Lancashire County Council2 days agoCouncil may take legal action over devolution planUnder devolution proposals, Lancashire's 15 councils would be replaced by four new local authorities.2 days ago7 days agoBacking for city council to take on refugee support roleIt comes after Reform UK-led Lancashire County Council announced it would withdraw from the role.7 days ago26 Sept 2026Getting mayor in Lancashire a 'priority for PM'Devolution minister Jim McMahon has been speaking to council leaders in Lancashire.26 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Lollipop lady's plea amid school crossing patrol shortageGill Rimmer has helped pupils cross the road at a school in New Longton, Preston, for 31 years.24 Sept 202618 Sept 2026'Bonkers' toll proposed for six-mile stretch of M65 The council-run stretch of the M65, between Burnley and Colne, needs funds of £15m for major repairs.18 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Sand shortage 'could affect home building plans'A shortage of raw materials could mean more quarries need to be created, a report reveals.17 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Councillor first to defect from Reform to LabourNigel Swales says he has "growing concerns about Reform's ability to deliver at a local level".7 Sept 20264 Sept 2026County council to step back from refugee roleThe county council says the decision relates to administration rather than the support available to refugees.4 Sept 20263 Sept 2026'Children failed' after call for new school rejectedCampaigners are angry the nearest high school to a rapidly expanding part of Preston is three miles away.3 Sept 2026...
