Paul Faulkner
Paul Faulkner
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A new service station could be built next to junction 2 of the M55, which opened last year

Big changes planned to new M55 service area

Fewer children will live in the new homes so they can be receive more personalised support

New council-run children's homes for Lancs after market deemed 'not working'

The Hosehold Support Fund offers direct financial help for a range of basic needs

The shocking most common reason people have needed the Household Support Fund

New traffic light technology will react to give priority to buses on some Lancashire routes

Lancashire buses set to 'talk to traffic lights'

There are criteria for deciding which roads are resurfaced

These are the Fylde coast roads being resurfaced with axed HS2 cash

More than 80 Lancashire children currently need the most specialist placements of which the county council can offer few at its own facilities

Lancashire set for new council children's homes as private sector bill rockets

Gardening groups and other forms of therapuetic support are part of the social prescribing solution to a range of non-medical problems (image: Pexels)

Voluntary groups' crisis over NHS referrals for patients who don't need a medic

Does Lancashire need to fly the flag for its 'real' identity?

Call to preserve ‘real Lancashire’ - before it’s lost forever

The new secondary will be housed in part of the Fishergate Court complex, off Christian Road in Preston city centre (image: Google)

New Lancs school for pupils with anxiety, depression or eating disorders

The likes of beefburgers should have a certain amount of meat in them (image: Pixabay)

Shock figures show scale of food standards failures in Lancashire

The minibuses that provide school transport for children with special needs and disabilities in Lancashire

Vulnerable pupils ‘left behind on Lancs school buses’ after drop-offs completed

The A583 near Kirkham, where average speed cameras already attempt to encourage drivers to stick to the current 50mph limit

Major Fylde road to get lower speed limit and new traffic light cameras

Lithium-ion batteries can cause massive fires (images: Pixabay/Pexels)

Warning of 'major tragedy' after fires caused by batteries at Lancs waste sites

Some of Lancashire's Long Covid patients - [clockwise from left] Melanie, Miriam and Alissa

'Long Covid left me housebound': Lancashire sufferers tell their stories

NHS leaders have not revealed which Lancashire hospital or hospitals the near week-long waits occured at

How two patients 'waited nearly a week' in A&E in Lancashire

Lancashire County Council has backed the devolution deal by a majority - after a divisive debate

Lancashire's devolution deal backed by county council, but divisions resurface

Pothole repairs range from patch-ups to full resurfacing schemes

Lancashire on course for 100,000 potholes by next year amid 'unprecedented' rise
Lancashire county councillors have demanded more of a say over pothole repairs, claiming that they are being made to look “stupid” in front of residents because of their inability to influence which roads are prioritised for work.

Some of the parking changes comign to Lytham and St. Annes have proved controversial (image: Google)

Major parking in changes in Lytham and St. Annes - including for motorhome users

Some Lancashire district leaders remained unimpressed with the county's devolution agreement

District leaders dismiss 'lukewarm' response to 'underwhelming' devolution deal

Are you noticing more potholes than usual on Lancashire's roads?

Here's the reason why Fylde and Wyre have so many potholes at the moment

The pre-planned maintenance for Lancashire's roads is intended to stop them ending up like this

These roads in Fylde and Wyre will be resurfaced this year

How the plot where the Punch Bowl stood until 2021 now looks (image: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard)

'They won't just walk away': council leader's fury after failure to rebuild pub

Beacon Fell would have been bespoiled by the mast, local authority planners concluded (image: Tom Pooley/Lancashire Creators)

Phone mast plan rejected over 'significant harm' to Lancs landmark

All forms of transport could benefit from the cash bonanza

'Better journeys' promised for Blackpool as part of Lancs 'transport revolution'

Lancashire County Council has set its budget for the next financial year

Lancashire County Council agrees five percent council tax hike

County Cllr Jennifer Mein is back at the top of Lancashire County Council's Labour group - at least for now

Veteran politician takes over from Azhar Ali as Lancashire Labour leader

What can be done to make Broughton crossroads safer?

WATCH: Why infamous crossroads remains risky and busy - in spite of bypass

Classrooms have proved a playground for Covid transmission

'Give kids the same Covid protection as politicians', Lancs teacher says
The cost of installing air filters in every classroom in the UK would be “eclipsed” by the health, educational and financial benefits of reduced absence and illness amongst pupils and staff who are being exposed to repeat Covid infections.

Minibuses should be used for home-to-school transport rather than individual taxis, according to recommendations from the County Councils Network

Lancashire's £6m overspend on getting children with special needs to school

Relatives of seriously ill Fylde coast patients admitted to the Royal Preston were in line for a nightly charge to stay on the hospital site

Rethink over plan to charge Fylde coast relatives staying at 'hospital hotel'

The cycleway on Clifton Drive North currently runs from Squires Gate to Highbury Road West

'Waste of money' cycle lane extension approved as council says focus is safety

Joanna Sebborn hopes her mocked-up mast is the closest Beacon Fell ever comes to seeing the real thing (images: Tom Pooley/Lancashire Creators [main image] Paul Faulkner [inset])

'A ruddy mast would ruin it': fury at plans for beloved Lancashire beauty spot

County Cllr Azhar Ali (left) has been heavily criticised for his comments about Israel - including by the Jewish representative on Preston's Faith Covenant, Jeremy Dable (images: PA [left]/National World)

'Disgusting': Jewish faith leader condemns councillor for Israel comment

Van and trailer drivers will be subject to a limit on how much "inert waste" they can deposit each month

The new rules you need to know about at Lancashire's household waste centres

Lancashire's schools would need more than money than they are expecting to be brought up to scratch

Lancashire school repair cash 'will not fix all of the biggest problems'

The hope is that Lancashire never experiences anything like the Manchester Arena attack (top), Grenfell Tower fire (bottom left) or the Hillsborough disaster (bottom right) - but it needs to be prepared for if it does

How Lancashire would respond to a major disaster or terrorist attack

Is enough money being made available to reduce crowded classes?

Thousands of Lancs pupils being taught in class sizes over 30 amid 'cuts' claim

A significant number of GPs across Lancashire and South Cumbria are warning their practices are under intolerable financial strain (image: Pixabay)

More than 100 Lancashire GP practices could shut within two years, doctors warn

County Hall has heard a round-up of complaints about its elected members

All the reasons people complained about Lancashire county councillors last year

Assumptions have been made about how much Lancashire County Council will increase its council tax bills in the the years ahead - but nothing is certain until members decide

Five percent council tax rise ‘assumed’ by county council for next three years

New pay and display machines will not be appearing on the streets of Fylde and Wyre

Fylde coast reacts to pay and display u-turn after 'overwhelming opposition'

Eight district councils gave a resounding 'no' when Lancashire County Council asked if they would like on-street pay and display machines in their area

Pay and display rethink after districts say they do not want on-street machines

Social care is under pressure across both adult and children's services

Here's how much Lancashire will get from government cash boost for social care

Some services are being cut and others expanded - but both with the aim of saving money

Travel concessions face axe, but boost for independent living under £15m plan

On-street pay and display could be coming to 'appropriate' Lancs town centres

Lancashire households will have weekly food waste collections within the next two years

Here's when and how Lancashire plans to start collecting household food waste

The car park at Blackpool Vic has been generating increased income - but NHS bosses stress that it does not equate to profit

Sharp rise in parking income at Blackpool Victoria Hospital