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

1740 Articles
almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

G7 Speakers' Summit will see world leaders descend on Chorley

The UK is the current holder of the G7 presidency and staged the main summit in Cornwall

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almost 3 years ago
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New estate confirmed for Chorley after developer backs down

The housebuilder sought to slash the requirement for shared ownership and social rented homes on the estate

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Plans for petting zoo and archery delayed over caravans row

The plans for Whitestake include a proposal to host 26 touring caravans as part of the redevelopment

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almost 3 years ago
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Lancashire care worker faces 'constant battle' just to get correct wages

“You just dread pay day, which is awful – and it’s because you know that the battle is going to start again."

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Bamber Bridge pub reopening after eight years of car hire and beauty salons

The former Lancs and Yorks, or part of it, will now be put back into use as a venue

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almost 3 years ago
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Verdict on whether travel to Blackpool is okay after new advice issued

Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams stressed that the resort was not subject to any restrictions

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almost 3 years ago
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Lancashire 'at the heart' of govt's decision to keep Covid restrictions

Dr. Karunanithi acknowledged that the delay to the complete end of lockdown would “come as a disappointment to many”

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

'Catch up' needed for Lancashire savings targets after pandemic pressures

The authority will attempt to make almost £43m of savings by the end of the current financial year.

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almost 3 years ago
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Clitheroe secondary school could become 'all-through' with kids from age 4

The proposal has been made by Ribblesdale High School, which is seeking to offer 210 primary places

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almost 3 years ago
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Training programme to help young SEND people travel to school

The authority is set to carry out a public consultation into a review of its home-to-school transport policy for SEND...

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almost 3 years ago
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Woman fears she can't sell house due to mess left by developers

A spokesperson for Miller Homes said that it was poised to begin clearing up the site.

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almost 3 years ago
lancs.live

Leyland road to see major change to make it safer for cyclists

Lancashire County Council’s cabinet approved the proposals after hearing that “a pattern” had developed

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