Lancaster and Morecambe residents have been left reeling after Lancashire County Council announced it latest cuts proposals last week. They include proposals to slash funding for cultural sites across the […]
Over £220 million of cuts ahead for Lancashire County Council
A report for Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has revealed that it will need to save an additional £223m by April 2020, to tackle a funding gap caused by reduced government […]
Lancaster’s Spotlight writers group Arts Council funding axed
Flashback: James Wood on stage at a Spotlight event at the Yorkshire House in March 2005 The team behind Lancaster’s popular writing and performance group, Spotlight, have been left reeling […]
Tory Councillor suggests funding cuts for Dukes, Platform and Salt Ayre Sports Centre
Councillor Peter Williamson: “Are we entertainment or sports promoters?” Photo: Lancaster City Council As elections loom, local Tories seem to have set out their stall early in terms of how […]
Lancaster City Council sets its 2015/16 budget: More Cuts Ahead
Lancaster City Council faces a tough financial future with continuing government cuts leading to further reductions to services. That was the stark warning presented to councillors this week as they […]
Greens say No More Cuts to the Arts
Councillor Chris Coates After confirmation that the Labour Party will not cancel £83 million of Conservative Party cuts to the national Arts budget made in recent years, local Green Party […]
Lancashire County Council Reveals Proposals to Save £216m
Lancashire County Council‘s cabinet has announced the start of a consultation on its budget proposals for local services, which will deliver £216 million in savings by April 2018. Following an informal […]
Find out more about Lancaster City Council’s 2015/16 budget
Members of the public are invited to attend a presentation of Lancaster City Council’s proposed priorities and budget for the coming year, which will form part of the next meeting of […]
City Council faces even more cuts as Tories savage public spending again
Lancaster City Council is facing further cuts to its funding next year, after the government announced further funding reductions to the money it gives our area by 6.4% – which […]
Can a huge e-protest stop a cut to far to Council funding by the Coalition Government?
In a new round of spending cuts by the Coalition Government, it’s been revealed that Chancellor George Osborne is trying to cut crucial funding designed to help people in crisis […]