Blackburn with Darwen Council

Is an elected mayor the best person to fly the flag for Lancashire's interests? The government thinks so. (image: Adobe Stock)

Lancashire mayor moves a step closer - and new devolved county authority is born

Will Lancashire get a mayor to fly the flag for the county on the national stage? (image: Adobe Stock)

What an elected mayor would mean for Lancashire

More money is being poured into Lancashire's potholes by the government

Here's how much extra pothole cash Lancashire is getting - and what it needs

County Cllr Aidy Riggott says the focus should be on the current devolution deal, not redrawing local authority maps (main image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Stop navel-gazing and get on with it', Lancs politicians urged over devolution

'It's a deal': Lancashire gets devolution done, but without a mayor - for now...

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The signing of Lancashire's devolution deal in November - but has the election turned the smiles to uncertainty? [From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

We remain committed to securing a devolution deal for Lancashire

The deal has provisionally been done - but you can comment on its contents before it is finalised

Lancashire devolution: all you need to know as residents asked for their opinion

Lancashire's devolution deal is almost done - but there are different opinions on it in council chambers across the county

Lancashire businesses 'losing patience with politicians' over devolution dispute

The consultation event on devolution in Lancashire will be held at Lancaster Library this Wednesday.

Have your say on devolution in the county at upcoming event

Does Lancashire need better bus services?

How Lancashire plans to spend 'unexpected' £7m on the county's bus network

If any trees lining Lancashire highways like Blackpool Road in Preston need to be removed, they will now be replaced - either in the same spot or another planted elsewhere (image: Google)

Council explains what it will do when roadside trees have to be chopped down

Lamvashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson is celebrating "fantastic news" about devolution

Lancashire devolution deal edges closer as minister 'expresses her commitment'

County Cllrs Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for economic development and growth, and Azhar Ali, Labour opposition group leader

Lancashire snubbed for Investment Zone amid warning about devolution delay

More than £34m is being pumped into Lancashire's buses

How "eye-catching" fares could be used to get people on board Lancashire's buses

Lancashire’s 15 local authority leaders have said the county and borough councils are ready to accommodate Ukrainian refugees.

Lancashire ready to give Ukrainian refugees ‘a proper, dignified welcome’

Leighton Hall.

Three Lancaster venues among those celebrated at Lancashire Tourism Awards

Surge testing is already under way in the North West (Photo: Getty Images)

PM to send army to Indian Covid variant hotspots to assist with surge testing

Lancashire-based Accrol

Demand for toilet rolls meant Lancashire firm had to keep working

Lancashire Resilience Forum volunteers packing up personal protective equipment

Lancashire charity hits £1m in coronavirus funding drive

Lancashire is working together through the crisis.

Lancashire comes together to support communities throughout the Covid-19 pandemi...

Could County Hall represent the views of the 12 districts that sit beneath it on any new combined authority?

District councils left in the dark over attempt to break Lancashire's devolution...

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