New Hi-Tech Facility for Lancashire Waste

Community news from across YOUR county www.lancashire.gov.uk / September 2010 NEW HI-TECH FACILITY FOR LANCASHIRE WASTE

invision PEOPLE in Lancashire are among the world’s greenest following the opening of two revolutionary facilities that will see the vast majority of their household rubbish reused, in- New help for stead of sent to land?ill. Within ?ive years, recycling and recovery rates are pre- local business dicted to hit 80%, up from 45% at present. New waste recovery parks opened this summer at Thorn- ton, near Blackpool; and Farington, near Leyland; featuring a combination of cutting edge technologies currently seen at only one other location worldwide. On each site, a large fully-enclosed composter will initially Lancashire news - A SUCCESSFUL county council treat green garden waste, followed later this year by the ad- ?inancePage f schemeour has relaunched in response to the current economic dition of food scraps, while a high-tech combination of me- situation. chanical and biological processes is used to produce a compost-like material. Stories from your County Councillor Albert Atkinson, deputy leader, said: “This is nothing short of a revolution in how we treat Lan- local area cashire’s waste - we’re saying goodbye to the practice of sending most of our waste to land?ill. “We’ve been forward thinking enough to recognise a future in which most of our waste can be reused and recycled Lancashire links - without the need for incineration.” NEWSPage aboutfive county council Lancashire County Council has teamed up with Blackpool services in your local area on our Council, Catalyst Lend Lease and Amec to build the plants, district pages. which have created 320 jobs for local people. They will be How is the A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE run by a company called Global Renewables Lancashire. At Farington, 9,000 pupils a year will visit a state-of-the- council doing? art education centre, which features an enclosed walkway THE revolutionary new waste recovery park in leader of the council; Councillor Ian Fowler, extending for almost 1km through the facility. Farington, near Leyland, is officially open. deputy leader of Blackpool Council; Steve The facility also features special technology to separate The photograph shows special guests outside Browne, the county council’s director of waste and sort recyclables collected at the kerbside into types and the environmental education centre (from left): strategy and policy; and Martin Hopkins, chief colours, ready for sale to manufacturers. County Councillor Albert Atkinson, deputy executive of Global Renewables Lancashire. The plants will take a few months to ramp up to full op- A SPECIALAnnua ltwo-page Report Annual- Report detailsPages how six we’ve and sspenteve nmoney on eration. The compost-like material resulting from the pro- services in the last year and how cessing of black-bin waste will be used to effective it has been. COUNCIL FINANCES regenerate former industrial sites and to plant 2.5m trees A century of over the next 25 years. girl guides Tough financial times ahead

MESSAGE from County Coun- Living in Lancashire - cillor Geoff Driver, leader of Page eight TAKE a trip into the past with an Lancashire County Council: interesting feature on girl guiding at Gawthorpe Hall. School pupils government announcement in cil across a range of services. public ?inances nationally. make the grade June that it was stopping grant Unlike many councils, we I am very clear that I will do funding speci?ically targeted at don’t intend to simply cut my absolute utmost to protect We are committed to pro- local services. This means that services where we’re losing tar- services for the most vulnera- tecting services to the most the county council needs to geted funding, because we be- ble in the county. With work Lancashire news - vulnerable, which is why, ear- save over £22m from its agreed lieve some of these services are we’ve already started to Page eleven lier this month, we approved budget, during 2010-11, in ad- a priority for local communities. streamline the council, I am Another bumper year for Lan- plans to protect more than two dition to its other savings re- Instead we have asked man- con?ident that the council will cashire’s GCSE results. and a half million pounds quirements. agers to ?ind ways of protecting emerge from this as a worth of funding for children On Thursday 9 September, them by saving money from much leaner and ?itter organi- County Hall and family services, as central the Cabinet approved proposals non-frontline activities. But sation, better able to provide A cassette version of Visiongovernment is now seeks available to reduce for tovisually keep much impared of the funding people in therefrom isGalloway’s no escaping theSociety fact services for the that Blind residents by callingwant, 01772 744148 the de?icit. place, while making ef?iciency Lancashire has to contribute to in places where they are The move follows the central savings elsewhere in the coun- relieving the huge burden on needed. 2 ask gabby lancashire news September 2010 | www.lancashire.gov.uk

Finance help ing face-to-face contact. Here are some contact By visiting one of our numbers for the Winter LETTER OF THE MONTH TellyTalk machines our Fuel Payments Helpline customers can get help and also Warm Front, NoW is the time and advice on all as- which is a Government- the park blows over my pects of the Blue Badge funded initiative, way and ends up by the UNFORTUNATELY at the Miss Upton service, including brand managed by Eaga. kerb and in the drain. moment I am going Gisburn new applications and It can provide a pack- Who should I direct this through some Cinancial renewals. age of insulation and to?GABBY SAYS: difCiculties. to ride the ferry The TellyTalk machines heating improvements Road sweeping is a serv- A friend told me that also have the technol- up to the value of ice offered by the dis- he contacted Lancashire ogy to take a cus- £3,500. trict councils. County Council and got tomer’s photograph and Winter Fuel Payments As you live in Gisburn some advice onMr what Grifiths he signature whilst they Helpline is 0845 915 you will need to contact may be entitled to,Chorley I'm are there. If you would 1515. For Warm Front Ribble Valley Borough wondering if I could get like more information contact 01772 906 Council on 01200 425 GABBY SAYS: MY friend and I will some advice too please. on the telly talk service 838. 111. Certainly, our Welfare soon be visiting Black- and the TellyTalk loca- For further information Rights team will be able pool for a short break. tions, please do not hes- on district council con- to help you with this. We both have NoW- Litter bug itate to contact the tact details please visit The Lancashire Welfare cards, which we hope to Blue Badge team on the Lancashire County Rights team aims to use on the local trans- 0845 053 0049. Council website: help the residents of port whilst we are there. www.lancashire.gov.uk Lancashire by offering Could you please tell me if the NoWcard is ac- erly NoWcard has an Any journeys made be- Hot topic information and advice Mrs Gough I'M not sure which de- cepted on the Blackpool additional concession fore 9:30am will be on the whole range of Lancaster partment to turn to, but trams? added to it which allows charged in full. For fur- social security and local I'd like to request that GABBY SAYS: Yes, free off-peak travel on ther information on the authority benefits and someone comes out to you'll be please to hear the Knott End Ferry NoWcard please do not tax credits. see my road and the lit- that you can use your service and also the hesitate to contact the One of the Welfare Winter is fast approach- ter that’s on it. NoWcard on the trams trams in Blackpool and NoWcard Helpline on Rights team's main ing. Last year my gas and I live directly opposite a in Blackpool. The eld- Wyre. 0845 058 1096. aims is to make sure electric bills were very large grass area with a that each individual is high. I am retired and park, and unfortunately in receipt of full entitle- Book a badge called TellyTalk in nine li- live off my pension, so theask litter thatgabby is left on ment to benefit. braries across Lan- the rise in bills really af- Don’t know who to contact If you would like to cashire and two health fects me. Is there any- speak to our Welfare about council services? Are Mr Martin centres. thing that canMiss help Woods me or Rights team, please con- you baffled by bureaucracy? wonderful as applicationBacup TellyTalk is an innovative improve my homeBrierield to tact 0845 053 0013 GABBY SAYS: way for customers to forms have never been keep the heat in better Call 0845 053 0000 or and a customer service I WOULD like to apply myYes, strong you are point. correct. communicate with cus- GABBYthis year? SAYS: officer will be happy to for my Cirst Blue Badge Lancashire County tomer service officers There are a couple of email: [email protected] assist. and have been informed Council has a facility via a television link, giv- things you can do. by local authorities that I can go to my local library justamin to do so, is this correct? SCHOOLIf it is, that would be ADMISSIONS TACKLING UNDERAGE SALES Bowled over Apply for a school place online COUNTY Councillor Cia- ran Wells has given £200 toGreen Rushton Street Bowl- ing Club in Great Har- Sue Becker wood.fingered

