Published Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 10:47
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to have their say on an ambitious plan to deliver a local transport revolution for Lancashire.
The draft Lancashire Local Transport Plan (LTP) aims for better public transport, stronger east–west connections, infrastructure that helps businesses grow, rural access that works, safer and healthier streets, and use of the latest technology.
And residents are now being encouraged to take part in a new online survey to help influence the final document.
The survey and all associated documents can be viewed on the Lancashire Combined County Authority website – lancashire-cca.org.uk
The draft plan was discussed by members of the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) at their meeting on Tuesday 9th September.
A combined county authority is where a group of councils work together across a larger area. The Lancashire Combined County Authority has been created by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Council and Lancashire County Council.
Its role is to use some of the money and powers, that up to now have been held by central government, and work with local leaders and communities to invest in ways that will help to make Lancashire a better place for you to live, work and do business.
At the meeting, members heard that the plan to improve Lancashire’s transport network will:
- Unleash Lancashire’s economic potential
- Transform travel choices for those who live, work and visit Lancashire
- Create safe and vibrant communities and connect people with new opportunities
- Transform Lancashire into a sub-region that is fit for the future by integrating new technologies and ensuring our networks are more sustainable, resilient and ready for growth
The draft plan has been under development for some time in coordination with Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council with the support of technical consultants.
The Transport Plan will align with the LCCA’s Growth Plan and Get Lancashire Working Strategy to ensure growth, productivity, and opportunity across Lancashire.
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council and Transport Lead for the Lancashire Combined County Authority, said:
Good quality transport directly improves life chances.
For too long people in Lancashire have been held back by slow journeys and unreliable services and the impact that these have on everyday life.
We want people to give us their views on the draft plan, to help us to shape the future decisions on transport in Lancashire.
We need to take the opportunity presented by the Combined Authority to make the case for big investments to improve transport options in Lancashire.
Once the consultation is complete a revised draft of the Lancashire Local Transport Plan (LTP) will be presented to the LCCA Transport Advisory Board for comment.
The final version of the LTP will then be submitted to the LCCA for approval in early 2026.
The deadline to complete the survey is Sunday 30th November 2025.