Even as the Council reels from the fallout of a disastrous Inquiry into the proposed development for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor, it has just approved plans for a new Science Park, […]
Centros savage English Heritage over Canal Corridor
Despite choosing not to attend the Inquiry itself and leaving defence of its plans for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor to its partner, Lancaster City Council – at considerable cost to the […]
Centros Inquiry a "Fiasco" say Greens
Green Party City Councillors say that Lancaster City Council has wasted tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers money by withdrawing from the inquiry after two weeks (see news story). […]
Canal Corridor Inquiry: City Council Statement
Lancaster City Council has released a full statement regarding its withdrawal from the public inquiry into plans by Centros to redevelop the Canal Corridor North site, saying it will not […]
Council Backs Out of Centros Inquiry
Lancaster City Council has just announced its withdrawal from the Centros public inquiry. The Lancaster Guardian reports this announcement comes just days into the proceedings, apparently following damning evidence on […]
Carnival of Culture Launches "Houses" Art Project
Lancaster’s Carnival of Culture opened “Houses”, its community art project created by the citizens of Lancaster this weekend. The exhibition, on displayed in the window of 12 New Street, Lancaster […]
Agenda Set For Centros Inquiry
The public inquiry into the Centros-proposed plan for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor opens on Tuesday, with the City Council presenting its evidence as partner in the project during the first week […]
Planning Inspectorate Responds to IOC Concnerns
The Planning Inspectorate, which is conducting the Inquiry into Centros‘ plans for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor that starts on 16th June, has responded to concerns about what campaign group Its Our […]
Centros Development Inquiry: Inspector Squeezing Out Protestors?
(Updated 8 June): The upcoming inquiry into developer Centros‘ controversial development plans for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor seems to be skewing in favour of the Council and the planners, even before […]
City Centre Revamp Consultation Launched
(updated 15/5/09): A major new consultation into proposals aiming to revitalise Lancaster City Centre has been launched by the City Council, but some argue the Council is itself responsible for […]