Lancashire County Council News
News from Lancashire County Council. LCM Environmental services, a fuel, energy and infrastructure business headquartered in Padiham, has expanded its team and services and embarked on a major rebrand after receiving scaleup …
New children's homes set to open in Lancashire
Oct 21, 2024 · The Lancashire County Council scheme called 'Where Our Children Live' (WOCL), will see up to 15 new children's homes created, including specialist homes, to meet the changing needs of children in the council's care.
The Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire
Proposals to create a Combined County Authority for Lancashire have passed a crucial stage after the Government signalled it was happy to proceed with the plan.
Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise …
Nov 17, 2023 · The Partnership’s members: Lancashire County Council (LCC); the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP); the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan); Lancaster University; BAE Systems; and the National Cyber Force (NCF); will also maximise the County’s once in a generation cyber opportunity, and all the benefits a thriving …
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
Nov 27, 2023 · Powers and budgets will be devolved from central government to Lancashire through a new Combined County Authority; More than £20m will be provided to Lancashire through the deal to invest in their local priorities.
Archive News - Lancashire County Council News
News from Lancashire County Council. After a busy few days preparing for the snow and ice, gritting crews are continuing their efforts to make Lancashire roads safe.
Devolution announcement heralded as ‘amazing news for county’
Nov 22, 2023 · The announcement to offer the deal was made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as part of today's Autumn Statement. If given approval, the proposed deal will transfer new money and powers from central government to a newly created Combined County Authority.
Gritting teams continue to plough on to keep Lancashire's roads …
4 days ago · After a busy few days preparing for the snow and ice, gritting crews are continuing their efforts to make Lancashire roads safe. Weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place in the North West. Overnight saw freezing temperatures in parts of Lancashire and our gritting teams were out in the ...
Formation of Lancashire Combined County Authority takes major …
Nov 27, 2024 · Yesterday the Statutory Instrument which will enable the formation of the new body was laid in Parliament. The first shadow meeting of the organisation was also held at County Hall in Preston, in preparation for the first full meeting of the authority in the new year.
Top Government officials invited to Lancashire to discuss …
May 25, 2023 · On 2 February 2022 the Government published its long-awaited levelling up policy paper Levelling Up the United Kingdom. This includes details of a new devolution framework, the establishment of a new independent data body and a new Levelling Up Advisory Council.