Lancashire Police have had a number of queries about how those who do not have access to the internet can express their views on the previously reported proposals surrounding the […]
Public urged to have their say on police station future
A public consultation process will begin on 1st July 2011 which could help determine the future of police premises across the Lancaster and Morecambe area – and Lancashire as a […]
Local police stations may be sold off as spending cuts bite
The public are to be asked for their views on the future of police premises and front counter services in the county after the Constabulary considered a report outlining potential […]
County Council shells out for sheriff’s shield ceremony
Time for Robin or (Robyn) Hood to make a stand? Lancashire’s High Sheriff will officially mark the beginning of his year in office with a traditional shield hanging ceremony at […]
Lancastrians bank on keeping the NHS public
Lancaster was buzzing on Saturday as campaigners of Keep Our NHS Public were joined by groups from Lancaster and Morecambe Against the Cuts and UK Uncut Lancaster all eager to […]
Conservative councillors question council tax rise
Council Revenue Spending Power per head, 2011-12 – Full size map (pdf, 1330 kb) (Updated 27/5/11, figures clarified): The Conservative group on Lancaster City Council has voiced their disapproval of […]
Lancashire County Council face High Court challenge to care cuts
A legal challenge being brought against Lancashire County Council over cuts to care services will be encouraged by a High Court ruling last week that found that Birmingham City Council […]
Lancaster Guardian offices to close?
(with thanks to Sue Parish): Media web site HoldtheFrontPage reports Johnston Press is proposing to close the Lancaster Guardian’s office in Common Garden Street with the loss of three jobs […]
Ludus Dance: Positive in face of 70% funding cut.
The outcome of the National Portfolio Funding process has resulted in a 70% cut to Ludus Dance funding from Arts Council England. The remaining funding is to be earmarked to […]
Litfest calls for support after Arts Council funding loss
Lancaster litfest director Andy Darby has issued a more detailed statement on its loss of Arts Council funding (see news story), which we publish in full below. “In October, Arts […]