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Community and Cultural Services. Environment and Climate Change. 06 Nov 2024. County Council to provide £300,000 to incentivise further apprenticeships. Lancashire County Council has unveiled plans to put £300,000 into funding 100 more apprenticeship incentives for employers. Economic Development and Growth. Education and Skills.
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
Nov 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.
Lancashire mapping system has been given a big upgrade
Apr 28, 2022 · Lancashire County Council's Mapping and Related Information Online (MARIO) system has undergone extensive upgrades and has now been relaunched. MARIO is an online, interactive mapping system, a service to access information and services provided across the county. The upgrades will mean improved visuals, more content and an extensive help guide.
The Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire
Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, has told the leaders of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council, that the statutory tests to implement the proposal have been met. The Government now intend to bring the matter before Parliament in the coming weeks.
Devolution supported in public consultation | Lancashire County …
Mar 6, 2024 · Plans for an historic devolution deal to bring extra powers and money to Lancashire have received support in a public consultation. The eight-week consultation, which ended in January, asked residents, businesses and other stakeholders to give their views on the proposed deal. If the proposal is implemented, existing funding and powers would ...
Financial outlook looks brighter but council must 'tread forward ...
Jan 18, 2024 · In November 2023, it was reported to cabinet that there was a forecast deficit of £14.505m in 2024/25, increasing to £18.294m by 2026/27. Through strong financial management, the latest Medium Term Financial Strategy Update 2024/25 - 2026/27, which went before cabinet on Thursday, shows a significant improvement in the council's financial outlook.
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County Council to provide £300,000 to incentivise further apprenticeships. Lancashire County Council has unveiled plans to put £300,000 into funding 100 more apprenticeship incentives for employers. Economic Development and Growth. Education and Skills.
Hugely significant step forward for 'Our New Deal for a Greater ...
Our New Deal for a Greater Lancashire sets out the areas where Lancashire's council leaders collectively believe more local powers over funding and decision-making could make the biggest difference.
Huge funding injection will transform transport
Feb 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 ...
Cabinet endorses Lancashire 2050 framework
Dec 1, 2022 · The Lancashire 2050 Framework, which was unveiled at a ceremony in the Palace of Westminster last week, provides a shared vision, goals and priorities to help every resident live their best life. Members of the cabinet today endorsed the framework, which will be used to further develop detailed priorities with partners and stakeholders across ...