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Reform county seeks referendum on mayor

Lancashire has approached the Government to ask for a referendum on adopting a mayor.

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By Martin Ford | 19 June 2025
Reform county seeks referendum on mayor

Lancashire has approached the Government to ask for a referendum on adopting a mayor.

Lancashire CC leader Stephen Atkinson is to meet local government minister Jim McMahon today seeking a ‘legally binding' public vote.

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