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Expansion of primary schools at Cottam and Broughton can be completed

Cottam Primary School The expansions of two primary schools in Preston will be completed after Lancashire County Council released almost £11m for the final phases of the projects. Cabinet members have agreed to […]

2 months ago
Calls for tougher measures than £200 fine against the dozens of shops who sell knives, vapes and cigs to kids

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Penalties should be toughened up for retailers who sell knives, vapes and cigarettes to anyone not old enough to buy them, Lancashire County Councillors have said. Currently, business-owners can be […]

2 months ago
Four large homes to be built in grounds of derelict Grimsargh House

The former Grimsargh House in Preston Road, Grimsargh Pic: Blog Preston A cluster of large detached houses is set to be built in the grounds of a derelict former care home in rural Preston. Town hall planners have given the green […]

2 months ago
Row over SEND support flaws at Lancashire County Council leads to failed calls for resignation

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston An attempt to topple the Lancashire County Council cabinet member responsible for special needs services for children has failed. The opposition Labour group on the authority forced an extraordinary meeting […]

2 months ago
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Plungington funeral home to be returned into use as two homes

Former H.J. Whalley and Sons Funeral Directors A former funeral home in Preston is to be converted into two domestic houses. The premises – on the corner of Ripon Street and Lowndes Street, in Plungington – were […]

2 months ago
Lancashire’s inherent economic and political complexities – and disagreements between councillors – slowing local government reorganisation agreement

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston All 15 Lancashire council leaders have agreed to put their names to a letter setting out their initial thoughts about what should happen to local government in the county after […]

2 months ago
Letter to government on what to do after 15 Lancashire councils are scrapped won’t have specific proposals

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston A letter due to be sent to the government from Lancashire this week setting out how to slash the number of councils in the county will not contain any suggestions […]

2 months ago
Intelligent traffic lights to form part of overhaul of A582 double roundabout at Farington

One of the A582 junctions set for an upgrade - the pair of roundabouts where Farington Road, Flensburg Way and Croston Road all meet Intelligent traffic lights that reduce the need for vehicles to stop and start will form a key part of plans to cut congestion on one of the busiest routes in […]

2 months ago
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