Phillippa Williamson

[From left] Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young, Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson and, behind them, their respective government and council teams at the devolutionn deal signing ceremony at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

Is Lancashire's devolution deal "great" or "a dud"? Let the debate begin...

Is Lancashire finally on the cusp of a devolution deal?

Lancashire devolution deal proposal published as part of autumn statement

Lancashire's devolution dream has stepped up a gear since senior councillors and MPs gathered to launch the "Lancashire 2050" plan in Westminster last November

Lancashire devolution deal 'just weeks away', government minister suggests

24/7 prescription collection at Carnforth Pharmacy officially opened by Counsellor Phillippa Williamson, leader of Lancashire County Council. Picture by Benjamin Fell.

Patients can now get their meds from new ‘hole in the wall’ machine

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

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

Lancashire County Council's late chairman Keith Iddon was remebered by colleagues as the most likeable of councillors

Councillor remembered at meeting he was due to be leading

Lancashire County Council - along with its fellow top-tier authorities in Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen - would lead the devolution charge under the latest proposals

Lancashire launches pre-election devolution push amid claims plan lacks ambition

The work is due to start on June 12.

Delays expected on A6 as new phase of roadworks begin

Lancashire County Council's new chairman Keith Iddon won't take unpleasantness between members sitting down

Haulier vows to drive out disrespect from county council debates

Lancashire's senior councillors and MPs at the launch of the Lancashire 2050 vision in Westminster in November - but are the smiles beginning to fade as the devolution discussions get into the detail?

Lancashire devolution deal edges closer amid warning over district involvement

View towards Arkholme and the proposed site from elevated position on public footpath to the north.

Plans for 23 new village homes given go-ahead despite objections

The view towards Arkholme and the proposed site from an elevated position on the public footpath to the north.

Plans for 23 new homes set for green light despite objections

Lancashire's 15 councils are finally on the same page over their devolution demands - but is the current Tory or any future Labour government in tune with them?

Labour would offer Lancashire no-strings devolution minus a mayor upfront

There are only two Lib Dems on the county council, but one of them - John Potter - says the group has been proved right after warning at last year's budget meeting that new schools were overdue in North West Preston

Councillors clash over tax ‘freeze’ claim, free school meals and pothole repairs

County councillors will debate the state of the authority's finances this week

Lancashire County Council sets out surprise council tax plan

Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson

Children's services in Lancashire are 'good' across the board

Higher North Road bridge, over the A601(M), had been due to be demolished - but not any more (image: Google)

Lancashire motorway bridge demolition plan dropped because of rocketing costs

From left: Bob Bailey (Carnforth Town Council clerk), Carnforth town councillor Ian Lawrence; Carnforth town councillor Jim Grisenthwaite, Lancaster city councillor Kevin Frea (cabinet member for the climate emergency), Izzy Maher (project delivery officer at Lancaster City Council) and Coun Chris Smith (Carnforth mayor).

Co Wheels car club welcomes new vehicles and more locations

One Lancashire - MPs and senior councillors gather at Westminster, including Lancashire County Counil leader Phillippa |Williamson (front, centre)

‘Nobody wanted to leave’: Lancashire’s leaders hail success of Westminster trip

Lancaster Royal Grammar School Choir.

Lancaster Royal Grammar School choir wins county award

Will the government give Lancashire's leaders credit for speaking with a single voice?

Lancashire reveals eight priorities for people and prosperity in devolution push

Almost a third of Lancashire over-75s are not claiming their full benefit entitlement

Push to ensure Lancashire residents are claiming all their benefits

County Councillor Phillippa Williamson and County Councillor Aidy Riggott

Investment zones: What we know about Lancashire's bid for low-tax growth zone

Some of the members of LRGS choir.

School choir named among finalists in county-wide contest

Lancashire County Council is alerting people to the need to plan their journeys around road closures due to start in the Carnforth area next week.

More road closures announced for motorists

Sixty-four Lancashire libraries have been earmarked to become a "warm hub"

Lancashire's libraries to open up as "warm hubs" for locals this winter

The Conservative leader of Lancashire County Council, Phillippa Williamson, declined to be drawn into commenting on the chaos at Westminster this week

Lancashire County Council leader reacts to Boris Johnson's resignation

Who should lead the questioning of Lancashire County Council's policies - the party which is in charge or the opposition?

Lancashire County Council cabinet and policies to go under the microscope

County Hall lights up in solidarity with Ukraine

This is how many Ukraine refugees have been welcomed to Lancashire

Lancaster and Morecambe Day Service made their own Jubilee bus.

Platinum Jubilee countdown continues across Lancashire

New rates are being introduced for Lancashire County Council's foster carers

Lancashire fostering fees increased to attract and retain carers

Signs are already in place to enforce temporary restrictions on pedestrian, cycle and equestrian access to the B6601 (image: Google)

Pedestrians banned from Lancashire road in case they get on the M6 "by mistake"

County Hall is to be lit up in the colours of Ukraine

Lancashire lights up in support of Ukraine

Lancashire County Council wants to attract more visitors to its museums and libraries (pictured: Helmshore Mills Museum in Rossendale and Garstang Library)

Lower entry fees to Lancashire's museums and new plan revealed for libraries

Can Lancashire finally come together and agree a devolution proposal - and what will it get from the government in the return?

This is how many times Lancashire is mentioned in the "Levelling Up" white paper

Can Lancashire's 15 councils stay on the same page as they pursue their devolution ambitions?

Claim that Lancashire's £5.6bn devolution bid is 'not ambitious enough'

Together as one? All 15 Lancashire councils are creating a shared vision designed to bring billions of pounds of government cash into the county.

Lancashire wants £5.6bn devolution deal to improve housing, transport and skills

Applications for the grants will be considered by each county councillor

Grant boost for Lancashire community groups

It has been over three years since most Lancashire county councillors have been permitted to speak at the authority's cabinet meetings

Lancashire County Council's cabinet to hold monthly question and answer session

The Samlesbury site where the new digital warfare centre will be based.

Cyber warfare HQ in Samlesbury is 'once in a generation' opportunity for Lancs

County Cllr Lizzi Collinge (standing) pictured in May during a debate at the first in-person full council meeting at Lancashire County Council in 15 months (image via Lancashire County Council webcast)

Lancashire county councillor condemns relaxation of Covid rules at County Hall

Lancashire County Council has been able to keep its vehicles on the road during eh current crisis

'No risk' to vital Lancashire County Council services from fuel delivery crisis

Minibuses - as well as shared and individual taxis - are used to take some children with special needs and disabilities to school across Lancashire (image: Neil Cross)

'No change' to Lancashire special needs school transport - but parents blast con...

Lancaster City Council was not convinced of the benefits of bidding for the UK City of Culture crown

Lancaster City Council explains why it did not back Lancashire's City of Culture...

The county council came in for criticism for its decision to withdraw support for a bid for Lancashire to become UK City of Culture 2025

Call for Lancashire to show "ambition" as City of Culture talks continue with da...

Lancashire County Council nominates representatives to sit on school governing bodies

Lancashire school governors wanted "from all walks of life"