Pay an invoiceLancashire's new women and girls' champion vows to push for change
29 December 2025
County Councillor Ellie Close is used to juggling the competing demands of parenting, running her own business and her political role.
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Message to Santa from the Leader of the Council
24 December 2025
Dear Santa, I’m writing to let you know that when you land in Lancashire tonight, your sleigh and all nine reindeer can have free parking anywhere in the county.
Ice to see you! Watch our gritters in action on a new map
08 January 2026
Residents can now see where gritters are working to keep roads safe, thanks to a new live map from Lancashire County Council.
Gritting teams work round the clock to keep Lancashire's roads moving
05 January 2026
Gritting crews are continuing their work to keep Lancashire's roads safe and open as a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place.