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WEBBoost-supported businesses among BIBAs 2024 winners. Nine businesses who have previously received growth support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub were among the winners from 20 categories at this year’s Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) in Blackpool last Friday. Economic Development and Growth. 27 Sep 2024.
Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The Partnership’s members: Lancashire County Council (LCC); the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP); the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan); Lancaster University; BAE Systems; and the National Cyber Force (NCF); will also maximise the County’s once in a generation cyber opportunity, and all the benefits a thriving cyber economy will bring to Lancashire.
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WEBNews from Lancashire County Council. Nine businesses who have previously received growth support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub were among the winners from 20 categories at this year’s Be Inspired Business …
Council sets first £1billion budget - Lancashire County Council News
WEBLeaders at Lancashire County Council are looking to build on a year of positive progress as the authority set its' first ever £1billion budget. At a meeting of the full council today, members heard that thanks to careful management the current financial outlook was generally positive. However leaders said the council could not be complacent ...
Huge funding injection will transform transport
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · The council's partners in the devolution proposal which would create a new Combined County Authority for the region are also due to receive significant extra transport funding, adding up to £730m across the Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool area. County Councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for economic ...
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
WEBNov 27, 2023 · An historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Lancashire has been signed by the Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is delivering this landmark deal between Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Consultation launched to shape future of Lancashire
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Today a consultation has been launched into a devolution proposal which would create a new Combined County Authority for the region. It comes after the Government offered an historic devolution deal to the county as part of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement last week. Leaders from …
Residents urged to 'look out for Lancashire' as Covid infection …
WEBMar 17, 2022 · In the Lancashire County Council area, between March 5 and 11 the overall infection rate for all ages rose to 459.2 per 100,000 people – an increase of 80% – according to government data. During the same period the infection rate for the over 60s rose to 415.9 per 100,000 people, a 68% rise. Covid …
Blueprint for technology enabled care approved
WEBOct 4, 2023 · A ground-breaking blueprint for using technology and AI to support people in Lancashire has been approved this week. Lancashire County Council's cabinet has approved its 'technology enabled care policy' today, setting out exactly how technology will support and enable adults and children to prevent …
Plans for two new schools in Preston to be discussed by cabinet
WEB5 days ago · The county council has already undertaken consultations for the new schools, in line with the Department for Education Guidance. At its next meeting on Thursday 3 October, cabinet will be asked to approve the commencement of work to design and obtain planning permission for the two schools. The current proposal is for the primary school at ...