Lancashire to invest £72m in ‘every day’ roads
Plans to invest £72 million in maintaining and improving Lancashire’s highways and transport infrastructure in 2026/27 are set to be approved by councillors. The proposed programme will be considered by cabinet on Thursday 5 March, following final approval of the County Council’s budget by Full Council last week. The funding will support a wide‑ranging programme […]
Lancashire drivers warned ‘Stop means STOP’ during road safety day of action
‘Stop means STOP’ when a school crossing patrol officer asks a driver to bring their vehicle to a halt. That’s the latest vital road safety message from Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety teams, who ran a day of action at sites across the county this week. Lancashire County Council’s Executive Director, Phil Green, and cabinet […]
£55m infrastructure improvement programme for East Lancashire
Work is ramping up on a £55 million programme of investment across East Lancashire, with residents set to see the first visible changes in the weeks ahead. The programme is one of the largest infrastructure investments ever made in East Lancashire, delivering improvements in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale. Following confirmation of £50 million in […]
Lancashire delivers major road and street improvements
Lancashire County Council are tackling the issues of clean signs, smooth roads, and buses that arrive on time head‑on, with visible improvements showing how getting the basics right makes a big difference. The new administration has big ambitions with roads, street works, and school transport being transformed with faster, smarter repairs, less disruption, and better […]
Progress continues on potential Lancashire Lane Rental Scheme
Lancashire is taking steps to tackle roadwork disruption on its busiest routes – with a potential Lane Rental Scheme now under serious consideration. Lancashire County Council is exploring the introduction of a Lane Rental Scheme – a government-backed initiative designed to reduce disruption caused by roadworks on the busiest parts of the highway network during […]
“Putting lives at risk” – MP disappointed by Lancashire County Council’s speed camera decision
An MP has questioned Lancashire County Council and accused it of ‘putting the people of Rossendale at risk from dangerous drivers’ following the news a speed camera would not be installed on a major road, says Lancashire Live. Andy MacNae, the Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen, says the county council, which is now led by Reform, […]
Lancashire County Council grateful for flood preparations
The flooding that impacted parts of Lancashire over the weekend has served as a powerful reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather events, says the Council. The coordinated response from emergency services, local councils, and volunteer groups, saw the worst outcomes mitigated. Widespread catastrophic flooding was avoided, in part due to strong preparations and […]
Trailblazing partnership brings cutting-edge pothole tech to Lancashire’s roads
A ‘game-changing’ pothole repair machine, never before used in the UK, has been rolled out in Lancashire as part of a pi’oneering new partnership. The new machine recycles existing materials on site to provide a long-lasting, first-time repair. This is much more efficient as it minimises waste and reduces the need for new materials, driving […]
Lancashire councillors sign off on plans to invest £61m on highways infrastructure
Plans to invest more than £61 million to improve Lancashire’s highways infrastructure over the next year have been approved. The decision means the council can continue to focus on maintaining everything from roads and bridges to traffic signals and streetlights on a preventative basis, before the need for repairs becomes critical and more expensive. The […]
Jenoptik speed camera schemes planned for two major roads with history of safety concerns in Lancashire
Plans to install average speed cameras along two major roads in Lancashire which have a history of safety concerns are set to move forward, with the county council thanking residents coming forward in Burnley for helping make it happen. The two schemes – which cost a total of £2.1 million – will see Jenoptik’s SPECS […]