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Residents and businesses are being urged to take part in a countywide consultation asking whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority. Councils across the county have given the go-ahead to gauge public opinion and everyone is being encouraged to have their say. Councillors have labelled the move a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring Lancashire […]

Lancashire County Council is consulting on the plans for the Preston Western Distributor and East West Link Road. The scheme includes a new road linking Preston and southern Fylde to the M55, and two new roads connecting to new and existing housing areas of North West Preston and Cottam. This consultation is part of preparations […]

Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor is adding a new highlight to its renowned wedding open day. On Sunday, January 10, from 11am-3pm the award-winning venue will welcome special guests Fever Dance Company, whose experts will demonstrate how couples can prepare for that all important first dance. Stephen and Rachael Holland, directors at Fever Dance […]

The De Morgan Foundation announces a new national touring exhibition for 2016 Sublime Symmetry: The mathematics behind William De Morgan’s ceramic designs The Sublime Symmetry exhibition showcases the work of William De Morgan, the celebrated Victorian Arts and Crafts designer. The exhibition presents over 80 magnificent works, including ceramics from the De Morgan Collection and […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover what life was like for women on the home front during World War 1. Staff from the county council's community heritage team will hold an interesting talk at Knott End library next week. The contribution women and children made and how the war affected them will […]

Do you have what it takes to be a cutting edge cabaret star? Would you like the chance to develop your act with professionals and perform live in the UK’s home of variety during Showzam! – Blackpool’s annual festival of circus and performance? Well, your chance is here! LeftCoast, the organisers of Showzam! –  which […]

Two New Projects Delivered By The Grand Theatre In Partnership With LeftCoast Today Blackpool Grand Theatre is pleased to announce that its application to Arts Council England’s ‘Ambition for Excellence’ Fund has been successful.  The fund has been created to stimulate and support ambition, talent and excellence in the arts, particularly outside London.  The award […]

We are continuing to help residents following flooding in West Lancashire over the Christmas and New Year period. Council vehicles will visit areas affected by the flooding to collect materials such as carpets and furniture and dispose of them. This will be a free service and the visits will take place on specific dates up […]

BUSINESSES in the Western parishes of South Ribble can benefit from a boost of cash from the Coastal Communities Funding.   The funding has been awarded to the Western area of the borough which will include Longton, New Longton, Much Hoole, Little Hoole, Hutton West and Howick and Priory.   The funding will offer free, […]

Pendle Council is helping people whose homes or businesses have been affected by the recent flooding, as the Government announces extra funding to help in the recovery. Leader of Pendle Council, Councillor Mohammed Iqbal said: “We’ve acted fast with immediate Flood Recovery Payments of £500,  most paid directly to people whose homes have been flooded […]

Rural companies in Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a share of £3.6m to grow their business. Lancashire County Council has announced the funding through its new Lancashire LEADER programme 2015-2020. The funding can be used for a range of different uses, such as buying equipment and refurbishing buildings – if the project meets […]

Lancashire County Council has received confirmation from government that funding will be available for residents and businesses hit by the recent floods. Work is already underway to ensure that the help already pledged for those affected by Storm Desmond before Christmas will be extended to those hit by Storm Eva. Every household affected will be […]