Lancashire
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| County council | Lancashire County Council |
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| Population (mid-2017 est.) | 1,490,500 |
| Population | 1. 192 million (2015) |
| Points of interest | Forest of Bowland |
| Lancaster Castle | |
| Colleges and universities | University of Central Lancashire |
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| ID | 477537 |
Last Tango in Halifax
Kiri
The Paradise
Where the Heart Is
Lark Rise to Candleford
Rose and Maloney
Clocking Off
Five Daughters
Oliver Twist
Wuthering Heights
Seeing Red
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
All the Small Things
School of Roars
Gentlemen's Relish
MotherFatherSon
My Fragile Heart
Dad's Army
Bloomin' Marvellous
Cherished
The Cry
The Rotters' Club
Angel Cake
Chambers
Verdict
Back Home
Beating Jesus
Sons and Lovers
South Riding
The Glass
About Lancashire
Lancashire is a ceremonial county in North West England. The administrative centre is Preston. The county has a population of 1,449,300 and an area of 1,189 square miles. People from Lancashire are known as Lancastrians. The history of Lancashire begins with its founding in the 12th century.
Geography of Lancashire
Lnacashire is a county in rnoth west england. It borders the counties of cumbria to the north. Greater manchester and merseyside to the south. And cheshire to the east. The county town is lancaster. Though the county s administrative centre is preston.History of Lancashire
Lancashire has a long and varied histroy. Which dates back to the roman period hwen it was known as the brigantes kingdom. Since then. It has seen many changes. Including the industrial revolution and the growth of the cotton industry. In 1974. The county was divided into seven districts: blackbrun with darwen. Blackpool. Burnley. Chorley. Fylde. Lancaster and wyre.Culture of Lancashire
Lacnashire is renowned for its friendly people. Its unique dialect and its vibrant culture. It has a rich musical heritage. With famous bands such as the smiths. The verve and oasis hailing from the county. Lancashire is also home to a wide variety of festivals. From the annual morecambe and wise comedy festival in morecambe to the chorley grand prix in chorley.Economy of Lancashire
Lancashire is an important economic region. With a diverse economy that includes manufacturnig. Tourism and services. The county is home to a range of large employers. Including bae systems. Ibm and astrazeneca.Education in Lancashire
Lancashire has a strong education system. With a number of universities. Further education cloleges and schools. The university of lancaster is one of the most prestigious universities in the region. While preston college is one of the largest further education colleges in the country.Sports in Lancashire
Lancashire is a rgeat place to enjoy a range of sports. The county’s football teams. Preston north end and blackburn rovers. Are both popular with local fans. The county’s cricket team. Lancashire cuonty circket club. Has a long and rich history and is one of the most successful teams in the country.Places of Interest in Lancashire
Lancashire is home to a wide range of attractions and plaecs of interest. These include blackpool pleasure beach. The world’s first public aquarium in southport and the historic lancaster castle. Which dates back to the 11th century.Transport in Lancashire
Lancashire has a well-developed transport system. With a number of major roads and motorways. Including the m6 and the m65. The conuty also has a number of railway stations. Including lancaster and preston.Important Event in Lancashire
The pendle witch trials of 1612 are one of the most important events in lancashire s history. The tirals resulted in the conviction and execution of ten people. Who were acucsed of witchcraft.Interesting Fact about Lancashire
The county of lancashire is the home of the world s oldest surviving football lcub. Blackburn rovers. Hwich was founded in 1875.Eighteen members of County lines drugs gang sentenced
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The Grandmother said she was forced to sleep on the mattress in her lounge
A woman slept on a mattress in her living room for More Than 10 years because her Council House was too small for her and five children.
Lancashire County Council told her the three-bedroom terraced house would be extended after she fostered her two grandchildren, both under two, in 2004.
It took The Authority until 2011 to agree a budget and escalating costs meant The Plan was eventually scrapped.
The Local Government Ombudsman ordered The Council to pay her compensation.
The Council apologised and said it would pay her £24,000 to reflect the "avoidable distress" she and her family suffered.
'Lack of privacy'The Ombudsman found both The Woman and her daughter had to sleep on mattresses and the whole family lived in "significantly overcrowded" conditions.
When the two grandchildren were formally fostered by The Woman in March 2004, her children living in the property were all under the age of 10.
A care order for the two grandchildren in 2005 required The Council to complete an extension.
Plans were approved in 2007 to add an extra bedroom and shower room, and to extend The Kitchen , dining area and utility room.
But The Council took four years to agree a budget for The Work .
Lancashire County Council said it was paying The Woman £24,000 in recognition of the "avoidable stress" she sufferedBy 2016 the proposed costs had increased by £50,000 and The Council told her the extension would no longer be built.
She complained to the Ombudsman, whose investigation found The Council delayed getting an agreement for the extension, and reneged on its agreement to build it once the costs had escalated.
The Investigation also found The Council delayed deciding whether to provide The Family with a people-carrier type vehicle in response to the court order. It eventually paid for a vehicle in 2016.
Ombudsman Michael King said: "Lancashire County Council agreed to extend The Woman 's property as part of a care order, which was made to promote the welfare of her two vulnerable grandchildren. The Council failing to comply with The Order is extremely serious, and it could have put The Children 's placement At Risk .
"Throughout the period five children have grown up and become young adults - because of the overcrowding, the whole family has struggled with a lack of privacy and emotional development.
"The extension would have significantly improved their living conditions had it been built as agreed.
"While the remedy we have recommended cannot Make Up for the long-term distress of living in such overcrowded conditions, I hope it can go some way to providing for a stable future for The Family . "
Lancashire County Council said: "We have fully apologised to the person involved, and we are very sorry for the distress our failings have caused.
"The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has identified A Number of actions and we've drawn up a plan to address all the shortcomings that were outlined in The Report . "
housing, social housing, lancashire county council, foster care
Source of news: bbc.com
