A new £5.9m scheme to boost adult numeracy skills in Lancashire will move forward this autumn. The government’s flagship Multiply programme will be delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, […]
2 years ago ‘Much-loved’ South Ribble councillor Bill Evans passes away aged 62Tributes have poured in for South Ribble councillor Bill Evans, who has sadly passed away aged 62. Councillor Evans, a much-loved Dad to Hayley and Kim and a dearly loved brother, […]
2 years ago Preston City Council adopts Leighton Street Traveller sitePreston Council has agreed to adopt the Leighton Street Traveller site and will now take on its management responsibilities. On 24 February, Preston City Council unanimously agreed they would adopt […]
2 years ago Preston political leaders unite in tribute to councillor John BrownePreston councillors have paid their respects to Councillor John Browne, who has sadly passed away aged 71. As the longest sitting member of Preston City Council, John worked as Chair […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Lancashire Resilience Hub to mark pandemic achievementsSpeaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle has visited a local mental health hub to celebrate its achievements during the pandemic. On Friday 11 March, the Chorley MP […]
2 years ago Lancashire County Council’s Covid-19 vaccine work praised by governmentA UK Government case study has named Lancashire Council an area of ‘good practice’ for its work vaccinating vulnerable residents. The Department of Health and Social Care’s Adult Social Care […]
2 years ago Lancashire County Council confirm council tax increase and budget plans for 2022Lancashire County Council has this week set a £5 million levelling up fund to improve services across the county. The approved package of measures aims to improve roads, libraries, support […]
2 years ago Judge backs South Ribble Borough Council over sacking chief executiveAn employment tribunal has backed a decision to sack a former South Ribble Borough Council chief executive. The tribunal vindicated South Ribble Borough Council’s decision to dismiss Heather McManus in […]
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