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

1737 Articles
over 2 years ago
lancs.live

Ambitious plans to transform club into huge sports village

South Ribble Borough Council’s cabinet has given the go-ahead to taking on the Vernon Carus Sports Club site

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over 2 years ago
lancs.live

Lancashire residents to get immediate access to mental health assessment

Community mental health hubs made up of specialist practitioners, social care staff and voluntary sector groups will ...

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over 2 years ago
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Preston Labour leader backs Sir Keir but urges party to go further

Sir Keir told union members that he would strengthen workers’ rights from “day one” in their jobs

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over 2 years ago
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The 'unsustainable' GP pressure across Lancs and Cumbria

Dr. Geoff Jolliffe, chair of Morecambe Bay clinical commissioning group, has hit back at claims doctors aren't pullin...

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over 2 years ago
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New project looms as Chorley building empty for 17 years to be flattened

The building in Oak Drive, Chorley, has stood empty since 2004 with care home plans dating back to 1987 never coming ...

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over 2 years ago
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Closures in place as Lindsay Hoyle welcomes G7 Speakers’ Conference

The likes of Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, is heading to Chorley for the G7 Sp...

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over 2 years ago
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Chorley pub goes 'extra mile' after residents' noise complaints

The Lord Nelson has listened to concerns and is changing how and when it hosts live music

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over 2 years ago
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New restaurant looks doomed thanks to Chorley planning row

The former butchers down Eaves Lane, Chorley, is being converted into a new eatery with the council slapping certain ...

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over 2 years ago
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Adult social care plan in Lancashire shifts focus towards independence

The county’s newly-revised strategy for caring for adults in need of support aims to avoid offering 'so much help tha...

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over 2 years ago
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Chorley Hospital A&E plan could see opening hours expanded

It is the first time that there has been any suggestion of expanding the operating day at the facility since it shift...

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over 2 years ago
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Avoidable and unjust inequalities led to North West being hit hardest by Covid

A report makes a series of recommendations about how the health divide between the north and south of England could b...

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over 2 years ago
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Pandemic's confusing impact on financial picture across Lancashire

The authority’s budget deficit is predicted to stand at £63.9m by 2024/25 under the latest medium-term financial fore...

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