We asked the RSPB, Buglife, and CPRE for their thoughts on Lancashire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and what the press...

Rochdale Council offers travel training to young people with additional needs, boosting independence and saving in SEND transport

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders have been hailed as a success, but evidence of their effect is not watertight

Rossendale Rugby Club takes centre place at council’s Year of Sport Campaign showcasing community participation in physical activity

We can’t verify the achievements Salford Social Care claims, as different bodies scrutinise different parts of the claims

Sefton Library claims to be brighter and greener after spending money on improvements, but ‘brighter’ may be a subjective statement

The ‘90% accreditation score’ The Harris Museum claim can’t be scrutinised as the full assessment is withheld

Lancaster Council says 63 empty homes were returned to use, but residents say derelict buildings and neglect still blight the...

Green space, contamination fears, and local residents’ resistance: no end in sight in the battle to save Ryebank Fields

Thornton Cleveleys residents receive latest PFOA soil test results; legal experts outline potential remediation and rights

Knowsley Council reminds dog walkers to pick up after pets and highlights new enforcement and education initiatives

Blackpool Council reports a reduction in crime and announced a new safety plan, but verifying their claims is another matter

Cheshire West and Chester Council explains what it can and can’t say about the business rate revaluation of 2026

As Lancaster’s Lune Millennium Bridge marks 25 years, some residents say council revitalisation works are barely noticeable

Radcliffe litter pickers fight litter dropping and fly-tipping, help residents and clean streets while council enforcement alone struggles to cope

Oldham Council’s GOW Digital scheme is underway, but community partners and councillors say long-term impact and scrutiny remain unresolved

£95mn boost for Liverpool City Region, but structural challenges flagged by Centre for Cities may slow its real impact

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School becomes the latest in Cheshire to achieve Modeshift STARS accreditation

Once a hub of civic activity, the Verdin Exchange has stood vacant for years but all that may be about...

Wigan Council Tax: lowest rates in Greater Manchester, but scrutiny raises concerns over sustainability and long-term financial risk

Hot food takeaways, planning policy and public health, how close should they be to schools, what the evidence says, and...

Rent rise déjà vu: tenants asked to pay more again, but proof of progress in housing maintenance remains thin

Illicit tobacco and vape enforcement across Cheshire and Merseyside reveals how Local Authorities are acting on vapes and cigarettes

More than a birthday: Blackburn Cathedral celebrates its centenary and is being positioned as a civic and cultural moment

A grassroots short film, Alive, about men’s mental health sparks honest conversations, emotional disclosure and fundraising

When Breck Road Library in Everton suddenly closed its doors, the decision shocked local residents and campaigners alike

Council motion highlights community cohesion, but the level of local hate crime and any changes in that level are not...

Cheshire East council tax could rise by 9.99% in 2026, under plans needing special government approval

Ribble Valley invests £750,000 in children’s play areas as part of £6.7mn Capital Programme

Fylde Council claims “significant achievements” in community safety. However, national guidance and expert insight reveal gaps in evidence