Lancashire County Council News
WEBNorthern leaders announce new partnership of the North. Northern mayors and leaders have met in York for an inaugural summit to agree how to deliver on their shared priorities for economic growth, set out in the Manifesto for the North. Economic Development and Growth. 05 Sep 2024.
Passengers return to buses in highest numbers since pandemic
WEB1 day ago · In the 2023/24 financial year, a total of 40.394 million passengers boarded buses in Lancashire, marking a 9% increase compared to the previous year and a 3% rise from pre-pandemic levels. "Part of this is due to the expansion of supported bus services, fuelled by increased funding from both Lancashire County Council and the …
The Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire
WEB1 day ago · 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 proposal have been met. The Government now intend to bring the matter …
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WEBNew Director of Environment and Planning appointed. Lancashire County Council has appointed Jonathan Edwards as its new Director of Environment and Planning. Economic Development and Growth. Environment and Climate Change. 06 Sep 2024.
Devolution announcement heralded as ‘amazing news for county’
WEBNov 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. The announcement to offer the deal was made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as part of today's Autumn Statement. If given approval, the proposed deal will transfer new money and powers from central ...
Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The Partnership’s members: Lancashire County Council (LCC); the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP); the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan); Lancaster University; BAE Systems; and the National Cyber Force (NCF); will also maximise the County’s once in a generation cyber opportunity, and all the benefits a thriving cyber economy will bring to Lancashire.
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
WEBNov 27, 2023 · An historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Lancashire has been signed by the Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is delivering this landmark deal between Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Hugely significant step forward for 'Our New Deal for a Greater ...
WEBOur New Deal for a Greater Lancashire sets out the areas where Lancashire's council leaders collectively believe more local powers over funding and decision-making could make the biggest difference.
Huge funding injection will transform transport
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · The council's partners in the devolution proposal which would create a new Combined County Authority for the region are also due to receive significant extra transport funding, adding up to £730m across the Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool area. County Councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for economic ...
Consultation launched to shape future of Lancashire
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Today a consultation has been launched into a devolution proposal which would create a new Combined County Authority for the region. It comes after the Government offered an historic devolution deal to the county as part of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement last week. Leaders from …