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Updates from Reform Lancashire

The latest news, updates and announcements from Reform Lancashire, including council activity, local campaigns, community work and key issues affecting residents across the county. If you are looking for the work or updates of a particular councillor, please visit their individual profile on the Councillors page.

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May 18, 2026
CC Joshua Roberts
What The Conservative-Led Council Was Doing Behind Closed Doors

A letter sent by the Conservative-led Lancashire County Council on the 8th of May 2025 reveals that council officers were actively approaching private landlords with financial incentives to house refugees — taking properties off the open market for local Lancashire families.

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May 5, 2026
CC Joshua Roberts
Putting Local People First on Housing and Support

Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Environment and Communities Joshua Roberts has announced his intention to withdraw the local authority from the government’s refugee resettlement scheme.

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April 13, 2026
CC Alice Jones
Reform Lancashire Secures Ferry Funding — But Contract Collapse Shows Wider Problem

The Fleetwood–Knott End ferry service is set to close after no compliant or financially viable bids were received through the tender process.

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April 7, 2026
CC Ella Worthington
Reform Lancashire appoints Ella Worthington as Cabinet Member for Civic Pride

Reform Lancashire is pleased to announce the appointment of Councillor Ella Worthington as Cabinet Member for Civic Pride, effective immediately.

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April 5, 2026
CC Daniel Matchett
Labour Government Replaces Household Support Fund with Crisis and Resilience Fund

The national Labour Government has decided to replace the previous Household Support Fund with the new Crisis and Resilience Fund from 1 April 2026. Reform UK controlled Lancashire County Council has passed over £17.2 million, plus a £0.455 million heating oil top-up, to district councils across the county.

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April 4, 2026
CC Joshua Roberts
Kirkham Swimming Baths Remains Closed as Costs Continue to Rise

Kirkham Swimming Baths remains closed more than three years after becoming non-operational in December 2021, with recent photos confirming no visible progress on reopening the facility.

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