcomed the Energy Price Guarantee announced by the Government, as councillors heard about what is being done locally to support residents.

Work to improve the safety of Watt Street Bridge in the Ribble Valley village of Sabden will get underway later this month.

Vital work being undertaken in Lancashire to support households this autumn and winter will be discussed by the county council's cabinet this week.

Proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit on several adjoining roads in Preesall will be considered by Lancashire County Council's cabinet this week.

It began way back in 1841 linking the rural communities of Knott End, Pilling and Preesall. Now, the future of the Knott End to Fleetwood ferry service is being secured, thanks to additional funding from Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council.

Proposals have been submitted to develop a major site in Central Lancashire, with a focus on high-quality employment uses which has the potential to create up to 5,600 full time jobs.

A new county council policy for Individual Service Funds, which give adults greater choice and flexibility about care and support they receive, is set to be approved.

Councillors are expected to take further action to bolster support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Lancashire, part of an ongoing strategy to increase provision across the county.

Online applications for Lancashire school places go live today, Thursday 1 September.

Construction of a ground-breaking new £7m care home in Garstang is now well underway.

Lancashire County Council has issued a revised financial forecast after analysing its anticipated funding levels and expenditure requirements over the next four years.