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WEBNorthern leaders announce new partnership of the North. Northern mayors and leaders have met in York for an inaugural summit to agree how to deliver on their shared priorities for economic growth, set out in the Manifesto for the North. Economic Development and Growth. 05 Sep 2024.
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WEBNew Director of Environment and Planning appointed. Lancashire County Council has appointed Jonathan Edwards as its new Director of Environment and Planning. Economic Development and Growth. Environment and Climate Change. 06 Sep 2024.
Devolution announcement heralded as ‘amazing news for county’
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Today's Government announcement of the potential for an historic devolution deal for Lancashire has been heralded as 'amazing news' for the county. The announcement to offer the deal was made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as part of today's Autumn Statement. If given approval, the proposed deal will transfer new money and powers from central ...
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.
Devolution supported in public consultation | Lancashire County …
WEBMar 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 …
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.
Council backs Combined County Authority for Lancashire
WEBMar 14, 2024 · County Councillors have backed plans to set up a Combined County Authority (CCA) in Lancashire. 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 …
Landmark devolution deal moves a step closer | Lancashire County ...
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council said: “I am pleased we are moving closer to a first devolution deal for Lancashire. Getting over the start line on devolution will allow us to access additional funding and support from national Government and decide how this is used locally to tackle local issues and opportunities for the good ...
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 ...
Hugely significant step forward for 'Our New Deal for a Greater ...
WEBOur 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.