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LCM Environmental services, a fuel, energy and infrastructure business headquartered in Padiham, has expanded its team and services and embarked on a major rebrand after receiving scaleup support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business …
The Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire
Proposals to create a Combined County Authority for Lancashire have passed a crucial stage after the Government signalled it was happy to proceed with the plan. 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 ...
Formation of Lancashire Combined County Authority takes major …
Nov 27, 2024 · Yesterday the Statutory Instrument which will enable the formation of the new body was laid in Parliament. The first shadow meeting of the organisation was also held at County Hall in Preston, in preparation for the first full meeting of the authority in the new year. The two major developments were announced at a reception attended by businesses and major stakeholders to celebrate Lancashire ...
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Plans are set to be discussed to transform how the council approaches gully cleaning with the aim to ensure that all of the council's 294,000 road gullies are visited on a regular schedule.News from Lancashire County Council
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
Nov 27, 2023 · Powers and budgets will be devolved from central government to Lancashire through a new Combined County Authority More than £20m will be provided to Lancashire through the deal to invest in their local priorities. DLUHC delivers Levelling Up White Paper pledge to give greater power to towns and cities to support levelling up An historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of ...
Top Government officials invited to Lancashire to discuss …
May 25, 2023 · Top Government officials have been invited to Lancashire to talk about the prospect of securing a devolution deal for the county.
Devolution announcement heralded as ‘amazing news for county’
Nov 22, 2023 · Today's Government announcement of the potential for an historic devolution deal for Lancashire has been heralded as 'amazing news' for the county.
Financial outlook looks brighter but council must 'tread forward ...
Jan 18, 2024 · In November 2023, it was reported to cabinet that there was a forecast deficit of £14.505m in 2024/25, increasing to £18.294m by 2026/27. Through strong financial management, the latest Medium Term Financial Strategy Update 2024/25 - 2026/27, which went before cabinet on Thursday, shows a significant improvement in the council's financial outlook. The authority is now forecasting a financial ...
Lancashire is working together to take more control of our shared ...
Nov 23, 2022 · Lancashire's political leaders will come together today to launch their shared ambition for the future of the county.
Landmark devolution deal moves a step closer | Lancashire County ...
Jul 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.