County Hall in Preston The leaders of Lancashire’s three main councils have expressed their delight at an indication from the government that a long-await
The leaders of Lancashire’s three main councils have expressed their delight at an indication from the government that a long-awaited devolution deal for the county could be on the table in little more than a month.Levelling Up minister Jacob Young said in the Commons on Monday that he hoped to be able to announce the details “in advance of Lancashire Day”, which is on November 27.
That would involve the formation of a new combined county authority on which the county council and standalone Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen authorities would sit as voting members. Speaking to the LDRS on behalf of all three top-tier authorities, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley said of Jacob Young’s comments in the Commons chamber: “We had a very positive meeting with the minister and we were delighted by his remarks in the House of Commons.
She added: “We will be better placed to tackle key local properties, improve employment and skills and boost economic prosperity. It will ensure that the region can compete on a level playing field with our neighbours, such as Manchester and Liverpool, giving Lancashire a stronger voice right across the North West and beyond.”
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