Burnley Borough Council2 Mar 2026Lancashire's local elections in 2026People living in seven parts of Lancashire will head to the polls on 7 May.2 Mar 202618 Feb 2026What's happening with Lancashire's local elections?Seven local authority areas will see people go to the polls in May after a U-turn by the government to postpone elections.18 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Residents vow to fight household waste site planResidents angered by plans to process tonnes of waste near their homes say they were not consulted.30 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Transitioning councils seek to postpone electionsSome authorities have voted for the move as they prepare for local government reorganisation.14 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Will my council election be going ahead next year?Elections are set to be held at seven local authorities in Lancashire but more than half want to delay.23 Dec 202511 Sep 2025Councillor resigns after 'good riddance' Kirk postCouncillor Fiona Wild deletes a post saying US activist Charlie Kirk "brought this on himself".11 Sep 202516 May 2025Burnley mayoral role and town hall 'must be saved'Councillor Shah Hussain also tells Burnley councillors it is "vital" to retain the mayoral role.16 May 202531 Jan 2025M65 safety review launched after spate of crashesMore concerns are expressed after at least four crashes in January on the M65 in Lancashire.31 Jan 202514 Dec 2024Energy firm slams 'troubling' battery plan refusalBurnley Council's refusal of a battery storage site at an old coal mine is to face an appeal. 14 Dec 2024...
