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'It's about bloody time': Lancashire mayor on the horizon after budget

A panel of experts debated the merits of a mayor for Lancashire at an event in Preston

Lancashire would 'probably quite like the idea of an elected mayor’ if asked

Andy Burnham is understood to want to see a mayor flying the flag for Lancashire

Getting Lancashire a mayor is ‘a priority for Andy Burnham’, as £1bn fund mooted

am Rumens, Jackie Daniels, Ian Riding, Alister Miller and Daniel Jones of Streets.

130-year-old Fylde coast accountancy firm to begin new chapter

Utility Aid opens its new office at Avroe House in South Shore creating 16 jobs

Utilities specialist opens new Blackpool office creating 16 jobs

Will a mayor ever fly the flag on behalf of Lancashire?

Businesses back plans for Lancashire Mayor with 'conditions'

Thornton Health and Fitness Centre

New kids play and laser tag centre opens in popular Fylde coast gym

Will a mayor ever fly the flag on behalf of Lancashire?

'Council tax hike' warning over Lancs mayor amid row over benefits of the role

Council welcomes new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness

Blackpool Council responds to PM Burnham's pledge to end homelessness

How you can land £2,000 grant for enhancing local lives

Community groups urged to apply for massive new £2,000 grants

Blackpool has formally strengthened its links with the Royal Navy

Blackpool strengthens Royal Navy links with HMS Achilles agreement

Lorraine Beavers, MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, has paid tribute to the UK’s longest-serving councillor Ivan Taylor

MP lauds 'incredible' Ivan Taylor, UK's longest-serving councillor

Andy Burnham. Picture: Getty

'Northern communities have been ignored' - MP backs Andy Burnham as PM

Chris Webb, Blackpool South MP, has reiterated his support for Andy Burnham’s bid to become the new Labour leader and Prime Minister

Fylde coast MP has say on Andy Burnham bid to become Prime Minister

St Annes town mayor Coun Cheryl Little

New St Annes mayor eager to promote the town in 'really exciting year'

Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury 'offered chance to become Mayor of Lancashire by Reform UK'
The boxer would probably have been the most well-known face in the political contest.
Paul Faulkner

Will Lancashire ever get an elected mayor like its neighbours in Greater Manchester the rest of the North?

Fresh delay over Andy Burnham-style Lancashire mayor

Clare Sollitt who is climbing Kilimanjaro for Blackpool charity Jobs, Friends and Houses (JFH)

I'll be dry-raving with the mayor before taking on Kilimanjaro

The new Fylde mayoral team

Fylde's new mayoral team eager to help boost trio of local charities

Wyre Council has elected Councillor Steve Nicholls as its Mayor for 2026/27

'A privilege' - New Mayor of Wyre installed at special meeting

Cllr Danny Scott is so proud to take on the role of Blackpool's mayor

I'm so proud to become the mayor of Blackpool

Councillor Richard Redcliffe, has taken up the role of first citizen of Fylde. Pictured if St Annes Town Hall

New Mayor of Fylde installed at special Mayor Making ceremony

Michele and Danny Scott will be the next Mayor and Mayoress of Blackpool for 2026/7

Blackpool couple to take up mayoral chains this week

Kevin Doyle has been organising walks for older people for 20 years and to thank him, the Talk and Walk regulars have arranged afternoon tea for him. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

"I am so proud of him” - Fylde walking group leader honoured

Home care provider launches brand new service in Lytham and Fylde

[Clockwise from left]: Lancashire County Council leader Stephen Atkinson, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams will meet with the government over the prospect of an elected mayor

Lancashire leaders set for '£1bn meeting' over elected mayor

Cllr Richard Redcliffe to become the new mayor of Fylde

Former headteacher to become new mayor of Fylde
A former headmaster who has been a councillor for 15 years is set to be the next mayor of Fylde.
Jessica Lees

Cllr Richard Redcliffe to become the new mayor of Fylde

Former headteacher to become new mayor of Fylde

Fylde celebrate as Danny Mayor doubles their lead at Hereford

Hereford 1 AFC Fylde 4: Goal-hungry Coasters pull clear at top

Fylde mayor Frank Andrews

Mayor's ball date at Ribby Hall

AFC Fylde picked up three points at Buxton Photo: Steve McLellan

Buxton 0 AFC Fylde 3: Coasters take over at the top of National League North

Civic Leaders Visit Pantry Foodbank Fleetwood to Celebrate Community Impact

Civic Leaders visit Pantry Foodbank Fleetwood

Leanne from Stringers, Maria Operations Manager, Sophie Owner, Christine Dementia Trainer/Care Professional, The Worshipful the Mayor Councillor Frank Andrews and Mayoress Ann Andrews

Home Instead Lytham Celebrates Grand Opening of New Care & Wellbeing Hub on Clif...

Is Lancashire finally going to come together under an elected mayor?

Lancashire 'losing jobs to Greater Manchester' over lack of a mayor

Fylde were beaten on their own turf (photo: Aidan Wilson)

AFC Fylde 2 Worksop Town 3: Hosts beaten after leading twice

AFC Fylde won at Peterborough Sports Photo: Steve McLellan

Five-star AFC Fylde comfortably defeat Peterborough Sports

Two goals by Danny Ormerod helped AFC Fylde to victory at Southport on Bank Holiday Monday Photo: Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde boss: Players deserve all the plaudits

AFC Fylde defeated Kidderminster Harriers at Mill Farm on Saturday Photo: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde 2 Kidderminster Harriers 1: Coasters make it two wins in a week

Danny Mayor in action on his AFC Fylde debut against Oxford City Photo: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde's subs proved their point

Shepherd Road Allotments Open Day and Time Capsule burial. St. Anne's Town Mayor, Councillors, Allotment holders and visiting residents.

150th Celebrations St Anne's Time Capsules

The players celebrate Danny Mayor's winner (photo: Aidan Wilson/AFC Fylde)

AFC Fylde 3 Oxford City 2: Coasters come from behind to open with victory

DWNW - 001 DWNW_CalderRise_Preston_Holden_Kennett_4bed - A street scene at DWH's Calder Rise development in Cottam

Lancashire homebuilder supports Preston Sea Cadets fundraiser

Encore Singers

Putting a little love Into Summer

Cyclist from last year

Roll and Raise Sat 14th June MND Charity event Blackpool

Mayor visits Namastey Indian for third anniversary.

We celebrated our third anniversary and the Mayor came to join us

Cllr Stephen Atkinson (Reform UK) did not see eye to eye with County Cllr Matthew Tomlinson (Labour) over the prospect of an elected Lancashire mayor

Lancashire mayor branded 'damaging to democracy' amid referendum row

Former leader of Wyre Council, David Henderson, is one of four ex-councillors to be made an honorary alderman

Proud moment for former councillors in Lancashire as they become aldermen

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

Mayor of Preston and Kate Bethell, Furness Branch Manager

Preston Mayor opens new branch of Furness Building Society

A new Starbucks will be opening in Blackpool next week

New Starbucks to open soon - special treat awaits first 200 customers

Come and create magical memories -Special Christmas Festival is back

Presenting cheques to Jim Allen (RBL) and Dave Whitworth (Local Veterans DWS) by Jo Moxham and Lyndsay Fielder (Choir committee representatives)

Encore Singers do it again!

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Horizon team at relaunch event

Alcohol recovery service 'The Lighthouse' hosts relaunch celebration

Sarah from Santander helps out a the cake stall

Coffee morning raises £1,800 for local charity

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