sued to all applicants during early March 2011 COUNTY Councillor Gra- LANCASHIRE’S online (secondary) and April Villageham Jones has lifeawarded school admissions system 2011 (primary). Online £300 to Heartworks Al- is now live for applica- applicants will be able to lotment 2. tions for September 2011 access their school offer SHOPS around Hyndburn signed up to tackle the scourge of underage drinking. starters. slightly earlier on the day The photograph shows PC Rachel Pilkington with David Johnnie from Lancashire Last year nearly 10,000 on which offer letters are Trading Standards, who were two of the partners in the project. Lancashire parents - more issued. ONLINE An easy and COUNTY Councillor | than a third - applied on- Lancashire's applica- convenient way to apply. David Smith has line. tion process is only for City scheme wins award Helpprovided agiven £400 grant to Feedback conCirmed Lancashire residents. Bashall Eaves Village that most people com- Those who live in neigh- Hall committee. pleted their application bouring areas must use within ten minutes and their home local author- they'd recommend the ity. even where an elder sib- COUNTY Councillor system to other people. Parents must apply for ling is already attending Terry Brown has It is easy to use, secure secondary school places their preferred primary A £1M initiative to boost gory of the National programme of improve- provided £250 for and has an automatic commencing in Septem- school. cycling, walking and pub- Transport Awards 2010. ments was carried out, in- Friends of Chorley Quad. email acknowledgement. ber 2011 by 31 October Parents with children 2008-2009 cluding reduced speed Improving Accessibility lic transport use at the The project, involving a Paper application 2010 and primary school in year six at primary 2009-2010 University of Central Lan- partnership of the county limits, better walking and Positive Engagement of Older People forms are still available places by 15 January school in September 2010 Raising Economic Prosperity council, the university cycling routes, more seat- through Partnerships and can be obtained from 2011. should apply for second- cashire has earned na- Cohesive and Resilient Communities and Preston City Council; ing, improved landscap- your local Area Education Parents with children ary school places for Sep- tional recognition. aimed to encourage more ing; enhanced links to OfCice. Applicants who who have their Cifth birth- tember 2011. The Civitas Adelphi people to travel on foot, public transport, with real apply online don't need to day between 1 September To apply online, visit Quarter scheme in Pre- by bike or by bus. time passenger informa- complete a paper applica- 2011 and 31 August 2012 the website: www.lan- ston was highly com- Following extensive tion; and increased cycle tion form. should still apply for a cashire.gov.uk/e-admis- mended in the Walking public consultation, a storage facilities. Offer letters will beA is- fullprimary job school description place - sions and Public Realm cate- of all vacancies is available on our website www.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancies September 2010 lancashire news 3 www.lancashire.gov.uk justamin WORKING TOGETHER CLASS ACT That’s the Praise for stronger tune communities

TANHOUSE Morris Dancers in Skelmersdale Rob Bywater have received £300 from County Councillor Terry Aldridge. He also gave £100 to the trict and unitary councils, case particularly innova- communities whilst re- WestSilver Lancashire band Big and other public and vol- tive schemes that are help- specting differences and Band. LANCASHIRE County untary sector organisa- ing to build stronger has been able to build on Council and its partners tions, was presented with communities. this during its year as a have been praised by or- a 'Beacon Award' for com- County Councillor Mike Beacon. COUNTY Councillor Mal- ganisations across the munity cohesion in Calvert, Cabinet member "We've taken an innova- colm Barron gave a grant country for their innova- 2009/10. for adult and community tive approach through of £350 to Hesketh Bank tive schemes to improve Awarded by the Govern- services, said: "The county projects such as Living Li- SilverGrant Band boost towards the way people live and ment and the Advisory council, together with its braries in Lancashire, their work. work together. Panel for the Beacons, the partners on Lancashire which encouraged people The Lancashire Com- scheme recognises organi- Community Cohesion to find out about those munity Cohesion Partner- sations that work together Partnership, has achieved from other backgrounds in ship, which includes the to share ideas on commu- a great deal in improving a fun and interesting way CHRIST Church Parbold countyPl council,an local dis-fonityr cohesionne andw show- yserviceso tou developth strong cat theire localn library.”tre Music Group have received £250 from Andy Swain CountyLocal Councillor funds David Westley.

