Lancashire County Council News

Thousands of trees have been planted at #Samlesbury Enterprise Zone, as part of landscaping and ecology work on the site. Our council leader Phillippa Williamson planted a tree during a visit to see the progress on the former BAE Systems runway site. 👉 news.lancashire.gov.uk/news/trees-pla…

Replanting scheme sees 500 trees planted as part of Ash dieback transformation 🌲🍃🌳 👇 gloo.to/6ptd

🏫 The majority of children starting secondary school in Lancashire this September will be going to their preferred school. Confirmatory emails of offers were sent families today, #National Offer Day. Read more 👇 gloo.to/6pLE #SchoolAdmissions #LCCSchoolAdmissions

Preparations for a new bus-only street in Preston city centre are underway, with signage now being installed ahead it coming into force later this year. Read more: gloo.to/6Zio

We're asking everyone to be prepared, and think about their journeys, ahead of a forecast for snow due to hit Lancashire tomorrow morning. Our gritting teams will be treating the main routes tonight, and before the morning rush hour #LancsWinter ➡️ gloo.to/6ZMc

We've recently introduced later journeys on some buses in Hyndburn, Preston and Lancaster, as well as new links in Chorley. The boost to timetables is thanks to new government funding received in support of our #BusServiceImprovementPlan ➡️ Find out more gloo.to/6ZeT

Councillors will be considering plans to extend a cycle track on the Fylde coast at next week's cabinet meeting. The 270m section would link an existing track on Clifton Drive North to lower traffic roads, completing a route between St Annes & Blackpool gloo.to/6Z4O

A ground-breaking service which aims to give children the Best Start in Life has been visited by Dame Andrea Leadsom, who saw first-hand the difference it is making to families' lives 👇 gloo.to/6dTX

A museum is building on an award nomination by delighting visitors with a railway-themed month fit for all ages. gloo.to/6BSm

Parents planning to apply for a primary school place in Lancashire for September 2024 have until Monday, 15th January. Making an online application via our website is the quickest and easiest way to apply for a place. Read more 👇 gloo.to/6k9A

Volunteers at some of Lancashire’s most historic buildings have opened up about their experiences of sharing their knowledge of the county’s heritage. Read more below gloo.to/6kjm

Healthy eating was on the menu when the Duchess of York visited pupils at Padiham Green CofE Primary School. She spent time at the school’s breakfast club, watched choir and dance performances and joined children around their Forest School campfire 👇 gloo.to/6k2u

A Fleetwood faker has been fined £2,500 after she was caught by our Trading Standards team selling counterfeit clothing and accessories at a local car boot sale 👇 gloo.to/6k8i

Talkzone, part of @LancashireYPS, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week. A special celebration event was held at The Zone in Burnley to mark the landmark anniversary. Read more 👇 gloo.to/63lj

Outline planning permission has been given for a major employment site in Central Lancashire, which aims to create thousands of new jobs. Find out more in our news release: gloo.to/63ap

Shock new figures have revealed that there have been 27 fires since the start of 2023 at Lancashire's waste facilities, caused by batteries that were not recycled properly. Find out more 👇 gloo.to/63zT

A Lancashire museum is countering the frosty weather this winter by becoming a place for all seasons, offering a welcoming host of activities for people of all ages to get involved with. Read more 👇 gloo.to/63P2

An advent calendar style campaign which highlights the joys of fostering is running throughout December 🎄 Our video, which tells foster carer Denise's story, will be shared on our social media to kick off the campaign tomorrow (Friday, Dec 1). 👇 gloo.to/63nT

An advent calendar style campaign which highlights the joys of fostering is running throughout December 🎄 Our video, which tells our foster carer Denise's story, will be shared on our social media to kick off the campaign tomorrow (Friday, Dec 1). 👇 gloo.to/63nT

Calling all creatives in the run-up to Christmas 🎅 We'd love for you to spread some festive cheer by making an animal-themed card to help care home residents to tackle loneliness, as part of our annual Cards for Kindness campaign Find out more 👇 gloo.to/638o