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WEBThe Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire. An east Lancashire takeaway has been fined more than £8,000 after being prosecuted for food allergen breaches. On Friday 20 September, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony. "Seeing Freddie's joyful smile every day …
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WEBResidents urged to dispose of batteries carefully after blaze at HWRC. Residents are being reminded of how important it is to dispose of batteries properly after a 'dead battery' spontaneously combusted at a Household Waste Recycling Centre on Sunday. Environment and Climate Change. 09 Sep 2024.
Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Lancashire has announced the formation of a new collaborative initiative, The Lancashire Cyber Partnership (LCP) which will shape, support and promote the County’s world-class cyber strengths and fast-growing cyber ecosystem.
The Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire
WEB6 days ago · Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has told the leaders of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council, that the statutory tests to implement the proposal have been met. The Government now intend to bring the matter …
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
WEBNov 27, 2023 · An historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Lancashire has been signed by the Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is delivering this landmark deal between Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Council backs Combined County Authority for Lancashire
WEBMar 14, 2024 · County Councillors have backed plans to set up a Combined County Authority (CCA) in Lancashire. At a meeting this afternoon, members of Lancashire County Council considered the outcome of the devolution consultation and subsequently agreed to submit the county's historic devolution proposal to …
Consultation launched to shape future of Lancashire
WEBDec 1, 2023 · The consultation, which will run for eight weeks until January 26, is a chance for residents, businesses and anyone else in the region to give their feedback on a number of important areas included in the proposal. These include improving public transport, boosting economic prosperity, and improving employment and skills.
New chairman of Lancashire County Council hails Lancashire's …
WEBMay 24, 2024 · The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council is looking forward to a bright future for the region. Councillor Tim Ashton will notch up no less than 48 cumulative years in local government during his forthcoming year as chairman, with two decades under his belt on the county council and 28 years as a Fylde Borough Councillor.
Landmark devolution deal moves a step closer | Lancashire County ...
WEBJul 13, 2023 · A landmark devolution deal for Lancashire has moved a step closer after the Government’s Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison signalled her in principle support.
Lancashire is working together to take more control of our shared ...
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Lancashire's political leaders will come together today to launch their shared ambition for the future of the county. At a ceremony to mark Lancashire Day in the Palace of Westminster, representatives from county, unitary, district and borough councils will celebrate the publication of the historic Lancashire 2050 Framework.