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The Speaker of the House of Commons swapped his Parliamentary robe for an academic one as he received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) today, 17 December. The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP for Chorley, was recognised for the significant contribution he has made to politics and to the UK […]

The Leader of South Ribble Borough Council has formalised the partnership between South Ribble Council and UK100 by signing the Membership Pledge, joining a network of ambitious local government leaders promising to deliver strong climate action. By signing the Membership pledge, Councillor Paul Foster, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council, will commit the Council to […]

Lancaster-based digital agency Novi Digital has won a contract to provide digital marketing for Sensory Integration Education, a not-for-profit organisation working with health professionals, education and health experts, academic researchers and families to improve awareness, understanding and the treatment of sensory integration (SI) and sensory processing difficulties. SIE’s higher education partner Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest allied health […]

Chorley Council can today reveal we will be welcoming Luciano’s restaurant to Market Walk in Chorley. Luciano’s – a regional, high-quality and authentic Italian restaurant chain – already has established restaurants in Adlington (Anderton) and at Middlebrook Retail Park. Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: “Luciano’s is a fantastic addition to the Market […]

Work is due to start in the New Year on improvements to cycling and walking facilities along the seafront linking St Annes and Blackpool. The project to construct of an off-road cycle track on the coastal side of Clifton Drive North between Highbury Road West and Squires Gate will begin on Monday 4 January. The […]

People are encouraged to give their views to shape plans for a new railway station in north-west Preston, which will improve access to work and leisure opportunities. Cottam Parkway is a proposed new railway station on the north-west side of Preston, on the Blackpool to Preston railway line. A consultation is now underway until 31 […]

Blackpool has unveiled a spectacular programme of events, shows and attractions for the coming year as it looks to build on the staycation boom of 2021. The resort’s 2022 Destination Guide showcases a brand new family attraction, the return of major events including the two-day Air Show, a vast range of top-quality shows and entertainment, […]

The Burnley Artisan Market is to become a permanent fixture on the town’s event calendar next year after positive feedback from visitors and businesses. Delivered in a partnership between Burnley Business Improvement District (BID), Burnley Council and Independent Street, the market first took place in September before returning in October, November and December. It will […]

A group of new University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) graduates has become the first in the country to graduate with a social work degree apprenticeship. UCLan was the first English university to offer the BA (Hons) Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship), meaning the six students, who completed the course while working full-time for Blackpool Council and […]

Business owners and managers in Lancashire are being urged not to miss the opportunity to develop and grow their company by learning from each other through a Government-backed business support service. More than 160 businesses of a maximum 290 have already registered to benefit from Peer Networks, a support programme which will bring together groups […]

The Forest of Bowland AONB received some fantastic submissions for the Forest of Bowland photo competition running through November.  The images really captured the beauty and opportunities this outstanding area has to offer throughout the year. The AONB team shortlisted 10 photographers to receive prizes, all donated by businesses in the Forest of Bowland Sustainable […]

A significant milestone was reached on Thursday, when in full council it was approved that Preston City Council would provide the land for the Preston Youth Zone, in a key city centre location.  The site, adjacent to the Bus Station, off Lord Street, meets key locational criteria for successful Youth Zones, by providing a prominent […]