Skerton Councillors Karen Leytham and Janet Hall dispute the claims made by Lancashire County Council in last week’s Lancaster Guardian that the closure of Skerton Community High School is not […]
Transport expert warns against ‘localisation’ of railways
John Whitelegg Local transport expert Professor John Whitelegg has warned against proposals from Lancashire County Council to get the government to press ahead with plans to hand powers to manage […]
Skerton High School: Local MP David Morris opposes closure
(Updated 21st August to correct information about Hornby High): Sitting MP David Morris has announced he will campaign against the closure of the Skerton High Community School, joining oppostion from […]
Consultation in autumn on future of Skerton High School
Lancashire County Council has confirmed it is to consult on the possible closure of Skerton High Community School, citing low pupil numbers and teaching standards. The possible closure comes three […]
Lancashire County Council suspends Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of Lancashire County Council Phil Halsall has been suspended from work pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation. The council’s Urgency Committee made the decision in a […]
Free Health Checks To Help Lancashire Live Longer
Public Health bosses at Lancashire County Council are urging people in Lancashire to live longer by getting themselves checked out by their GP. Free NHS Health Checks are available to […]
Heatwave: don’t go into meltdown
It’s a scorcher! And Lancashire County Council’s new public health chief is urging residents to look after themselves during the hottest summer weather for years. Temperatures in Lancashire have been […]
County council backs minimum price for alcohol
County councillors in Lancashire are calling on the government to introduce a minimum price for alcohol. Lancashire County Council – in partnership with other councils – is to lobby local […]
Lancashire County Council to tackle £300m budget challenge
County Council leader Jennifer Mein: “challenging” times ahead as more cuts demanded by government Lancashire County Council is to develop a four-year budget strategy to find savings worth around £300m, […]
Free ‘Drive Safely for Longer’ course for over-65s
Places are available on a popular course which helps older people to keep driving safely for longer. The course has been developed by Lancashire County Council to boost confidence and […]