A European Eel. Image: Wikipedia Forty eels – a critically endangered species – have been rescued from tanks destined for burial on Luneside West and released into the River Lune […]
Love Your Local Market campaign launches, our markets not involved?
Almost every market across the North West is taking part in a fortnight of events backed by the Government to promote local markets… all, that is, except for Lancaster’s own […]
Storey Garden may re-open to the public
A new group that hopes to re-open one of Lancaster’s hidden gems, the Storey Garden, is holding a meeting next Tuesday to consider ideas for its renovation. Lancaster City Council […]
Major service cuts ahead at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary?
(Updated 19/1/13): Green Party councillor Jon Barry has learned from a hospital source that plans are well advanced to drastically reduce the services at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary after a […]
Council to report on Lancaster Market building's future
Lancaster City Councillors will be presented with an update report on the latest position on Lancaster Indoor Market when Full Council meets next week. The indoor market is due to […]
Councillor warns on “Rat Run” Cycle Path dangers
Green councillor Jon Barry has warned that somebody is going to get killed or seriously injured unless prompt action is taken to stop cars using the Glasson Dock cycle path. […]
Freeman’s Wood: the fight continues
Campaigners seeking to stop Freeman’s Wood from being bulldozed are stepping up their campaign. There was outrage earlier in the year when developers fenced off previously public accessible land near […]
Coronation Field developer's next target?
(Updated 15th March) As outrage grows over the actions the Property Trust and its destruction of trees in Freeman’s Wood on Lancaster’s Marsh, despite legally-binding Tree Preservation Orders (see news […]
Local councillor piles on the pedal power to raise money for local community centre
Lancaster’s Castle Ward Green Councillor Jon Barry will be riding a sponsored 100 mile Tour of Castle Ward to raise money for the Marsh Community Centre next month. Coun Barry […]
Nominations sought for prestigious volunteering award
Lancaster City Council is encouraging the community to nominate the district’s unsung heroes for a special award. Nominations are being sought for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, a prestigious […]