The government has confirmed a decision on the Heysham M6 Link will be made by March. Responding to questions in the House of Commons from Morecambe MP David Morris Simon […]
Last chance to have your say on draft Local Development Plan
Lancaster City Council’s consultation on a new draft Local Development Plan for the district is due to end on Friday 14th December. The Local Plan will allocate land for the […]
Positive response to Duchy plans for Lancaster Castle
An overwhelming response to the Duchy of Lancaster’s invitation to the city’s residents saw more than 2,200 people turn out to give their views on the future of Lancaster Castle. […]
“Picture This” exhibition to put Lancaster Castle ideas under the spotlight
More than 500 people have put forward their ideas about how to transform one of Lancaster’s most historic public spaces as part of the ‘Beyond the Castle’ project. Their suggestions […]
Bypass decision by March 2013?
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 […]
City Council launches major planning consultation
Lancaster City Council is launching a major consultation on a new draft Local Development Plan for the district. The Local Plan will allocate land for the district’s future housing and […]
Council launches Housing Needs survey
Lancaster City Council is launching a public consultation on new planning guidance for the district for new private housing. Views are being sought on the Draft Meeting Housing Needs Supplementary […]
Penny Street improvement work to begin in 2013
Penny Street photographed in mid-2011 – but the pavements have not changed since. Improvements are on their way at last (Updated 25/9/12): Work to improve Lancaster’s Penny Street will begin […]
City Council welcomes Duchy's consultation plans on Lancaster Castle's future
Lancaster City Council and Lancashire County Council have welcomed the Duchy of Lancaster‘s announced public consultation on plans for Lancaster Castle. In 2006 the Lancaster and Morecambe Vision Board, […]
Dismay as latest CityBlock ‘carbuncle’ unveiled
Photos © John Freeman Lancaster residents have expressed outrage at the design of the latest CityBlock student accommodation on Penny Street, some incredulous that the builders have cut into the […]