County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire has moved a step closer to being handed a raft of new powers after the county’s devolution deal reach
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The move comes against the backdrop of a push by a group of Lancashire’s Labour MPs to persuade the government to strike a more extensive devolution agreement with the county, which – unlike the current one – would bring with it an elected mayor and a slashing of local councils. The CCA – in both its shadow and full form – is made up of representatives of the three signatories of the deal: the leader and deputy leader of Lancashire County Council and the leaders of Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen councils.
“I passionately believe that the new authority is in the best interests of our residents and businesses – and means that more decisions affecting local people can be made right here in Lancashire. “We are all fully focused on making sure communities across Lancashire benefit from devolution, with transport and skills high on the agenda.”
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