The leaders of Lancashire’s three main councils have expressed their delight at an indication from the government that a long-awaited devolution deal for the county could be on the table in little more than a month.
Levelling Up minister Jacob Young said in the Commons on Monday that he hoped to be able to announce the details “in advance of Lancashire Day”, which is on 27th November. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that the public remarks came as an unexpected - but welcome - development to Lancashire County Council and Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen councils, the so-called “top-tier” authorities which have been taking the lead in discussions with the government.
The LDRS understands that their involvement may be secured via associate membership for two district leaders who could represent the wider group of second-tier councils Preston, Wyre and Burnley. Speaking to the LDRS on behalf of all three top-tier authorities, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley said of Jacob Young’s comments in the Commons chamber: “We had a very positive meeting with the minister and we were delighted by his remarks in the House of Commons.
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