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 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Preston and South Ribble leaders dismiss devolution tweaks amid fresh demand to retain control of...

Two district council leaders in Central Lancashire say their residents will be unimpressed with the county’s proposed...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Chorley pub where violence repeatedly flared will become flats

A Chorley town centre pub that closed down after a spate of violent incidents is to be converted into flats.

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Here's the reason why Preston, Chorley and South Ribble have so many potholes at the moment

A wet winter has been blamed for the backlog of pothole repairs on Lancashire’s roads.

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Plan for new dual carriageway between Preston and South Ribble ditched in favour ‘junction improv...

A decade-long vision to turn one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston into a dual carriageway appea...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Plan for new dual carriageway between Preston and South Ribble ditched for ‘junction improvements’

A decade-long vision to turn one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston into a dual carriageway appea...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Potholes: all the roads in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble that will be resurfaced this year

Lancashire County Council has laid out the 88 road resurfacing schemes it plans to carry out over the next year.

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

'Patients want me and my team to stay': Chorley doctor's dismay at how NHS plans to decide her fu...

A popular Chorley GP whose village surgery has been at the centre of a longstanding wrangle over who runs it looks li...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

7 striking images show how Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge will look as design is unveiled

The design of the replacement for Preston's Old Tram Bridge has finally been revealed.

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

7 striking pictures show how Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge will look as design is unveiled

The design of the replacement for Preston's Old Tram Bridge has finally been revealed.

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Only one choice for Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge - and here it is

Only one design option has been deemed suitable as a replacement for Preston’s Old Tram Bridge - meaning the public w...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Changes approved at Chorley wedding venue and boat cruise site

The site of a summer wedding venue in Chorley will be used for outdoor sport and recreation activities in the months ...

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about 2 months ago
lep.co.uk

Lancashire residents and businesses back county devolution deal

Lancashire’s proposed devolution deal has received unanimous backing from the business community in the county - and ...

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