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
about 1 month ago
lep.co.uk

Two patients 'waited nearly a week' in A&E in Lancashire - but county still on course to hit nati...

An investigation is under way into why two patients endured waits of more than 150 hours in Lancashire’s accident and...

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about 1 month ago
lep.co.uk

'Long Covid left me housebound': Lancashire sufferers tell their stories for awareness day

Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from societ...

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about 1 month ago
lep.co.uk

'Long Covid left me unable to tend to my crying baby': Lancashire sufferers tell their stories fo...

Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from societ...

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about 1 month ago
lep.co.uk

Lancashire's devolution deal backed by county council, but divisions resurface

Lancashire’s long-awaited devolution deal has inched closer to becoming a reality after county councillors backed the...

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Warning controversial Lancashire devolution will leave residents 'unimpressed'

"We need genuine devolution with resources and powers and inclusion of all councils"

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Road resurfacing extravaganza as 88 schemes unveiled across Lancashire

The works form part of County Hall’s broader £32.4m highways maintenance grant from the government for 2024/25

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Popular wedding venue to become outdoor sport hub in off-season

Riley Green Marina in Hoghton attracts 15,000 visitors a year and employs 30 staff

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Decade-long dream of Preston dual carriageway is over (for now)

"There are obviously pressure points…at the key junctions, where capacity just does need to be improved"

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Lancashire on course for 100,000 potholes by next year amid 'unprecedented' rise

Lancashire county councillors have demanded more of a say over pothole repairs, claiming that they are being made to ...

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Highways bosses pinpoint cause of pothole nightmare... a wet winter

In the three months to December, the authority filled in 70 percent of highway defects classed as urgent within the t...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Major parking in changes in Lytham and St. Annes - including for motorhome users

Motorhomes will be banned from parking overnight on the promenades at Lytham and St. Annes from this summer.

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

‘We want Leyland to be the next Penwortham’: council leader confident in town’s future after reta...

The leader of South Ribble Borough Council says he is “disappointed…[but] not overly concerned” at the disappearance ...

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