LANCASHIRE County Council has appointed a new executive director of growth, environment, transport and community services.

Stephen Young will join the authority in April from Bolton Council, where he is currently their director of place.

This new role includes major areas of the county council's work including highways, economic development, planning, public transport, waste management, libraries and museums.

The role also aims to bring major projects and funding to Lancashire through the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal, the Growth Deal, Transport for the North, and the Northern Powerhouse.

Mr Young previously worked for Oldham Metropolitan Council and Burnley Council.