Hearings into the Heysham M6 Link Road have revealed that the justification for the scheme has been shot to pieces. The Examination, which has been running for some weeks now, […]
Greens warn on dangers of Centros deal; developer absorbed by 'Sovereign Land'
Lancaster’s Green Party have hit out at the City Council’s continued support for developer Centros, who have recently re-submitted new plans for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor area. The Greens voted against […]
Opinion: How to tell if a development deal is dodgy?
There are two advantages for a development company registered in an offshore tax haven when securing a development deal. The first obviously, is that they contribute little in the way of […]
Council says Canal Corridor plans are key to Lancaster renaissance
Lancaster City Council is describing new plans for Lancaster’s Canal Corridor development as essential to the city’s future. As we previously reported, a revised development agreement for the Canal Corridor […]
Lancaster City Council renews backing for Centros development deal
Lancaster City Council has voted to renew and extend its Development Agreement with Centros, the company proposing a major revamp of the city’s “Canal Corridor”. The Council voted by 38 […]
Campaigners seek open review of city development plans
Lancaster’s old Tramway pub, part of the area earmarked for development. Campaign group It’s Our City will be lobbying councillors in advance of this week’s Full Council Meeting which will […]
Last chance to air the pros and cons of Link Road?
After a week of “Issue Specific” hearings into the proposed Heysham M6 Link at Lancaster Town Hall, Lancashire County Council has had to admit much that harms the case for […]
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 […]
Deadline nears for comment on Central Promenade plans
One of the original designs proposed for the Central Promenade by Urban Splash Objectors argue the new buildings are too high. (Updated 8/7/12, added Councillor Hansons’s comments) Morecambe Town Council […]
Council makes statement on Lancaster Market
Lancaster City Council has just issued a full statement on the future for the Lancaster Market building and its remaining traders, which is as follows: Council agrees on a way […]