state-of-the-art facility unique resource.” the backing of Lancashire COUNTY Councillor will open in 2012 as part The scheme is based County Council, Preston Terry Aldridge gave a PLANS for a new young of the Preston Guild cele- on the success of the City Council, the local grant of £200 to Birch people’s facility in Pre- brations. It will serve Pre- Bolton Lads and Girls business community and PUPILS at a Silverdale school have received an GreenOn trackCommunity Cen- ston have been unveiled. ston and surrounding Club. OnSide NW - a charity de- award for their healthy activities. The Chairman of Lancashire County Council, tre, Skelmersdale. Preston Youth Zone districts. Youth Zone will include veloped out of Bolton Plus, located in the city County Councillor a sports hall, two multi- Lads and Girls Club. Chris Holtom, visited Silverdale St John’s Primary School, to officially present pupils with their Chair- centre, will provide young Mark Perks, Cabinet purpose activity areas, The county council has man’s Challenge trophy. people with a place to go member for young peo- a kitchen/cafe area, committed £1m towards He is pictured with County Councillor Sarah Fish- THE Friends of Nelson and things to do, as well ple, said: “The combina- mentor rooms, a recre- the building costs. The re- wick (centre).and pupil Jack Bradfield. Station have received a as offering information, tion of sporting and ation area, a multi-use mainder will be raised £110 grant from County advice, guidance and spe- leisure facilities and serv- sports pitch and a fitness from a variety of sources, Councillor George Adam cialist services for young ices will offer opportuni- suite. including the local busi- towards their work. people aged eight to 25. ties to our young It will have a private ness community, trusts It is hoped that the new people, making this a sector-driven board, with and grants. 4 lancashire news September 2010 www.lancashire.gov.uk

justaminute ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Young people’s top read Business gets a boost

JUDGES from schools across the county have chosen from finance scheme Lancashire's prestigious Book of the Year. Their overall winner 'Bang, Bang, You're Dead!’, by NarinderBowland Dhami, isis a high-paced,‘shining psychological beacon’ Stephen Axon thriller. Narinder visited County Hall to ofGicially receive her award and meet some of her young judges.

Building on signiGicant Ged Fitzgerald, chief offered to most busi- The scheme is designed THE Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural success to date, Rosebud executive of Lancashire nesses with a business to appeal to all business Gi- Beauty (AONB) has A SUCCESSFUL business has been re-launched County Council, said: "We plan demonstrating nancing requirements. once again received a Ginance scheme has re- with a larger and more are keen to support local growth and a Rosebud It offers Ginance to start- prestigious interna- launched to become more Glexible Ginance offering businesses who demon- offer may then unlock ups, early stage busi- tional award. Glexible for Lancashire designed to appeal to strate the drive and am- other funding sources. nesses, and to more The AONB was re- companies. Lancashire companies bition to grow and "We have responded to mature businesses requir- SCENIC River Hodder awarded the European Lancashire County seeking growth and ex- develop the wealth of the the market needs by in- ing support for ongoing | Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Council's Rosebud Fi- pansion. Lancashire economy. creasing the available development or even Areas, which recognises nance scheme, originally Finance is provided up "Many businesses Gind offer, with both Ginance change of ownership. Royal call to businesssustainable tourism launched in 1985, has to £1million as loans or it difGicult to raise fund- and a wide-ranging pro- For details contact development work by been re-launched in re- equity (or a combination ,ing from traditional gramme of business sup- 01772 536600 or visit Lancashire County Council and local partners. sponseTh to ethe currentre eco-’sof both)a n on competitive sources, such as the port. We are open for www.lancashire.gov.uk/ nomic situation. commercial terms. banks. HELP Rosebud can FOR be business." NEW BUSINESSrosebud

LANCASHIRE businesses are urged to apply for a app for that... Queen's Award for Enterprise. The Queen’s Award recognises outstanding achievement by businesses in innovation, interna- tional trade and sustainable development. Businesses who want to apply need to act quickly. TheElectric deadline is 29blanket October 2010. checks For further information visit: www.creativelancashire.org PEOPLE can now report shelters across the damage to bus shelters in county, with nearly half of Lancashire by sending a them owned by district text message to a dedi- councils and the rest by LANCASHIRE County Council’s Trading Standards cated hotline number. the county council, com- Service has been running free safety checks on Owners of iPhones can mercial operators and electric blankets. also send a photo of van- parish councils. Tests help ensure blankets are in a safe condition as dalised shelters by down- To report a damaged winter approaches. Checks carried out in 2008 found loading a free app. bus shelter, text the mes- 58% of electric blankets to be unsafe. This Lancashire County sage: 'BUS SHELTER', fol- Council initiative will lowed by the type of help to speed up repairs. damage and the bus shel- There are 2,180 bus ter location, to 82070.

NEW high-specification offices have been created in Rossendale by Lancashire County Developments Limited, in partnership with Rossendale Borough Council and the North West Development Agency. For more details about the Rising Bridge Business and Enterprise Village, contact 01772 533890 or visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/risingbridge WOODLANDSTree-m MANAGEMENTendous help for woodlands

Jim Smith

initiative also supports frustration." small businesses to make And when farmer Jeff LANDOWNERS and farm- greater use of local tim- Wilson was replacing ers in Lancashire are ber, and helps local com- LPG fuel with a wood being offered a helping munities use woodlands chip boiler to heat his hand to make the most of for personal develop- holiday cottages at Tos- their woodlands. ment. side, the project advised The Lancashire Wood- Among those helped by himFor moreon the information types of sys- lands Project assists in the project is Mellor temscall 0available1772 533 and917 ,where everything from planning farmer Finlay Hodge, tosen sourced an email local ltimber.wp@lan- woodland management who wanted to plant cashire.gov.uk or visit projects and new plant- more than 5,800 trees, the website: www.lan- ing, to helping with grant covering 5.5 hectares. cashire.gov.uk/lwp applications and advising He said: "Getting good on how to carry out advice at the beginning is works.CENSUS day takes worthtoring its any weight changes in gold For more information placeThe county on 27 council-run March toand save helping costly toerrors plan and about Census roles 2011. public services. and helping your Since the last Census, To help with the Cen- community, visit their Lancashire com- sus work, the Of0ice website: www. munities will have for National Statistics censusjobs.co.uk or changed. aims to 0ill 35,000 contact the recruit- The census is highly roles across England ment help line on important in moni- and Wales. 0845 6044 013. September 2010 lancashirelinks 5 www.lancashire.gov.uk VISION DISTRICT PAGE

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Lancashire County Council What we spent in 2009/10

Annual Report: 2009/10 Spending on Services (2008/09) 2009/10 Introduction £ million £ million

Children & Education Services 1,107 1,111

Adults Social Care 405 458 Money has been saved NetCultural, cost Environment,of services 1,760 1,850 though more Blexible ways Regulatory and Planning Services 100 97 The annual report of working, increased efBi- HighwaysTotal service & Transport cost to be Services funded 1,757 112 1,874 110

describes how we ciency in the procurement Other Services 36 74 performed over the last 12 of goods and services and Funding months including how we staff savings. Other costs and adjustments (3) 24 spent the money we re- “ ceived to provide The report also contains services for Lancashire a summary of the people. statement of accounts, SpeciBic Government Grants 877 887 which gives an overview TotalFees and Funding Charges 1,764152 1,876 221 In the past year there of the council’s Binancial Revenue Support Grant 85 111 has been increased position for the year to 31 NetBusiness Surplus rates 23972 234 pressure on county March 2010. Council Tax 411 423 Financial review Where the budgets and the council money was has been looking closely at The Bigures included spent every area of spending. in the report are pre-audit.

