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
almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

The number of complaints upheld against Lancashire County Council

A total of 33 people complained about Lancashire County Council during 2020/21, with 22 complaints considered justifi...

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almost 3 years ago
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Covid-19 vaccine warning to young people who are 'not invincible'

“Every single thing we can do to encourage people to get two doses will put us on a better footing,” said Dr. Karunan...

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almost 3 years ago
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Controversial plans for over 450 homes in rural Chorley villages

All three proposed sites are on so-called “safeguarded” land which is not currently earmarked for development

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almost 3 years ago
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Elderly woman forced to shift heavy sandbags in every heavy rain spell

Doris has to spring into action whenever the skies darken over her house on Marina Grove

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almost 3 years ago
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Pressure at Preston hospital continues despite lower Covid rates

A leading emergency medicine consultant at the hospital appealed for “support” from members of the public

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almost 3 years ago
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Major change to parking wardens enforcing rules across Lancashire

The council will take management of enforcing parking rules in house from September 1

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almost 3 years ago
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Where plans to carve up Lancs and abolish its 15 councils are up to

Last year, for the first time, all of Lancashire’s local authority leaders agreed to explore the two principles

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almost 3 years ago
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Pride as massive part of Chorley's historic uncovered and preserved

Chris Langson also revealed that the £1.2m project should be complete by Christmas

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almost 3 years ago
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Plans for Lancashire to generate energy through burning rubbish in jeopardy

The authority is “reviewing its options” regarding future arrangements for waste disposal

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almost 3 years ago
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Lancaster school pupils rescued after bus operator steps in

Stagecoach will be be tweaking two of its services from September to ensure that pupils could use them

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almost 3 years ago
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Five in six Tory councillors in Lancashire receiving special allowances

The total SRA bill for the 2021/22 financial year will reach £430,000, with 44 members receiving an additional allowance

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almost 3 years ago
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Delight as Lancashire City of Culture bid is saved despite late wobbles

The team behind the bid was able to submit an “expression of interest” to the government on Monday after weeks of neg...

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