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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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News from Lancashire County Council. Vital new children's homes are in the pipeline as part of plans to modernise care for young people in Lancashire and provide them with the care and stability all children deserve.
Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise …
Nov 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 …
New children's homes set to open in Lancashire
3 days ago · Vital new children's homes are in the pipeline as part of plans to modernise care for young people in Lancashire and provide them with the care and stability all children deserve. The Lancashire County Council scheme called 'Where Our Children Live' (WOCL), will see up to 15 new children's homes ...
Landmark devolution deal moves a step closer | Lancashire County ...
Jul 13, 2023 · The deal if given final approval will transfer new money and powers from central government to a newly created Combined County Authority allowing them to tackle key local priorities such as better housing and public transport as well as helping to boost economic prosperity and improve employment and skills.
Historic devolution deal signed with Lancashire
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.
Huge funding injection will transform transport
Feb 26, 2024 · Lancashire County Council is preparing to drive forward ambitious and exciting plans that will transform transport following today's news that it will receive a huge funding boost of £494m over 7 years from 2025.
The Time is Now for devolution in Lancashire
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.
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.