Four New Unitary Councils to Replace Lancashire’s Current Local Government
One of the biggest changes to local government in Lancashire for more than half a century is now set to reshape how council services are delivered across the county. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the existing two-tier system of county and district councils will be replaced by four new unitary authorities, each responsible for delivering all local government services within its area. Under the Government's preferred proposal, the new authorities will cover four distinct areas. Lancaster, Preston and Ribble Valley will form one unitary authority, while Fylde, Wyre and Blackpool will become another. A third authority will bring together Blackburn with...
Royal Lytham & St Annes to Host the 156th Open Championship in 2028
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club remains one of the most respected venues in championship golf, and in 2028 it will host The Open Championship for the 12th time. The return of the world’s oldest major to the Fylde Coast reinforces the course’s long-standing position on The Open rota and its reputation as one of the most exacting tests in the sport. The Championship will come back to Lytham for the first time since 2012, when Ernie Els claimed the Claret Jug in dramatic fashion. That year also saw Tiger Woods mount a strong challenge, finishing among the leading...