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Proposals to create a Combined County Authority for Lancashire have passed a crucial stage after the Government signalled it was happy to proceed with the plan.

Nov 27, 2023 · Powers and budgets will be devolved from central government to Lancashire through a new Combined County Authority; More than £20m will be provided to Lancashire through the deal to invest in their local priorities.

Nov 27, 2024 · Yesterday the Statutory Instrument which will enable the formation of the new body was laid in Parliament. The first shadow meeting of the organisation was also held at County Hall in Preston, in preparation for the first full meeting of the authority in the new year.

News from Lancashire County Council. A rogue roofer who scammed a couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' roof repairs has been jailed for three years and three months following action by Trading Standards officers.

Nov 14, 2024 · The Government is set to release £20million of funding in preparation for the setting up of Lancashire's new Combined County Authority (CCA).

Mar 14, 2024 · At a meeting this afternoon, members of Lancashire County Council considered the outcome of the devolution consultation and subsequently agreed to submit the county's historic devolution proposal to the Government for parliamentary approval.

21 hours ago · At the next cabinet meeting, on Thursday 6 February, councillors will be asked to approve the expansion of six special schools and the development of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Units and Special Education Resource Facilities (SERF) at nine mainstream schools across Lancashire.

The cash will come from the latest tranche of the Household Support Fund and will see £19,356,470 come from the DWP from April to help Lancashire families in need of support over the next year in the face of rising costs.

Mar 6, 2024 · Plans for an historic devolution deal to bring extra powers and money to Lancashire have received support in a public consultation.