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Lancashire's 15 leaders vote in principle for combined authority

Leaders of all 15 local authorities in Lancashire have voted for the principle of a combined authority and an elected county mayor.

Leaders of all 15 local authorities in Lancashire have voted for the principle of a combined authority and an elected county mayor.

Discussions began four years ago on creating a combined authority in the county, and the deal could hand Lancashire more powers, alongside funding of at least £30m a year for 30  years.

Ann McGauran

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