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

1705 Articles
19 days ago
lep.co.uk

I thought garden sinkhole was going to drive me out of my home - until local heroes came to help

A pensioner from Walton-le-Dale says the kindness of strangers has spared her having to move house after a giant sink...

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19 days ago
lep.co.uk

‘Cynical’ countryside housing estate gets the green light in Preston after council decision overt...

A proposed housing development in the Preston countryside has been given the go-ahead - at the third time of asking.

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20 days ago
lep.co.uk

Preston’s Fishergate Shopping Centre ‘set for demolition’ as part of major city redevelopment

The Fishergate Shopping Centre could be completely demolished as part of plans that would see the area around the cit...

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20 days ago
lep.co.uk

Chorley Council elections 2024: who are the candidates and how can I vote?

The candidates have been revealed for this year’s Chorley Council local elections.

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20 days ago
lep.co.uk

Preston City Council elections 2024: who are the candidates and how can I vote?

The candidates have been unveiled for this year’s Preston City Council local elections.

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22 days ago
lep.co.uk

I'm the robot that will be picking your medication at Preston and Chorley hospitals

Two new robots have joined the workforce in the pharmacies of the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital...

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24 days ago
lep.co.uk

I don't agree with council's plans for Ashton Park in Preston - so I'm standing for election

A campaigner who has been battling against a controversial revamp of her local park is seeking a seat on the council ...

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24 days ago
lep.co.uk

Bid to create children's home in semi-detached house in Walton-le-Dale

A house in suburban South Ribble could be turned into a children’s home for youngsters who would live together “as a ...

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25 days ago
lep.co.uk

Lancashire voluntary groups 'on their knees' after spike in NHS referrals for the patients who do...

Volunteer organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been pushed to “crisis point” by the number of peopl...

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25 days ago
lancs.live

Controversial farm which operated as illegal toy centre to be converted

The plan has been opposed by residents of the unadopted road that will be used to access it, off Lewth Lane

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25 days ago
lep.co.uk

Cash call to help the 1 in 4 Lancashire patients who go to see their GP - but need someone else

Volunteer organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been pushed to “crisis point” by the number of peopl...

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26 days ago
lancs.live

New prison plan has 'an extremely unusual roundabout'

An inquiry into plans by the Ministry of Justice to build a 1,700-capacity jail in Ulnes Walton has been reopened

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