Geoff Driver

Former Lancashire County Council leader Geoff Driver was arrested nearly five years ago - but still doesn't know if he will ever be charged over allegations of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and witness intimidation

No sign of quick conclusion to probe involving ex-Lancashire leader Geoff Driver Paul Faulkner

Former Lancashire County Council leader Geoff Driver was one of four men arrested in May 2017 on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and witness intimidation - and the Crown Prosecution Service has been considering a file of material on the matter since August 2018 (image: Neil Cross)

REVEALED: Legal bill in investigation into former Lancashire leader Geoff Driver Paul Faulkner

It has been over three years since most Lancashire county councillors have been permitted to speak at the authority's cabinet meetings

Lancashire County Council's cabinet to hold monthly question and answer session Paul Faulkner

Could brighter days have been on the horizon for Lancashire if it had been crowned UK City of Culture in 2025?

'Devastation' at collapse of Lancashire's UK City of Culture bid - and what abou... Paul Faulkner

Lancashire County Council's new Conservative leader Phillippa Williamson has been in the authority's cabinet for two years (image: Neil Cross)

New Lancashire County Council leader wants jobs, investment and 'normality' Paul Faulkner

New Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson

New Lancashire County Council leader voted in and cabinet appointed Paul Faulkner

Geoff Driver enjoying more relaxed surroundings after stepping down as leader of Lancashire County Council earlier this month (image: Neil Cross)

News 'I'm not one to pick a fight': Former Lancashire leader Geoff Driver looks back ... Paul Faulkner

County Cllr Phillippa Williamson is poised to become the new leader of Lancashire County Council, having taken charge of the ruling Conservative group on the authority

New Lancashire County Council leader-elect revealed after Tory victory Paul Faulkner

Lancashire's services for young people with special educational needs and disabilities have been on an improvement journey after a critical report based on damning inspection in 2017

Lancashire makes more progress on special needs services for children and the yo... Paul Faulkner

Preparations for surface dressing work to create a smoother, more weather-resistant surface (image: Neil Cross)

REVEALED: the 100+ Lancashire roads to be resurfaced amid row over "excuses" abo... Paul Faulkner

Full-scale resurfacing is planned for dozens of Lancashire's roads in the next 12 months

REVEALED: All of the Lancashire roads that will be resurfaced in the next year,... Paul Faulkner

County Cllr David Stansfield has been suspended from the Tory group at County Hall after voting against the budget put forward by the ruling group (left image: Lancashire County Council)

Lancashire Tory suspended for voting against county's council tax rise Paul Faulkner

County Cllr Geoff Driver in the chamber at County Hall, where he has been Tory group leader for 13 years and council leader for a total of eight, across two terms of office

Lancashire County Council leader to step down at local elections Paul Faulkner

County Hall was not the stage for the budget-setting this year, because of the pandemic restrictions - but the debate was as lively as ever

Lancashire County Council budget 2021: cash for roads and protection from rivers... Paul Faulkner

Some children have been struggling to learn at home because of a lack of equipment (image: Getty Images)

Lancashire schools to get £1m worth of kit to help pupils with home learning Paul Faulkner

The flag at County Hall is at half mast in honour of Capt Sir Tom Moore

Politics Lancashire pays tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore Paul Faulkner

Will new adolescent support units reduce the number of Lancashire children in care?

New centres aim to cut the number of Lancashire children in care - and better su... Paul Faulkner

County councillors will decide next month what will happen to council tax bills across Lancashire from April

Question mark over whether Lancashire council tax will go up by five percent Paul Faulkner

Barnoldswick town centre, pictured in September 2018 (image: Google Streetview)

Two East Lancashire town centres to get county cash for revamps Paul Faulkner

County Hall staff are to be thanked for their efforts during the Covid crisis

Extra time off for Lancashire County Council staff in thanks for Covid response Paul Faulkner

Rolls-Royce plant at Barnoldswick

Lancashire calls on government to protect Pendle Rolls-Royce jobs - this is how Paul Faulkner

Rolls-Royce plant at Barnoldswick

Lancashire calls on government to protect county Rolls-Royce jobs - this is how Paul Faulkner

Should Lancashire's districts be put under different tiers?

REVEALED: the reasons Lancashire will be in Tier 3 Paul Faulkner

Is a decision imminent?

Flurry of meetings over Lancashire Tier 3 status as decision looms Paul Faulkner

Is a decision about to be made to move Lancashire to Tier 3?

Are Tier 3 Covid restrictions set to be imposed on Lancashire? Paul Faulkner

County council leader Geoff Driver is amongst those pushing for a major funding package for Lancashire if parts of it end up in Tier 3

'We can get jobs back, but not lives', warns Lancashire leader as talks over Tie... Paul Faulkner

Lancashire has been told what it can expect - but for how long?

Lancashire's new Covid restrictions confirmed - but strong hint that tougher mea... Paul Faulkner

Primary and secondary school exclusions in Lancashire are almost double the national rate

News Lancashire school exclusions branded "unacceptable" as plan launched to reduce r... Paul Faulkner

Burnley Town Hall

Unitary council and elected mayor plan for East Lancashire branded 'crazy' Dominic Collis

What is the future shape of democracy in Lancashire?

This is why Lancashire County Council wants to scrap itself - and every other lo... Paul Faulkner

"Extra care" schemes are being developed across Lancashire - but how should they be funded.

This is why cash from institutional investors is not wanted for Lancashire care ... Paul Faulkner

County Hall has created a £12.8m Covid recovery programme

Lancashire sets up local Covid economic recovery fund Paul Faulkner

Campaigners had called for better cycling provision in a series of standard emails to Lancashire County Council leader Geoff Driver

Complaints over cycling emails 'binned' by Lancashire County Council leader Paul Faulkner

The county's small and medium-sized businesses can apply for grants of between 1,000 and 3,000

Lancashire's small businesses in line for £1.5m in Covid recovery cash Paul Faulkner

Lancashire County Council has forecast its long-term Covid costs

Covid-related care needs among pandemic costs that could hike Lancashire's defic... Paul Faulkner

Can Lancashire's councils co-operate - and will some of them eventually combine?

Lancashire leaders meeting ends in acrimony, as councils continue down difficult... Paul Faulkner

Lancashire's councils have received their third tranche of Covid cash

Lancashire's councils react to latest government grant to cover Covid costs Paul Faulkner

Angie Ridgwell, Lancashire County Council's chief executive and director of resources

Lancashire could face long-term Covid costs - but county council in "strong fina... Paul Faulkner

Lancashire County Council has introduced a new supported housing policy

Lancashire supported housing tenants could be moved if property has long-term va... Paul Faulkner

Lancashire is bidding to be crowned UK city of culture in 2025

Lancashire sets out City of Culture bid - but which bits of the county should be... Paul Faulkner

Lancashire has laid out a plan to help its economy recover after the pandemic

REVEALED: The economic damage done to Lancashire by Covid - and its ambitious re... Paul Faulkner

Can Lancashire's councils come to an agreement?

Lancashire's leaders come out in support of a combined authority for the county ... Paul Faulkner

County councils like Lancashire have been told to estimate the effect of Covid on their finances without considering any potential reduction in their shares of council tax and business rates

Decline in Covid costs for Lancashire County Council - but unseen impact may be ... Paul Faulkner