Phillippa Williamson

The A6070 has undergone a major revamp since it was downgraded from a motorway

Big changes for Lancashire's former 'shortest motorway'

Lancashire's new Combined County Authority has been established to deliver the area's long-awaited devolution deal

‘Momentous moment' for Lancs as new authority starts work - promising prudence

Assessments of people who need support in their own homes are sometimes not happening for at least a month

Delays in care assessments due to staff being 'rarer than rocking horse dung'

Council tax bills are set to increase from April

Council tax: here's how much you'll pay after county council's planned hike

Mark Wynn has been the interim chief executive of Lancashire County Council for six months - and is now poised to get the job permanently

Here's how much the new boss of the county council will be earning

Eight-four seats will be up for grabs - likely for the final time - when elections are held for Lancashire County Council in May

County council elections WILL go ahead - even though the authority is being axed

Lancashire looks set still to go to the polls in May 2025 - in spite of major council changes being on the horizon

What the plan to scrap the county council means for next year's local elections

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

The first gathering of Lancashire's shadow combined county authority. [Back row, left to right] - Alistair Bradley, Chorley Council leader; Mo Isap, chair of Lancashire Business Board; Stephen Atkinson, Ribble Valley Council leader; [front row, left to right] Cllr Lynn Williams, Blackpool Council leader, Phillippa Williamson, Lancashire County Council leader, Alan Vincent, deputy Lancashire County Council leader; Phil Riley, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader

Key moment reached for Lancashire devolution deal - here's what it means

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

The University of Central Lancashire will host the Convention of the North 2025 next February

Lancashire to stage prestigious 'Northern Powerhouse' conference

The soon-to-depart chief exceutive of Lancashire County Council, Angie Ridgwell

County Council boss quits £231K role to move back to where she grew up

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)

General election derails Lancashire's devolution deal at the eleventh hour

Will the new initiatives tempt you on board on your local bus service?

Better Lancashire buses: special fares and more frequent services on the way

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

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
Motorhomes will be banned from parking overnight on the promenades at Lytham and St. Annes from this summer.
Paul Faulkner

At the signing of Lancashire's devolution deal at Lancaster Castle in November: [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 after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

Lancashire residents and businesses back long-awaited county devolution deal

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

Lancashire County Council agrees five percent council tax hike

[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

16 to 18-year-old students at four colleges in Lancashire can apply for new science and tech bursaries (image via MoD)

Bursaries for Blackpool and the Fylde students to study for defence careers

Edith Rigby Way was closed while police attempted to safely catch a loose horse

‘Loose horse’ closes new M55 link road Edith Rigby Way

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

Vehicles joining the Preston Western Distributor link road from the new junction 2 on the M55.

£207m M55 link road ‘worth the cost’, according to officials

A major new £207m road scheme linking parts of Preston and the Fylde Coast to the M55 will open to the public on July 3 (Credit: Lancashire County Council)

New £207m motorway junction and link road to open today
A major new £207m road scheme linking parts of Preston and the Fylde Coast to the M55 will open to the public on Monday (July 3).
Sean Gleaves

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

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, but districts won't be at the top table

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

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

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

Lancashire Choir of the Year 2022 finalist (clockwise from top left): Rossendale Male Voice Choir, Aughton Male Voice Choir, Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society (CPCAODS) Show Choir, Red Rosettes Show Choir, Lancaster Royal Grammar School Choir and Blackpool Male Voice Choir

Finalists revealed for Lancashire Choir of the Year 2022

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

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"

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

Wyre's councillors have approved the basis for further devolution discussions

Wyre backs plans for Lancashire devolution deal - without an elected mayor

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

How the new ground at Farington would look

Major plans unveiled for new Lancashire Cricket ground at Leyland

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 real-life James Bond could be getting some help from Lancashire soon...

What we know about James Bond-style super spy centre coming to Lancashire

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

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