Politics News - Leyland Guardian

When is a filled pothole not a filled pothole in Lancashire?

A problem with the system for reporting potholes in Lancashire means that some defects which the public are told have been rectified remain unfilled.

Traffic and Travel

Councillors granted permission for the development to be enlarged

More homes than first planned for new Leyland housing estate

A developer has been told that it can add more than a dozen homes to a major new estate being built on the outskirts of Leyland.

Politics

Lancashire County Council adopts anti-Semitism definition

Lancashire County Council has adopted a widely-recognised definition of anti-Semitism.

Politics

Blue badges have to be renewed every three years

This is the change that could be coming to Lancashire's blue badge parking scheme

Blue badge-holders in Lancashire with certain conditions and disabilities might not have to start from scratch each time they have to reapply for the concession.

Politics

Blue badge-holders can park in designated bays and in other areas where restrictions usually apply

Who qualifies for blue badge parking in Lancashire and what are the benefits?

There are over 58,000 people with a blue badge parking concession in Lancashire and 30,000 residents apply each year to join them.

Politics

There will be 150 charging points at the roadside across Lancashire

New rules to stop non-electric cars parking at charging points in Lancashire

It will soon be illegal to park a petrol or diesel car at any of Lancashire’s on-street electric vehicle charging points - meaning motorists could be fined if they do so.

Politics

Pavements cracked under the weight of buses and trucks

Shared space is branded 'a real mess' by councillors in Preston

It was meant to be the jewel in Preston’s city centre crown - a glittering showpiece to bring shoppers flocking in.

Lifestyle

Lancashire County Council has reassessed its financial position following recent government announcements

Big drop in Lancashire County Council deficit - but funding questions mean figure is far from certain

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

Politics

County councillors Matthew Tomlinson and Andrew Gardiner

Row over whether Lancashire families in poverty need "education in how to manage money"

Two county councillors have clashed over the root causes of child poverty – with one suggesting that poorer families should be taught how to better manage their money and another insisting that they just needed more of it in the first place.

Education

Lancashire's local authority-run nursery schools have had their financial situations categorised

Lancashire nursery school consultation approved - but what future for those in financial trouble?

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.

Education

The proposals would create units for special needs children within mainstream schools

Move to get more Lancashire special needs pupils into mainstream schools

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.

Education

Production will be ramped up at the Dr. Oetker plant in Leyland

Leyland pizza factory expansion will be delivered - but neighbours blast "overbearing" plans

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.

Politics

Fylde Council is advising people to keep their dogs on leads after palm oil washed up on St Annes beach on Wednesday morning (January 15)

Warning to Fylde dog owners after 'toxic' palm oil washes up on St Annes beach

Dog walkers in Lytham and St Annes are being warned after palm oil washed up on beaches along the Fylde coast.

Health

Several of the proposed changes to taxi regulations in South Ribble focus on the environment

What do you think about new taxi rules in South Ribble?

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.

Politics

The site of the proposed development on Chain House Lane

Plans for 100 new homes in South Ribble are thrown out by Government inspector

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

News

Sylvia and Glyn Bouskill were amongst the first residents to move into Primrose Gardens

Is this the future of elderly care in Lancashire?

On a residential street in Chorley a woman gives a cheery morning greeting to one of her neighbours.

People

Do drivers face a lottery when it comes to the condition of the roads?

This is how much less Lancashire spends on its roads than London

County council areas like Lancashire are being outspent on road repairs by more urban local authorities that have far fewer miles of road in need of maintenance.

Traffic and Travel

Stuart Manning with his wife Caroline, who has an aggressive form of MS.

FUND-RAISER: 'It was worse than not having any hope,' says Bamber Bridge husband after wife with MS is refused disability grant while critically ill

His wife has an aggressive form of MS that has left her bed-bound with no use of her arms.

Health

South Ribble's licensing policy is set to be revised

Should there be tighter controls on customers leaving licensed premises in South Ribble?

Businesses applying for a licence to sell alcohol in South Ribble could soon have to show that they have measures in place to prevent their customers causing a nuisance as they leave their premises.

People

Lancashire has 24 council-run nurseries - can they all survive?

Council "committed" to Lancashire nursery schools facing financial threat

The financial challenges facing Lancashire County Council’s nursery schools are “not insurmountable”, according to the authority’s cabinet member for children.

Education

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Man suffers 'serious injuries' after being dragged out of car and beaten with wooden bat in Farington

Neighbours fear for their homes after roof gable collapses on 4-year-old Buckshaw Village house

Parents alerted after schoolgirl, 12, is confronted by two men

More homes than first planned for new Leyland housing estate

Plans for 100 new homes in South Ribble are thrown out by Government inspector