An announcement of the decision on the highly controversial Heysham–M6 Link Road road will probably be made in March 2013. The Public Examination into the proposed road closed on the […]
M6 Link Road Coast spiral ever upwards, campaigners reveal
Despite massive cuts to its overall budget, Lancashire County Council’s proposed Heysham M6 Link Road is on course to be the costliest of all Britain ‘s local authority road schemes, […]
County's bypass cost cutting flaws exposed
Two Green Party County Councillors have voiced serious concerns about the way that Lancashire County Council is proceeding with the vexed issue of the Heysham-M6 Link Road, arguing proposed cost […]
Question mark over Link road as Dublin ferries sail away
A local transport campaign group is again questioning the County Council’s determination to push through the Heysham link road, despite the bad news for workers that more ferries will now […]
M6 Link Road given go ahead despite spending cuts?
Local campaigners arguing for cheaper alternatives to the planned M6 Link Road north of Lancaster have slammed the government’s decision to give it a qualified go ahead. The Government gave […]
"Carry on Council" ignoring Government spending warning on new road?
Is Lancashire County Council still working on its controversial M6 Link Road plan, despite being warned not to by the Government? In an interview with the Morecambe Visitor last week […]
"Roads Bring Jobs" Claims debunked as Chamber of Commerce pushes for Bypass again
Campaigners against the proposed M6 Link Road have savaged claims made by Lancaster’s Chamber of Commerce that the Bypass would bring new jobs to the area – or stop jobs […]
County Council leader plays down evidence on CO2 emissions
Plans to reduce CO2 emissions in Lancashire appear to have disappeared into thin air, if the approach of Geoff Driver, the man charged with implementing the Climate Change Act in […]
The End of the Road: Lancashire County Council Cuts Link
Lancashire County Council (LCC) has finally halted work on the much-maligned Heysham Link Road scheme following a further written warning from the Department for Transport (DfT). The letter outlined the […]
Axe hovers over M6 Link, say campaigners
Camapaigners against the M6 Link have immediately hit back at the County Council’s optimistic interpretation of government warnings they might not get funding for it (see earlier story). “Lancashire County […]