Ribble Valley and Fylde councils will not meet the 31 March deadline to start collecting food waste.
A missing component from an extraction fan was also found to be dangerous, inspectors said.
Jenni Clark paid for extra bins after becoming frustrated by rubbish but now wants a refund.
A delay in removing graffiti leads to concerns about the efficacy of an app for reporting such issues.
A new exhibition in Lancaster tells of the women murdered by a notorious doctor 90 years ago.
Labour welcomes the extension for two nuclear power stations but the Greens say this is irresponsible.
Organisers say they were concerned the festival would not take place due to a funding gap.
A vote came after the previous leader, Labour Councillor Phillip Black, resigned earlier this month.
Conservationists hope biodegradable grids, which include potato starch, will boost plant growth.
