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Monday, Nov 17

20

‘It’s cruel’: relatives of residents react to proposal to close Lancashire care homes

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Elderly residents of care home left anxious after Reform-led county council started consultation over plans for its closure

Friday, Oct 17

08

Reform UK-led council refuses fracking ban call

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Lancashire County Council rejects a motion calling on the government to permanently ban fracking.

Monday, May 12

22

Reform UK appoint ex-Tory as new leader of county council

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The next leader of Lancashire County Council Stephen Atkinson says he "can't wait to start".

Friday, May 2

18

Reform UK seizes control of Lancashire County Council as Tories suffer huge loss

Reform UK has seized power of Lancashire County Council after storming to victory and dealing a crushing blow to the Conservatives

Reform UK seizes control of Lancashire County Council as Tories suffer huge loss

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Reform UK has seized power of Lancashire County Council after storming to victory and dealing a crushing blow to the Conservatives

Full list of councils Reform control following local elections 2025

Reform has taken over a number of councils in the local elections - including Lancashire County Council

17

Nigel Farage's Reform UK takes control of Lancashire County Council

Reform UK has now won 43 seats in this week's local elections - handing them overall control of Lancashire County Council

Reform UK storms to victory in Lancashire

The party won 53 of the county council's 84 seats as it swept to power, unseating both Conservative and Labour local leaders.

Reform UK takes control of Lancashire County Council

Nigel Farage's party has won overall control of the county

Friday, Apr 25

12

Councils progress 484,000 sq ft Heysham shed plan

Lancaster City Council and Lancashire County Council are working up plans for a 59-acre industrial scheme off Imperial Road.

Tuesday, Apr 8

18

Council shuts recycling centres to 'overwhelming demand in sunny weather' - as map shows how long the glorious weather will last in your area

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Residents have voiced their anger after Lancashire County Council announced the temporary closure of three recycling centres following the 'high demand'.

Tuesday, Feb 11

Wynn becomes Lancashire chief executive

Mark Wynn originally joined the county council in April 2023 as director of resources before taking on the chief executive role in an interim capacity last August.

Monday, Jan 27

17

How a row involving Red Hot Chili Peppers could affect Manchester United's new super-stadium: Court dispute between council

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MIKE KEEGAN: Trafford council has taken Lancashire county cricket club to court - in a move that may have serious ramifications for Manchester United 's plans for a new stadium.

Thursday, Jan 2

16

Council pays out nearly £200,000 in compensation to drivers for pothole damage

Lancashire County Council has had to shell out in some of the cases brought against it

Friday, May 24

14

UKREiiF | Lancashire’s moment

Lancashire County Council, Preston City Council, and Blackpool Council came to the Leeds-based convention to do business – launching a county-wide investment prospectus, the Preston 35 regeneration plan, and the anticipated Silicon Sands…

Wednesday, Feb 28

10

I live in an ex-council house and have a pink front door - but my neighbours complained it is 'offensive' and now inspectors are coming round

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Michelle Whitney, a business owner from Ormskirk, received a letter from Lancashire County Council warning that they were sending inspectors to her home after receiving a 'complaint' about the door.

Saturday, Feb 24

02

Keir Starmer condemned as 'too weak' to act over anti-Semitism after dumped Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali pictured lunching with Labour council group

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Mr Ali, suspended from the party for claiming Israel had 'allowed' the October 7 Hamas attack, was seen with Labour councillors at Lancashire County Council's budget meeting.

Thursday, Feb 8

14

Local Council Funding Boost

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Lancashire County Council’s budget is set to be boosted by an extra £85 million over the next financial year thanks to an increase in the Local Government Finance Settlement (LGFS).

Thursday, Dec 14

5,600 new full-time jobs to be created at Lancashire Central site

Planning permission has been granted to Lancashire County Council and Maple Grove Developments for an employment site at Lancashire Central which will create 5,600 new jobs and boost the local economy by an estimated £390 million annually.

Thursday, Dec 7

18

Lancashire approves 1.6m sq ft commercial scheme despite looming legal challenge

The 160-acre Lancashire Central is being delivered by Maple Grove Developments for the county council, but there is an ongoing dispute about the lawfulness of the partnership.