“ Other Children Education Service Highways Transport In 2009/10 the County In line with the County 4 60 Service Council's total expenditure Council's Binancial strat- 6 was £1,874m. EfBiciency egy, the County Fund has savings of £32.2m have increased at the end of This chart below shows Cultural Environment been made since 2008/09, 2009/10 to a level consid- county council spending Regulatory Planning withWHAT a further £21.7m ARE ex- WEered WORTH? prudent in view to deliver services across Service pected in 2010/11 and of the current economic Lancashire, such as adult 5 £36.7m in 2011/12. conditions. social care, young people's services, maintain- Adult and ing and improving roads Community At the end of each Binancial year, we draw up a and bridges, libraries, 25 balance sheet that represents how much the county adult education and Where the money council’sBalance land Sheet and buildings and other assets are public protection. comes from worth, what is owed to others, what others owe to us and how much cash we have. Assets and Borrowings: SpeciLic government grant (2008/09) 2009/10 Business rates £ million £ million 47 12 Revenue support In 2009/10 our total income Fixed assets 1,914 2,216 was £1,876m, made up of spe- Stocks 33 6 ciBic Government grants of Cash and investments 268 400 £887m, Business rates of Debtors (money owed to £234m, Council Tax of £423m, the council) 209 201 fees and charges of £221m Creditors (money owed by Fees charges other and Revenue Support Grant the council) (226) (378) 12 plus Area Based Grant of TotalBorrowing assets and borrowings(536) 551 (646) 314 £111m. Long-term Liabilities (334) (422) FinancedPension Liability by: (747) (1,060) Council tax income SpeciBic grants must be spent Capital spending on particular services, such as 23 running Lancashire schools.

Capital Adjustment Account 565 530 PensionTotal (inanced Reserve (747)551 (1,060) 314 Revaluation reserve 543 646 The county council’s • libraries regeneration FixedEarmarked assets reserves 169 144 spending in 2009/10 was programme. County Fund 21 54 £160m. This reBlects investment in assets which The money for this The pension liability give a long-term beneBit spending comes from are items that we own and will beneBit to the residents of Lan- several sources, including from over several years, for example land, buildings cashire such as schools, government grants, bor- Capitaland vehicles. adjustment account roads, libraries and social rowing and income from shows the current value of care facilities for adults selling other assets. pensions that the County Council will be required to and children. Theprovide pension for existing reserve and former employees. reBlects the difference Projects included: Revaluationbetween the cost reserves of Bixed assets consumed and the • continued upgrading of Binancing of the Bixed assets. school buildings; is used to offset the pension • development of chil- Earmarkedliability. reserves dren’s centres; reBlects the net gains which • road and bridge main- are outstanding as a result of asset revaluations and tenance; consumption. • continued develop- The County Fund are funds set aside for speciBic ment of waste manage- purposes in the future. They include unspent school Sourcesment and of recycling; funding for capital spending balances (controlled by individual schools, rather • provision of respite than the council). care facilities; and is money set aside to cover unex- Total £160m 100% pected future demands or spending pressures. This helps us to make sure we are always in a secure Borrowing £65m 41% Binancial position. Government grants £95m 59% September 2010 7 www.lancashire.gov.uk

Overview of our performance GROWING UP PREPARED FOR MAKING COMMUNITIES SAFER AND THE FUTURE STRONGER Indicator 2008 2009 Commentary 8 5 % % % Indicator 2008/09 2009/10 Commentary % . . 0 3 0 3 0 0 15 year-olds in council Pupils in Lancashire's schools generally 5 5 5 5 9 9 maintained schools performed above the national average in 2 “No Cold Calling” 2 Twenty additional “No Cold Calling” Zones achieving five or more (2008) (2009) exams. The proportion of young people Zones to established in a partnership with our Trading GCSEs grades A*-C achieving five or more GCSEs (including 2 4 % % % discourage Standards team, the police and other partners. (including English and % English and maths) continued to improve 5 . . 3 3 2 unsolicited 2 These clearly marked areas tell rogue traders maths). and is comfortably above the national doorstep callers. and doorstep callers that they aren't welcome. average. 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 Number of people 0 Lancashire has continued to achieve a reduction Pupils persistently The proportion of pupils persistently killed or seriously in KSI casualties, including those involving absent from school absent from school (i.e. those who miss 8 8 7 injured (KSI) in 7 children from 200 (1994-1998) to 83. 20% or more of the school year) also road traffic Strategies are being developed which cover improved. accidents. road safety education, training, enforcement and engineering scheme to improve SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN NEED performance further. IMPROVING ROADS AND TRANSPORT Indicator 2008/09 2009/10 Commentary 1 7 % % Indicator 2008/09 2009/10 Commentary . . 5 6 5 6 % % 8 8 8 8 3 3 3 3 Waiting times for When vulnerable people need help and 5 4 6

assessments: % of people % contact social services, it is crucial that % % % . 2 5 % of principal road network where . . The improvement in road who had their assessment assessments are completed quickly and structural maintenance should be network maintenance has 2 8 completed within four 2 8 efficiently. 5 2 considered 5 2 been maintained. Severe weeks of initial contact. 5 5 winter weather added to the 5 5 9 9 % of dangerous defects to roads and 9 9 deterioration of the road Care leavers in education, Children leaving care are at high risk of pavements, reported by members of network. employment or training. becoming unemployed. We have sought the public, that are repaired within 24 This also made it more to increase the opportunities available to hours difficult to carry out repairs. these young people.

