Getting a flu jab could help vulnerable people stay healthy over the winter months and Lancashire County Council is urging people to get vaccinated and is offering advice to help […]
M6 junction 34 southbound exit sliproad closed 7 – 8 November
Drivers exiting the M6 from the north at junction 34 in Lancaster are being advised of an important phase of Lancashire County Council’s £124.5 million Heysham Link project. A weekend […]
Heritage days open historic doors across Lancaster – and Lancashire
Some of Lancashire County Council‘s historic buildings will open their doors between Thursday 10th and Sunday 13th September as part of a national promotion of local attractions. The Heritage Open […]
Over £220 million of cuts ahead for Lancashire County Council
A report for Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has revealed that it will need to save an additional £223m by April 2020, to tackle a funding gap caused by reduced government […]
Preston New Road shale gas application refused
Anti-fracking campaigners converging on County Hall today Photo by Miles Newman People all over the UK – and most particularly Lancashire and the Fylde are celebrating today as members of […]
Roseacre Wood shale gas application refused
Members of Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee (DCC) have voted to refuse the application by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas at Roseacre Wood by […]
Fracking decision deferred until Monday as Council hustled by corporate lawyers
Demonstrators outside County Hall today Photo by Miles Newman Members of Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee have voted to defer consideration of applications relating to a site at Preston […]
National demonstrations in Preston this week as Council decides fracking applications
Lancashire County councillors have been receiving messages from all over the world urging them to reject Cuadrilla’s applications for fracking exploration at their meetings this week. The New York State […]
Recommendations Published on Shale Gas Planning Applications
Lancashire County Council has published its officers’ recommendations on the applications by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas at Preston New Road and Roseacre Wood, by […]
Call for Greater Powers for Lancashire
The Leader of Lancashire County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Chancellor, George Osborne, of more powers for cities but stressed the importance of devolving similar powers and funding […]