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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  • Planning
  • Health
  • Transport

1737 Articles
almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Masks to stay at Lancashire hospitals amid spiralling cases and admissions

Dr. Mohammed Munavvar says that there will be no such choice for anybody attending Central Lancashire’s hospitals

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almost 3 years ago
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Rules for wearing masks on public transport in Lancashire set out

Mr. Calderbank said that “to avoid any confusion or conflict, we will not be asking our drivers to enforce any wearin...

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almost 3 years ago
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Single red phone box to be kept in honour of man who used it every day

“Eric came to me and asked if there was anything I could do – so we made representations to BT and the box was saved ...

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almost 3 years ago
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Giant inflatable sports dome plan for school thrown out by council

Chorley Council’s planning committee warned that it would have an adverse effect on neighbouring residents and nearby...

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almost 3 years ago
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Electric car charging points for Lancs amid carbon footprint targets

The council will invest £2.5m in delivering three projects for the county

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almost 3 years ago
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Calls for UK City of Culture 2025 Lancashire bid to be revived

Their intervention followed a meeting of the group on Tuesday afternoon

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almost 3 years ago
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Historic Leyland pub will be transformed into a Chinese takeaway

Cllr Caroline Moon said it was “quite sad” that it “doesnt have any protection”.

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almost 3 years ago
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Lancashire to get more bus lanes as part of major improvements of network

Lancashire will be obliged to draw up plans that set targets for journey times and reliability – including by focusin...

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almost 3 years ago
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Preston's landmark new events space for cinema and live performances

The meeting was told that the coat of arms would only be inflated during performances so that it did not become a target

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almost 3 years ago
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Plans for landmark Preston mosque deferred after two hours of debate

A winning design has yet to be announced – and that was one of several reasons planners advised members of the author...

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almost 3 years ago
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Calls for simple change in schools to reduce spread of Covid

Figures reveal pupil self-isolations have increased by 32 percent in the space of a week.

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almost 3 years ago
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Leyland Market saved by council decision not to charge rent

South Ribble Borough Council has decided to waive the payments due from more than two dozen outlets

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