PROTECTING AND IMPROVING OUR PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE ECONOMIC GROWTH Indicator 2008/09 2009/10 Commentary Indicator 2008/09 2009/10 Commentary 2 % 9 % . 0 3 0 3 3 5 3 5 Household Household waste has seen another year of increased New jobs Highlights include: 4 4 4 4 7 5 waste performance. Food waste trials were introduced we've helped to 7 5 • Rosebud, the council's award-winning business sent for allowing a valuable resource to be taken out of the create or investment scheme, created 132 jobs and 3 7 % . . composting % residual waste stream, turning the resource into safeguard. safeguarded 64 within Lancashire. 4 8 and compost and new initiatives introduced to help raise 4 8 • 'Business Start Up' projects aimed at providing 1 8 1 8 recycling public awareness and assist the council in diverting business guidance to under-represented groups, 5 4 5 4 tonnes from landfill. created 382 jobs. • The Micro Finance scheme providing loans to Use of A telephone survey of 3,000 people indicates that 48.7% 4 0 4 0 small sustainable businesses created 62 jobs and libraries of Lancashire people use their libraries against a North 8 9 8 9 safeguarded nine. West average of 47.4%. 1 1 Provide council 1 1 As an employer, the council has significantly PROMOTING HEALTH AND apprenticeships extended its award-winning Apprenticeship, Future and pre- Horizons pre-apprenticeship and WorkStart WELL BEING employment programmes - all of which are receiving national Indicator 2008/09 2009/10 Commentary A complete reconition.

% % Statement of 4 8 4 8 Accounts % of retailers who Since 2006, an intensive three year programme 8 7 8 7 2009/10 is refuse to sell of enforcement activity was undertaken, alcohol to underage resulting in a very high compliance level. available on the

young people - % Compliance levels are still slightly above the % 5

measured by test . national average. county council purchase. 9 9 9 9 website: Childhood obesity Working with schools and other partners, we (reception-aged have reduced childhood obesity. children) The proportion of children in reception class www.lancashire.gov.uk/your_money who were obese fell for the second year running and was better than the national average. 8 September 2010 www.lancashire.gov.uk livinginlancashire 12 Museums supported across the county.

GirlA MAJOR exhibition is being guide held to celebrate the centenarys’ centenary of Girl Guiding UK. Vision headed to Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, to find out more about their new exhibition.

THE Guiding Light exhibition is currently on and camps to be hosted at the hall and trav- at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham, near Burnley. elling throughout the county to promote the At the centre of the exhibition will be a cel- beneHits of the organisation. ebration of the life and work of Miss Rachel Her approach, energy and enthusiasm in- Kay-Shuttleworth, who at the age of 30, was spired those around her. She is considered appointed North East Lancashire's Hirst one of the pioneers of the movement in Lan- County Commissioner for the Girl Guides' As- cashire by Girl Guiding UK today. sociation in 1916. Rachel is also well-known in guiding his- Rachel was the last member of her family tory for her work as the Hirst Heraldry Ad- to live at Gawthorpe Hall. She is widely viser. She came up with the idea that there known for her textile collection that is dis- should be heraldic-style Standards to repre- played there. She had been interested in the sent the guides. As well as advising on design Scout movement, but felt that there was not and layout, she also worked on many of them enough being done for girls. herself. One of the most famous is the North From her appointment as County Commis- East Lancashire Standard, which includes the COMMISIONERS’ INSPECTION (from left) Mrs Birley, Miss Kay-Shuttleworth and Miss Anderson. sioner soon after the Girl Guides' Association Victorian motto from above the front door of | was set up in 1910, she took the movement Gawthorpe Hall. The Standard will be on dis- to heart; starting new Girl Guides' companies, play in the exhibition. Hinding and training leaders, allowing rallies Andrea Cottam, East Lancashire's current

Putting the County Commissioner said: "Rachel Kay- Commissioner she held ofHice for 31 years, Shuttleworth was a true pioneer of guiding in through two world wars and in difHicult times. Her Lancashire East, then known as The County vision, determination, inspiration and encourage- customer first of North East Lancashire. As our Hirst County ment laid the foundations of what we have today.

THE county council has ble for people with disabili- community. We also want to made a new commitment ties. know what people think and to provide even better County Councillor David want you to contact us if you services for the people of Smith, lead member for have any feedback on our Lancashire. customer access, said: services." Earlier this summer, the "We're committed to council launched its providing the high- People can contact 'Putting the Customer est standards of the county council by First' campaign and the service for Lan- visiting www.lan- Customer Charter, to im- cashire resi- cashire.gov.uk, by prove services and inform dents. By email: residents of the standards continuing to enquiries@lan- they can expect from the improve staff cashire.gov.uk, by council. training, installing calling 0845 053 0000, As part of this cam- more TellyTalk facili- by writing to us at Lan- paign, the county council ties in libraries and com- cashire County Council, is making it even easier munity venues and basing County Hall, PO Box 78, GUIDES Camping in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall. | for people to contact them, more county council staff Fishergate, Preston, answering more questions in district council contact Lancashire PR1 8XJ; or by Hirst time, and ensuring points, we're bringing serv- visiting one of our local of- serviceswecan are easily accessi- ices much closerhelp to the Hices or access points. MuseumGreg Bowen

toric objects, such as gas Q: Where can I Hind informa- also links to other sites. Visit on local bus services. masks, Victorian toys and tion about local bus services? www.lancashire.gov.uk, click on B in To plan your own journey on- A MOBILE museum has household items and try- A: There's a huge amount of the A-Z, and then Bus Services. line, visit www.traveline.info and Andrew been travelling around ing on costumes to Hind information available to help you You can receive personal journey use the online journey planner the county encouraging out about life in the past. plan your journey quickly and planning by phoning our Lancashire- for North West England. has the people to tell stories Over 1,000 people have easily. As well as traditional ways based TravelinePlan your call centre journey on quicklyOne of our and latest easily develop- about life in their com- visited the Mobile Mu- such as paper timetables, you 0871 200 2233. Traveline is a part- ments is providing timetable in- munity. seum since June 2010. “ answer The Museum of Lan- You may have seen it at can also access information via nership between Lancashire County formation via your mobile. If you the internet, over the telephone, cashire is currently the Preston Mela, River- and even by text message to your Public transport expert closed until 2011, while sway Festival, Rossendale mobile. its galleries undergo ex- Mela, children's centres Helping you to find out Lancashire County Council's Council, Blackpool Council, Black- have mobile internet on your tensive family-friendly and local schools. about public transport bus services website is a great burn with Darwen Council and Lan- phone, you can view the next bus renovations. If you're planning a way to Hind out about local bus cashire’s bus operators. The call times from your stop by visiting So this summer, the community event or local services. It's a 'one stop shop' for centre is open seven days a week, www.nextbuses.mobi and follow Mobile Museum has been fun day, you could invite travel and transport information from 8am to 8pm, and is part of a na- the instructions. This initiative is out and about across Lan- the Mobile Museum. countywide. If you can't Hind tional network of call centres provid- part of a national service pro- cashire. As well as the Mobile what you're looking for, there are ing up-to-date timetable information vided through Traveline. Visitors have been get- Museum, the Museum of ting 'hands on' with his- Lancashire is also bring- September 2010 living in lancashire 9 www.lancashire.gov.uk

