Central Radio News from Friday, July 17th, 2026

Warning over shake-up timetable

The leader of Lancashire County Council says more time is needed to implement sweeping changes to local government – or else they will pose a risk to vulnerable residents.
Blackpool Council leader: This is not the Local Government Reorganisation we wanted

The leader of Blackpool Council has expressed disappointment at today’s decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire – and fears the town will ‘lose its identity’.