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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  • Health
  • Transport

1740 Articles
over 2 years ago
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Cost to taxpayer of Chorley hosting G7 Speakers’ Summit confirmed

Councillors were told that the biggest cost to the authority will be the as-yet-unconfirmed level of compensation

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over 2 years ago
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No threat to essential LCC services after fuel shortage

Details of how County Hall is coping emerged as the government announced that the nation’s fleet of reserve tankers i...

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over 2 years ago
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Tatton development fire in Chorley declared suspicious by service

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, which brought the blaze under control within about half an hour of arriving at th...

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over 2 years ago
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Vaccine plea with those offered third jab urged to get it ASAP

Dr. Andy Curran – a consultant in emergency medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – has said...

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over 2 years ago
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Chorley 'must take advantage of G7 summit with official town guide'

The recent G7 Speakers’ Conference saw Nancy Pelosi and other global political figures welcomed to Chorley by borough...

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over 2 years ago
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Vandals cut down bollards protecting Chorley park's grassed area

Cuerden Valley Park in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, has been targeted by vandals who have cut down metal bollards stopp...

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over 2 years ago
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South Ribble and Chorley residents to be consulted over major decisions

The cabinets of the two authorities approved a new consultation framework

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over 2 years ago
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Councillor's police threat to colleagues during heated meeting

Conservative councillor Barrie Yates threatened to call Lancashire Constabulary over the conduct of fellow members at...

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over 2 years ago
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Meet the school girl who planted a tree with US politician Nancy Pelosi

The year six pupil, who attends Chorley St. James’ Church of England Primary, found out just hours beforehand

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over 2 years ago
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Worries firmly set to remain for commuters even after pandemic ends

Transport for the North's strategic rail director has said there is plenty to look forward to once the pandemic is de...

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over 2 years ago
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G7 Summit and Pelosi visit to benefit Chorley for years to come

The G7 Speakers’ Conference took place in Chorley with Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcoming the likes of US House of Represent...

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over 2 years ago
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'Computer says no' approach failing Lancs' travel needs

The Transport for the North annual conference looks at improvement strategies for Lancashire and the entire north of ...

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