Paul Faulkner Local Democracy Reporter
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As one of Lancashire's local democracy reporters, I cover the organisations whose decisions affect everyday life in the area. Follow me for stories about planning, health, transport - and how your money is spent. I report on the latest news and developments involving Lancashire County Council, Preston City Council, South Ribble Borough Council, Chorley Council and the local NHS.

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Lancashire Evening Post, Lancs Live

Focus Areas

  • Planning
  • Health
  • Transport

1740 Articles
about 9 hours ago
lep.co.uk

Better Lancashire buses: special fares and more frequent services on the way

A dozen Lancashire bus services are to be given a boost with new and expanded timetables introduced on routes across ...

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about 14 hours ago
lancs.live

Games arcade approved for city will be second in 200 yards

No objections were received in relation to this new application

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about 14 hours ago
lancs.live

'Ridiculous' new bus lane approved despite objections

The route is regularly snarled-up during the morning rush hour

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about 24 hours ago
lep.co.uk

Major Preston road to be narrowed to make way for new bus lane

Preston is to get another new bus lane in an attempt to make journeys more reliable for passengers travelling along o...

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1 day ago
lep.co.uk

Three games arcades in same corner of Preston city centre after latest planning decision

Two new adult games arcades are set open within 200 yards of each other in Preston city centre after a second outlet ...

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5 days ago
lep.co.uk

'There'll be music coming out of that building 100 years from now': delight as Preston' grassroot...

The future of iconic Preston music venue The Ferret is no longer hanging in the balance after the building in which i...

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5 days ago
lep.co.uk

'There'll be music coming out of that building 100 years from now': delight as grassroots music v...

The future of iconic Preston music venue The Ferret is no longer hanging in the balance after the building in which i...

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5 days ago
lep.co.uk

Lancashire drivers issue 'cry for help' over potholes - and are promised fewer 'sticking plaster ...

An extra £4m is set to be poured into patching up Lancashire’s potholes after the blight of bumpy roads was decreed t...

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5 days ago
lep.co.uk

Preston Starbucks branch to get overhaul and 'new products'

A Starbucks branch in Preston is set for a facelift after the proposed changes were given the nod by city planners.

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6 days ago
lep.co.uk

Extra day of trading announced at Preston's outdoor market

Preston’s outdoor market will welcome customers to its first Friday of trading in more than four years this week.

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7 days ago
lep.co.uk

I took my disabled dad to the Royal Preston and displayed his blue badge - but still got a parkin...

A Preston woman who was hit with a fine after taking her disabled dad to hospital and using a blue badge car park is ...

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7 days ago
lep.co.uk

Boost to before and after school care for Lancashire children to help parents with work commitments

The number of places on offer at before and after school clubs in Lancashire is set for a boost in an attempt to help...

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