Gina Millson

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Political Reporter at BBC Radio Lancashire

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Council leader seeks referendum on Lancashire elected mayor

1 week ago | bbc.com | Gina Millson

Council leader seeks referendum on elected mayorGina MillsonBBC political reporter, LancashireLancashire County CouncilCouncillor Stephen Atkinson is a critic of the mayoral model but says the people of Lancashire should decideThe leader of Lancashire County Council is to ask the government for permission to hold a referendum on an elected mayor and the scrapping of the county's local councils.
Fast-track grooming gang inquiry, Lancashire councillor says

1 week ago | bbc.com | Gina Millson

Fast-track grooming gang inquiry, councillor saysGina MillsonPolitics reporter, BBC LancashirePA MediaCouncillor Azhar Ali said a national inquiry into grooming gangs "should have happened years ago"The full national inquiry into grooming gangs should be fast-tracked, a councillor has said. Councillor Azhar Ali, the Independent opposition leader at Lancashire County Council, said "it should have happened years ago".
Lancashire County Council

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gina Millson

'Disappointment' over council's all-male cabinetGina MillsonBBC Political Reporter, LancashireBBCReform's male-dominated cabinet was unveiled at County Hall in PrestonThe appointment of an all-male cabinet to Lancashire County Council by Reform UK has been described as "retrograde step" by opposition councillors. The new group was unveiled at the council's annual general meeting with all seven positions filled by men.
Lancashire elections: Immigration and potholes seen as key issues

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Gina Millson

Image caption, The BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote platform enables people to submit their questions and comments ahead of Thursday's county council electionLancashire political reporterFrom concerns about the effects of immigration on local services to frustration about the state of the roads, many of you have been having your say ahead of Thursday's Lancashire County Council election.
Immigration and potholes seen as key issues

2 months ago | bbc.com | Gina Millson

What matters most to Lancashire County Council election voters? Gina MillsonLancashire political reporterBBCThe BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote platform enables people to submit their questions and comments ahead of Thursday's county council electionFrom concerns about the effects of immigration on local services to frustration about the state of the roads, many of you have been having your say ahead of Thursday's Lancashire County Council election.
What will local elections mean in Lancashire?

2 months ago | bbc.com | Gina Millson

What will local elections mean in Lancashire? Gina MillsonLancashire political reporterBBCPeople across Lancashire will head to the polls on 1 May to vote in the county council election. All 84 seats are up for grabs in what is likely to be the final Lancashire County Council election before a significant reorganisation of local government.
Pendle councillor found to owe £4k in unpaid council tax

Feb 18, 2025 | bbc.com | Gina Millson

Councillor found to owe £4k in unpaid council taxGina MillsonPendle Borough CouncilTim Ormerod was elected to the seat in May 2023A councillor in Lancashire has been found to owe almost £4,000 in council tax, meaning he is now unable to vote on the authority's budget for this year as a result. Conservative Tim Ormerod who represents Vivary Bridge ward, owes £3,835 in total from the past three years, Pendle Borough Council confirmed.
Lancashire councils given reorganisation deadline

Feb 7, 2025 | bbc.com | Gina Millson

Lancashire councils given reorganisation deadlineGina MillsonLancashire political reporterPA MediaLancashire County Council is one of the 15 written to by the governmentAll of Lancashire's 15 councils have been given a deadline of March to submit initial plans for how they will reorganise themselves into new authorities. Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon OBE has set out a timetable for them to work together to come up with a plan of how it will work in the county.
Lancashire councils given reorganisation deadline

Feb 7, 2025 | yahoo.com | Gina Millson

All of Lancashire's 15 councils have been given a deadline of March to submit initial plans for how they will reorganise themselves into new authorities. Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon OBE has set out a timetable for them to work together to come up with a plan of how it will work in the county.
Elected mayor system broken and bad for women - MP

Dec 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Gina Millson

An MP fears female council leaders in Lancashire could see their power and influence lost if the county were to adopt a mayoral system. Cat Smith, who represents Lancaster and Wyre for Labour, said moving to the model under devolution would "risk undoing" advances in women's political representation because mayors in England have predominantly been men.