Lancashire County Council7 days agoCouncillor first to defect from Reform to LabourNigel Swales says he has "growing concerns about Reform's ability to deliver at a local level".7 days ago4 Sept 2026County council to step back from refugee roleThe county council says the decision relates to administration rather than the support available to refugees.4 Sept 20263 Sept 2026'Children failed' after call for new school rejectedCampaigners are angry the nearest high school to a rapidly expanding part of Preston is three miles away.3 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Ferry operator disappointed over funding decisionThe future of the ferry service remains uncertain after Lancashire County Council declined to increase funding.2 Sept 202626 Aug 2026MP calls on council to pay more to save ferry serviceLancashire County Council and Wyre Council are at loggerheads over who should cover the cost.26 Aug 202629 Jul 2026Is Lancashireism an alternative to Manchesterism?A Reform county councillor argues that Manchesterism will not work in an area without a city at its heart.29 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Lancashire to get four new councils, BBC understandsFour unitary authorities will replace 15 councils in the current two-tier system, the BBC understands.16 Jul 202614 Jul 2026'We don't need one-way system' - Southport locals Measures were introduced on roads around Halsall for the British Open Golf at Royal Birkdale, Southport.14 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Work on £77m road project still a year awayThe works at Croston Road and Centurion Way have survived a cull of infrastructure projects.6 Jul 2026...
