Welcome to the Joint Lancashire Minerals and Waste Development Framework Forum

Planning for minerals and waste is a key issue of concern to us all.  In the context of a changing planning framework how do we ensure a continued supply of minerals?  Should we?  How do we cater for the volumes of waste arising?  Should we continue to landfill?  Should we encourage recycling or other means of treatment?

There are many questions to be asked, debated and answered.

In response to the challenge of planning ahead under a planning system, Lancashire County Council, Blackburn-with-Darwen Borough Council and Blackpool Borough Council have embarked upon the preparation of a joint combined Minerals and Waste Development Framework.

The first stage in this process is the identification of issues and options.