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The potential names of the four new councils that will cover Lancashire from 2028 have been chosen by the government, with existing authorities now asked to share their thoughts.
In a letter sent to Lancashire’s local authority leaders and chief executive, the new names, which have been formally signed off by Whitehall, were revealed. The existing councils now have until 17 August to respond.
The proposed names are North Lancashire Council, South Lancashire Council, Fylde Coast Council and Pennine Lancashire Council (see map). The current council areas they cover are:
- North Lancashire Council – Preston, Lancaster and Ribble Valley – 373,664 residents
- South Lancashire Council – Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire – 358,947 residents
- Fylde Coast Council – Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre – 348,381 residents
- Pennine Lancashire Council – Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Rossendale and Pendle – 520,563 residents
Elections will be held for the new authorities in May 2027, and they will run in tandem with the existing councils for a year before they are phased out.