I think the scouts and guides play a 85 Libraries and mobile libraries vital role in helping young people across Lancashire to become better citizens. “County Councillor Chris Holtom what’son

MUSEUM EVENTS Worse Things Happen at do we come from? Family ary 2011. Sea history programmes are in- Venue: Clitheroe Castle exhibition Until 31 October 2010 creasingly popular and are Museum Venue: Fleetwood Mu- leading many people to in- Inspired showcases the seum vestigate their lives and work of artists living and backgrounds. "She always believed that there was not enough worth's hand-drawn designs for banners, county Morecambe Bay is an working in the Ribble Val- area of outstanding Showing as part of Black youth work being done for girls and was full of admi- badges, 1923 girl guide sampler, an original guide uni- ley, selected from their beauty filled with wildlife History Month 2010 this fas- submissions to the Ribble ration for Sir Robert Baden-Powell when he devised form, photographs and other memorabilia associated in and around the sea. cinating exhibition, put to- Valley Open. the Girl Guide Movement. Miss Rachel became County with Gawthorpe Hall and the girl guide movement. But it is also a treacher- gether by the Lancashire Many of the works are for Commissioner in 1916. She always contemptuously These exhibits will tell the story of how the ous place with stormy un- Record Office, looks across sale and would make won- discarded suggestions that Girlguiding was unsuitable movement developed in Lancashire and show predictable seas, shifting centuries to explore Lan- derful gifts for yourself or for girls, because it may make them too independent how the >irst County Commissioner's in>luence sands and tidal areas. cashire's heritage and an- for others. or tomboyish. She was dedicated to the idea of equal- continues today. Worse Things Happen at cestry. ity between the sexes. The exhibition is open until 31 October Sea tells the story of this "Today we continue to provide a unique 'girl only' from 1pm to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, Sat- beautiful yet dangerous Paintings by Don McKinlay space, that allows girls to be comfortable just being urday and Sunday. Admission charges apply. area. John Mercer: Lancashire's Date: 09 December 2010 themselves. For more information, contact Curious Chemist - 9 January 2011 “We continue to promote diversity and equal- Gawthorpe hall either by telephone 01282 Until 22 November 2010 Venue: Rossendale Mu- ity, give girls and young women a voice, but 771 004 or by email to gawthorpehall@ Celebration: Ribble Valley Venue: Queen Street Mill, seum more importantly we are still an organisation lancashire.gov.uk. Sculpture Trail Burnley In his exhibition, Don that remains modern and relevant to the girls To >ind out more about Girlguiding Until 10 October 2010 John Mercer of Great Har- McKinlay intends to recre- of our time." UK's Centenary celebrations, please visit Venue: Clitheroe Castle wood is one of Lancashire's ate the format of previous The exhibition will run until 31 October. their website at www.girlguiding Museum unsung heroes. one man shows he pre- On display will be many items not usually 100years.org.uk For more than 15 years A Victorian man of science, sented at the Bluecoat seen; such as some of Miss Kay-Shuttle- artists have been creat- his interests in chemistry Gallery, Liverpool. ing artworks along the and photography, printing The work will consist of a Ribble Valley Sculpture and dyeing raised the game range of pieces character- Trail. The last pieces are for the Lancashire textile in- istic of his output, but now in place and Celebra- dustry. rarely shown. Drawings, tion marks the comple- His name is captured in the prints, paintings, sculp- tion of this grand project. very production method he tures and constructions The trail travels through invented 'mercerized cotton' are presented together Brungerley Park and and in many of the public demonstrating his enthusi- Cross Hill Quarry Nature buildings of the area - Mer- asm for the diverse, dis- Reserve, along part of the cer Hall and Mercer Park to tinctive qualities of Ribble Way. name but two. different media. Find out more about this Political events around amazing man in this family the world and the Sailors, Surgeons & Set- friendly mini-exhibition. reporting of them in the tlers This is a partnership project popular press have 2-31 October 2010 and is part of the Royal Soci- provided McKinlay with Venue: Lancaster Mar- ety's 350th Anniversary material for a number of itime Museum 'Local Heroes' celebrations. years; many of them 400 Years of Black & relate to the human condi- Asian History in Lan- Inspired: Ribble Valley Open tion and everyday situa- cashire 2010 tions. Who are we and where 23 October 2010 - 9 Janu-

COUNTRYSIDE EVENTS Discover Clougha Pike Wycoller Country Park, near Sunday 3 October Colne, BB8 8SY. 10am to 3.30pm Learn about woodland Birk Bank car park, Rigg crafts at the Aisled Barn. Lane, Quernmore, Lan- caster, LA2 9EL. Tree Dressing Mines, quarries, sculpture Wednesday 22 December and moorland on one of 11am to 3pm Lancashire's finest view- Beacon Fell Country Park, points. near Longridge, PR3 2ES A bookable event. Create your own decorations and then join in with dress- The Woodland Experience ing the trees. Sunday 10 October Tramper users need to book goes out and about 11 am to 4pm places. To book places and for more information, please contact the Countryside Service on 01772 534 709. Alternatively visit: www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/countryside ing new community- that could go on display in based events to a neigh- the new Lancashire Peo- bourhood near you this ple gallery. autumn. For Museum to You usefulnumbers Look out for Museum dates and locations visit to You - a series of cre- www.lancashire.gov.uk/ ative workshops and fun museums. Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Country Judges’ Lodgings 01524 32808 days. For information about Park 01995 640557 Lancaster City Museum 01524 64637 The Museum to You activities or to share your Wycoller Country Park 01282 870253 Helmshore Textile Museum 01706 226459 events are kicking off in story, then please contact Museums service main office Find out more information about events by visiting: October 2010 with a se- Kim Klug, community 01772 534061 www.lancsmuseums.gov.uk or ries of taster sessions giv- outreach of>icer, on Museum of Lancashire 01772 534075 www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/ ing people of all ages the 01772 790 832 or email Lancaster Maritime Museum 01524 382264 countryside chance to learn about [email protected]| Visitors to the local history, while shar- ukMobile Museum look back to ing their heritage. items from yesteryear. You can also say what you would like to see in the newly renovated museum and make objects 10 September 2010 www.lancashire.gov.uk

