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County council considers legal action over reorganisation

Lancashire CC could pursue legal action to stop the Government’s plans to overhaul local government in the county.

By William Eichler, Dan Peters | 05 October 2026
County council considers legal action over reorganisation

Lancashire CC could pursue legal action to stop the Government's plans to overhaul local government in the county.

Senior councillors have agreed to take what they described as ‘precautionary steps' while the Government reviews its recently paused plans for reorganisation.

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