Politics

The woman who co-ordinated a community’s successful fight against 100 new homes is appealing for more people to get involved in a consultation over development throughout central Lancashire.

New priority crossings for cyclists are set to be introduced on two sections of Preston’s Guild Wheel.

Lancashire County Council’s budget deficit is estimated to have more than halved in less than six months.

Lancashire County Council has agreed to launch a formal consultation into the future of several of its nursery schools – but has not yet named them.

Hundreds of additional places for Lancashire pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to be created in mainstream schools over the next five years.

Preston MP Sir Mark Hendrick has poured cold water on an announcement of 11 new mental health beds for the Royal Preston Hospital.

Pizza producer Dr. Oetker has persuaded councillors to approve the controversial expansion of its base in Leyland - after a last-minute tree-planting pledge designed to make the redevelopment a more appetising prospect for nearby residents.

A row has broken out over whether a housebuilder can be relied upon to ensure a new estate in Chorley does not pose a flood risk.

A new initiative in Preston will help businesses explore how to become Real Living Wage employers.

Residents and taxi operators in South Ribble are being asked for their thoughts on a series of proposed changes to the regulations governing private hire and Hackney vehicles in the district.

Objectors are celebrating after planning permission for 100 new homes was rejected.