23 The number of gritting lancashirefolk lorries in Lancashire

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LAST year’s harsh winter, unprece- ice and snow will melt.” dented in recent times, hit parts of Lan- In fact, movement of salt around the cashire as hard as anywhere in Britain. road by traffic is essential for salt to take The most difficult period began on 18 effect and certain circumstances create December with a snowfall which coated an impossible situation. Rain falling on a the county for the next four weeks. frozen road, for example, will simply Duncan Reeve is the highways man- wash away the salt before freezing. ager responsible for the east of the And a deep fresh snowfall will need county. He worked for 16 straight days ploughing before spreading salt will to direct the crews which spent 8,000 have any effect at all – if the road is cov- working hours gritting roads in the ered in fresh snow, the level of grip will east, most of them clocked up during 32 be low. The county council is urgently seeking new days of continuous action in December DuncanThere said:are “Welimits do to our what very best, and January. butcan there be are achieved things everyone in the can do to foster carers. The task of gritting the 1,504 worst weather” miles of Lancashire’s main “ IanSome says: of our dedicated foster carers gave their routes - those first to be treated thoughts on what it means to them: when a freeze is forecast - was “It’s only when you start putting the theory not made any easier when the unrelenting weather led to na- into practice, once children are placed with tional salt supplies running low you, that you start to realise what a challeng- and being rationed by the government. help. ing, emotional and fulfilling role you have It was a mammoth task, but Lan- “The first step is simply to be aware taken on. cashire’s gritting crews succeeded in that your routine could be affected keeping the county moving. And, as when winter weather is forecast. Ask “It has been hard work but my word, the every year, work to improve the winter yourself if your journey is essential, and sense of achievement we feel and the pride we service - for which £4m is budgeted this if it is, make allowance for a possible year - began as soon as spring arrived. delay.” have in the lads we foster cannot be measured. “One thing we’ve done this summer Grit bins - there are 1,713 stationed To us, fostering has been the most wonder- is to increase our salt stocks by 50% to strategically around the county - are an- ful experience and we wouldn’t swap places make sure we can keep gritting for other county council service to help for anything.” longer if we’re hit with sustained bad people cope with winter weather. weather again,” said Duncan. Keeping a watch on your local grit “We’ve also been working with the bins this year could also help everyone Marcia says: police, transport operators and district in your neighbourhood be prepared for and parish councils to identify where a cold snap. problems occurred, and to look at what Duncan added: “Last year all the bins “If you like children, and you like to feel we can do better.” were full by mid-October, and the first you’re doing something that’s really useful, Changes for this winter include bus part of the winter was very mild. But then I’d really recommend fostering. It isn’t station aprons being added to the pri- when the snow arrived in December we something you rush into, but once you’ve ority list. District councils have also found that many of them had already begun, you’ll be really glad you did, and there agreed to provide extra manpower to been emptied. is plenty of help if you need it.” treat some areas, such as busy pave- “The grit is there to make the roads ments, if icy conditions persist. And an- and pavements safer for everyone – if other gritter has been added to the fleet you see it being taken away or used in- in east Lancashire - bringing the total appropriately, please let us know.” Sylvia says: for the region to 23. Despite everyone’s best efforts, there “But however well-prepared we are,” is no guarantee that roads will always “You have to know what you’re going into, added Duncan, “people need to know be completely free of ice and snow, so but it is very rewarding. Sometimes children there are limits to what can be achieved please drive carefully and plan ahead for or babies are very distressed when they arrive in the worst weather. your journeys this winter. Stay tuned to and it’s great to see the difference in them.” “One of the most common local radio, keep an eye on the press, misconceptions is that once the gritter and check www.lancashire.gov.uk for has put salt on the road, all the gritting updates. Liz (a former fostered child) says: Lancashire school pupils “I have many happy memories of being in foster care. I have been on holidays and always had a good time, and I still go on holiday with my ex-foster mum and my own children. “I have had loads of happy times. Soon power to battery success after moving in I felt part of the family and Jim Smith wanted to call her ‘mum’ because it felt so natural.”

