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Council pays respects to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Following today's announcement by Buckingham Palace, the Council will be joining the entire nation in a period of mourning.

Lace up your trainers and get your swim wear ready - South Ribble leisure centres will reopen on 12 April!
Under the management of South Ribble Borough Council leisure centres will re-open on 12 April.

Future of Leyland bowling green secured with help of Council
South Ribble Borough Council has stepped in to secure the future of a much-loved Leyland bowling green.

Major boost for plans to create South Ribble Youth Council
South Ribble Borough Council is delighted to announce it has secured membership of the British Youth Council. The news is a major step forward in plans to establish a local Youth Council for South Ribble once current COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
Councillors pay tribute to 'loyal, hard-working' former Mayor and former Deputy Council Leader, Colin Clark, who passed away on Thursday 4 March aged 80
Councillors in South Ribble are paying tribute to a former Mayor and former Deputy Council Leader who has passed away aged 80. .
New wildflower meadows to brighten up South Ribble this summer
South Ribble Borough Council is pressing ahead with plans to plant wildflower meadows across the borough in a bid to boost biodiversity. Seeds will be sown in more than 30 locations across South Ribble - including 14 new areas.

Landmark Worden Hall refurbishment project moving at pace following planning approval for works
Work to refurbish Worden Hall, the centrepiece of the iconic Green Flag Award winning Worden Park will begin late March/early April following planning approval.

Exciting news for Leyland as up to £25 million town centre improvement proposals get government funding approval
Leyland is to receive up to £25 million in funding the Government has announced. The award follows a funding bid submission in October 2020 by Leyland Town Board to the Government's Town Fund.

Tributes pour in to ex-South Ribble Mayor and former Council Leader, Tony Kelly
South Ribble Borough Council is saddened to learn of the passing, aged 85, of its former Mayor and former Leader, Tony Kelly, who died on Friday morning (26 February) following a short battle with cancer.

Council Tax freeze as budget for 2021/22 is approved
Full Council approved the 2021/22 budget this week. Find out more about our upcoming investment plans.