Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership Limited (LWDP), a company owned by Lancashire County Council, has ceased trading, 11 years after it was set up to support workforce development activities in the […]
Lancashire County Council’s fund to support rural life in Lancashire – details announced
Old School Brewery, a microbrewery based near Warton Crag, has benefitted from the LEADER fund. Photo: Lancahsire County Council Rural companies in Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a […]
Advice available for Lancashire young people who need help
A Lancashire County Council service for young people is gearing up to cope with demand over the festive period. Talkzone, provided by the Council’s Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Service, offers […]
Don’t forget to apply for a primary school place for your child
If your child is starting primary school in 2017, don’t forget to put applying for their school place on your Christmas list. The closing date for applications is 15th January […]
Lancaster’s new Park and Ride opens on Friday with free parking
People will be able to park for free at Lancaster’s new Park and Ride service when it first opens to encourage drivers to give it a try – and appeal […]
Gritters get ready for a cold weekend
Lancashire’s gritters are gearing up to keep the county moving over the weekend, with further wintry showers and icy conditions forecast tonight (Friday). The cold conditions are forecast to last […]
Light Up Lancaster event at Lancaster Library
Lancaster Library will host an event as part of the annual Light Up Lancaster arts festival this month. ‘One Dark Night’ will be held on Friday 4th November from 5.00 until […]
Government forces fracking onto Lancashire
Demonstrators protesting today’s decision The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid today allowed Cuadrilla’s appeal against the county council’s decision to refuse permission for fracking at the […]
Could you be a Councillor and stand for what you believe in?
Lancashire County Council is asking people to consider if they could be a councillor ahead of next year’s county elections – and had organised two events in Preston in October […]
Independent review confirms funding cuts will put Lancashire County Council in the red to meet legal provisions
Lancashire County Council has published an independent review of its finances which confirms that thanks to Tory government funding cuts, its long-term financial position is not sustainable, even if it […]