West Lancashire Borough Council3 days agoWhat's behind the rise of the independents?With six of Lancashire's councils under no overall control, independents could wield more power.3 days ago7 days agoI've been spat at and abused, says council leader stepping downCouncillor Yvonne Gagen is resigning as leader as she says politics is toxic, especially for women.7 days ago8 Apr 2026Campaigning steps up before Lancashire's electionsBlackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Chorley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston and West Lancashire have polls on 7 May.8 Apr 202625 Mar 2026Mum fears losing home in £180k house extension rowSuzie Cavadino wrongly thought she did not need planning permission to extend her two-bedroom home.25 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Young people to have say in £20m regeneration spendDigmoor in Skelmersdale has been selected for £20m government cash over 10 years.10 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Lancashire's local elections in 2026People living in seven parts of Lancashire will head to the polls on 7 May.2 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Saved swimming pools set for £10m repairsWest Lancashire Council is being asked to repair two swimming pools it planned to shut last year.26 Feb 202618 Feb 2026What's happening with Lancashire's local elections?Seven local authority areas will see people go to the polls in May after a U-turn by the government to postpone elections.18 Feb 202614 Jan 2026Transitioning councils seek to postpone electionsSome authorities have voted for the move as they prepare for local government reorganisation.14 Jan 2026...