County Councillor Mike 630,000 batteries. If you’re interested in finding out whether France (pictured far left), School rankings were you might be the person to help a child, call GREEN-minded pupils lead member for commu- calculated by dividing the from 12 Lancashire nities and partnerships; total tonnage of batteries our friendly fostering recruitment team on schools have scooped a and Valpak recycling op- collected by the number 0800 195 1183. laptop computer as a re- erations manager Damian of pupils in the school - ward for their recycling Perkins (pictured second ensuring that pupils’ suc- A DVD has also been produced for people efforts. left); presented a laptop cess, rather than the size wanting to find out more about foster care - Pupils had to collect to each winning school. of the school, was see page 11 for more details. old batteries as part of A total of 360 primary rewarded. WINNERS Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic School in | the scheme run by Lan- schools across Lancashire Following the enthusi- Barnoldswick cashire County Council took part in the scheme, asm of the pupils and the and Valpak Limited, diverting more than success of this initiative, which provided prizes for 19 tonnes of used batter- the Tune in to Battery Re- the top performing pri- ies from landfill - the cycling scheme will con- mary schools. equivalent of about tinue for a further year. September 2010 lancashire news 11 www.lancashire.gov.uk CHILDREN’S SERVICES NEW SCHOOLS justaminute DVD to encourage Rosy future Happy birthday Traveline! new foster carers for pupils PUBLIC transport information service Traveline Sue Becker is celebrating its tenth TRAVELINE Bus advice birthday. | Traveline provides THE Rose School in Burn- den and attractive out- timetable information for ley was one of four brand- door areas. Lancashire and has han- new schools in the town Hameldon Community dled more than 1.5 million which threw their doors College, Blessed Trinity Alarmcalls in the past bells ten years. ringing ANYONE who has ever open to pupils this term. RC College, and Unity Col- For journey planning, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (8am to 8pm, seven days a week), or plan your wondered what it's really The school offers spe- lege also welcomed their own journey online by visiting www.traveline.info like to be a foster carer cialist teaching for chil- Kirst students. can now Kind out from the dren with behavioural, Built under the now- people in the know, at the emotional or social difKi- cancelled Building click of a mouse. culties. Schools for the Future LANCASHIRE Trading Standards and police are warn- The insight and wis- Designed around the programme, the four ing consumers to be on their guard when alarm com- dom of a number of the pupils' needs, the school schools cost £88m and re- panies offer deals which seem too good to be true. county's foster carers has CARERS | Could you help a child? features a ground source place outdated buildings There has been an increase in complaints about Kirms offering alarm systems for nominal amounts, been captured by Lan- heat pump, wooden with state-of-the-art cashire County Council's but tied into an expensive maintenance agreements. cladding, a vegetable gar- learning environments. QuizAnyone for who thinkscouncillors they may have been misled and fostering service in a half- has signed up for a contract that you think is unfair, is hour DVD, which is given urged to contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06. to fostering applicants and can also be can see for themselves." urgently seeking new fos- viewed on the council's The DVD features foster ter carers. If you're inter- website. carers talking in simple ested in Kinding out A GROUP of young people Fostering recruitment and moving terms about whether you might be the will be asking questions manager Gill Green, who their experiences of car- person to help a child, call on important issues at introduces the Kilm, said: their local Cabinet Ques- ing for children. our friendly fostering re- INTEREST Young people tion Time during Local | "We know a lot of people They describe helping cruitment team on 0800 posing questions think about fostering for a withdrawn children to 195 1183. Democracy Week. Local Democracy Week while, before they apply, come out of their shell, or Alternatively visit our NEW LOOK The exterior of the Rose School and often the questions over-boisterous children website, where you can | runs from 11-17 October that niggle at them are: to calm down, and giving also view our new DVD and the county council is what is it really like? the extra help that's from the home page: Yourorganising views activities that on Vision SCHOOLAre foster carers ordinary RESULTS will focus on getting young needed. www.lancashire.gov.uk/ people more involved with, and more aware of, their people like us? Now they AnothThee countyr council g is rfosteringeat year for local council.

WE are asking Vision readers to send in their views on our newspaper. Vision covers news and information about county council-related services. county’s GCSE students If you have any ideas about how we can improve it, contact 0845 053 0000 or send us an email: [email protected] PUBLIC TRANSPORT Sue Becker Cheaper 16-

of both regional and to mention the parents students and set targets students to learn, and de- national averages? who support them all the which are always chal- tailed tracking systems 18 bus travel LANCASHIRE’S school Paul Dyson-Knight, the way. lenging, leading to the that pinpoint when a stu- students celebrated yet county council's senior "It's also important to raising of standards over dent needs extra support. another bumper year for adviser for secondary acknowledge the leader- time. "The county's school ad- GCSE results this summer, schools, puts the im- ship of headteachers and "Achievement has been visers also work with with grades predicted to provement down to a governors since they set improved by schools schools and local Chil- be about 5% higher than number of factors. the agenda for improve- widening the range of dren's Trusts to close the last year. He said: "First and fore- ment, make sure every- subject choices to reKlect gaps that exist nationally CHEAPER off peak bus Pocketrider ID card to pay But what lies behind most, it's the sheer hard one understands it, and pupils' interests, skills for boys, pupils facing so- travel for 16-18 year- for child single and day re- the apparently unstop- slog of teachers and direct school resources to and abilities, the develop- cial or economic disad- olds is now possible in turn fares on all Stage- BUILDINGpable rise and rise ofSCHOOLS Lan- pupils. We FOR have some fan- achieve it. ment of innovative ap- vantage and for some Chorley, Fylde and coach services in cashire's pupils, who tastic teachers who bring "Second, the schools proaches to teaching and pupils from minority eth- Preston. Lancashire (apart from THEconsistently FUTURE nudge ahead out the best in them - not are ambitiousSEASON’S for their learning SMOOTH which motivate STARTnic groups." The Pocketrider Stagecoach in Lancaster) scheme, supported by after 9:30am and all day Lancashire County Coun- at the weekends. Joining up cil and Stagecoach North Application forms for West, was introduced the Pocketrider card can thanks to the campaign- be downloaded from the services ing work of young people Stagecoach website. Cards from Fylde Youth Trans- can be obtained from port Action Group and Stagecoach Travel Shop Lancashire Youth Coun- on Preston Bus Station, cil's Transport Campaign Chorley Bus Station or the Group. Tanzo Travel Shop on Tal- All 16-18 year-olds, THE Kinal piece in the jig- children’s services to- bot Road, Blackpool. who would normally pay saw at the new Building gether on one site. There is a £10 adminis- adult fare, can now use a Schools for the Future de- The new centre will be Bloomintrationg feew for ethe card.ll velopment in Burnley will built next to Cherry Fold be a new integrated Primary with services for health centre, The Fold. local people including Hameldon Community support for mental and College, Cherry Fold Pri- sexual health, stopping mary School and The smoking, help with drug Rose School all operate and alcohol problems, YOUNG people from South professional garden de- from a site off Coal Clough parenting and healthy Ribble won a Bronze signers to build the prize- Lane in the town. eating. Medal for the garden they winning garden. The Fold project has Lucy Murgatroyd (4), created at the prestigious This joint project Royal Horticultural Show between Lancashire been masterminded by from Cherry Fold Pri- BARNOLDSWICK Town Football Club received £250 to sharpen the blades on Lancashire County Coun- mary, won a competition at Tatton Park. County Council's Young their sit-on lawnmower. The money came from County Councillor Keith Bailey's The five young people People's Service, and cil and NHS East Lan- to name the clinic. grant fund. He is pictured (left) with committee member Stephen Chew. cashire, the PCT, who put These services, added from South Ribble, aged Key, a youth home- in an ambitious bid to the to the learning, ICT and 16 to 18, none of whom is lessness charity, enabled government's £200m ‘co- sports facilities available currently in education, the young people in- location fund’ to bring at the schools, will trans- employment or training, volved to develop a range health, education and form local provision. worked intensively with of skills. 12 September 2010 www.lancashire.gov.uk

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