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

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  • Planning
  • Health
  • Transport

1737 Articles
2 months ago
lep.co.uk

'Patients want me and my team to stay': Chorley doctor's dismay at how NHS plans to decide her fu...

A popular Chorley GP whose village surgery has been at the centre of a longstanding wrangle over who runs it looks li...

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

7 striking images show how Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge will look as design is unveiled

The design of the replacement for Preston's Old Tram Bridge has finally been revealed.

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

7 striking pictures show how Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge will look as design is unveiled

The design of the replacement for Preston's Old Tram Bridge has finally been revealed.

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Only one choice for Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge - and here it is

Only one design option has been deemed suitable as a replacement for Preston’s Old Tram Bridge - meaning the public w...

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Changes approved at Chorley wedding venue and boat cruise site

The site of a summer wedding venue in Chorley will be used for outdoor sport and recreation activities in the months ...

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Lancashire residents and businesses back county devolution deal

Lancashire’s proposed devolution deal has received unanimous backing from the business community in the county - and ...

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Hunt is on for a name for Preston's new Youth Zone

Two options are in the running for the name of Preston’s new Youth Zone - and potential future users of the facility ...

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2 months ago
lancs.live

After seven years, a skyscraper could finally tower over Preston

The Lofthaus development will see a 70-metre tall tower of around 300 apartments spring up

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Guild Hall 'has not been left to rot' and could be partially reopened this year

"It’s being looked after and it’s being upgraded in some aspects"

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Developers who tore down 225-year-old pub miss deadline to rebuild it

Five people were found guilty of their part in illegally levelling the historic Ribble Valley pub

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2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Council tax checker: here's how much you will be paying in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble this...

The full council tax bills facing residents in Central Lancashire over the coming financial year have been calculated.

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Controversial park revamp position 'explained' ahead of £9.7m vision

A petition against the proposal has been signed by more than 2,000 people

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