Hyndburn Council supported the idea when it met to discuss the initial proposals before Christmas and it now has to decide whether to give its support to a formal bid being submitted to the Government.
Two thousand residents and businesses took part in the consultation, with the vast majority of people supporting the principle of a Combined Authority that would secure more investment and jobs for the county.
Councillor Miles Parkinson, Leader of Hyndburn Council, said: “I am pleased that there is broad support from residents and businesses for a combined authority for Lancashire. I will be asking Hyndburn Council to take the next step in creating a Lancashire combined authority as it provides opportunities to deliver real benefits for Hyndburn and for Lancashire.”
The consultation covered all parts of the county with the main feedback from the survey being:
74% of respondents strongly or tend to agree that a partnership approach is important in Lancashire
70% strongly or tend to agree with the proposal to establish a Combined Authority in Lancashire
Of those who disagree with the proposal, the main concerns are around where any resources would be focused across the county and the adverse impact the proposal might have on local services
A summary of the consultation responses can be seen at http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/downloads/Lancs_CA_Consultation_Report.pdf
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