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

1740 Articles
almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

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
lancs.live

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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almost 3 years ago
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New Lancs prison consultation slammed as residents take stand again plans

"There is a limit to how much we should have to put up with. Sometimes you’ve got prisoners screaming at each other t...

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Expert in behaviour gives verdict on social distancing and masks

“The differences in how people will feel about coming out of lockdown are going to be quite marked."

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

South Ribble residents struggling financially to get access to credit union

One of the key aims of the credit union movement is to make people more “financially resilient”

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Lancashire's 9,254 kids self-isolating and where it is happening

It comes amid data showing that 9,254 pupils were advised to self-isolate in the Lancashire County Council area

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Residents and businesses urged to get behind Lancs City of Culture bid

The chair of the team behind the bid is calling on Lancastrians to show their support

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Plea for people in Lancs to get tested before England Euro 2020 clash

Anybody who is displaying symptoms should book a PCR test and, crucially, should only leave home to take the test

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almost 3 years ago
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Lancashire 2025 fight for cultural bid after funding pulled by council

An extraordinary meeting of the full council has been scheduled for 15th July after the Labour opposition group deman...

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almost 3 years ago
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Battle against 600 homes in Preston village gets significant boost

It will come as a boost to Preston City Council’s hopes of seeing its decision to refuse permission for the developme...

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almost 3 years ago
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New wastewater plant set to be built in Forest of Bowland

The project was given the go-ahead by Lancashire County Council’s development control committee, although final permi...

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