The leaders of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council have issued a joint statement following their recent meeting with the Minister for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth.
Leaders and senior officers from the constituent councils met with Jim McMahon MP at County Hall in Preston.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the future of devolution in Lancashire, with leaders receiving further information from government to help inform ongoing discussions and any potential next steps.
The joint statement is set out below.
The leaders of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council said:
"We were pleased to host the Minister for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth, particularly given his strong understanding of Lancashire and the opportunities and challenges facing the county.
"The meeting was a positive and constructive discussion which has helped inform ongoing conversations about the future of devolution in Lancashire. The Minister provided further information for leaders to consider, including the potential opportunities that could come through a mayoral combined authority model and how these could support Lancashire's ambitions for growth, investment and public services.
"We will now take time to consider the information provided and discuss any potential next steps.
"Any proposal would need to be approved by each of the constituent councils and the Lancashire Combined County Authority before being formally submitted to government."