Tech support from Progress Lifeline aids independent living with sensors and alarms connected day and night to a call center. Progress Lifeline: Helping Thousands Live Independently in Lancashire Progress Lifeline offers tech help at home. They work with Lancashire County Council, giving people sensors and alarms to use in their homes. These gadgets connect to…
Burnley proposes a 2% tax rise after a financial turnaround. Budget focuses on safety, environment, and green spaces. Burnley Council Tax Rise: £98k Loss Transforms into £11k Surplus They want to freeze councillor pay. This covers both this year and the next. The Full Council will vote on this Tuesday, March 4. The finance boss,…
Possible station improvements in Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Croston, and Euxton to boost connectivity. Train Station Upgrades Considered for Five Chorley Areas They want to make train travel better. These upgrades will also boost eco-friendly travel. Rail links to Manchester and Preston might improve, and places like Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway station, Chorley, Croston, and Euxton…
Terrible road conditions raise safety concerns; a councillor pushes for quick repairs on pothole-filled Blackburn Road. Pothole Peril: Great Harwood Road Spurs Calls for Immediate Repairs A local councillor reported a bad road. It’s Blackburn Road in Great Harwood. Councillor Aziz contacted Lancashire County Council because he is worried about the road’s condition. The road…
Charity slams Lancashire council’s decision to end discounted bus fares for disabled NoWCard holders before 9:30 AM. Lancashire Bus Pass Changes Criticized by Disability Charity Hey, so I heard some news about bus fares. It affects disabled people in Lancashire. The council changed things about cheap bus rides. They voted to stop the £1 fare…
Funding to build new footpaths and cycle lanes across the northwest, improving connectivity and active travel. Northwest England Receives £41m for Cycling and Walking Routes The northwest of England will get £41.6m. This money will build new walking and cycling paths. The government announced this funding recently. Ten councils will use the funds in places…
Hyndburn Council debates raising council tax by 2.99%. Lancashire County and Police also eye increases, affecting residents bills. Hyndburn Council Considers Maximum Council Tax Increase for Residents Hyndburn Council might raise council tax, and they will discuss it at a Wednesday cabinet meeting. A typical home’s bill could rise £8.03 a year for 2025/26, for…
Councils’ agency spending soars amid staffing crisis. Social care is a significant factor, leading to increased costs. North West Councils Face Rising Agency Costs Due to Staffing Crisis Councils in the North West are using more agency workers. This costs more than hiring permanent staff. BBC research looked into council spending. They found big increases…