Lancaster City Council has confirmed it has made changes to its senior management, which sees, amongst other revisions, the disestablishment of the Deputy Chief Executive post held by Heather McManus. […]
Whither Heather? Senior City Council post scrapped in restructuring
The £77,300 p.a. post of Deputy Chief Executive at Lancaster City Council has been scrapped after two years, leaving its occupant, Ms Heather McManus, redundant. It’s not yet known if […]
Judge orders council to come up with market plan
(First posted: 28/10/11, Updated with additional information provided by Lancaster City Council, 31/10/11): Lancaster Market traders tired of uncertainty over the council’s plans for the market building won a victory […]
City Council backs cut local arts groups
Lancaster City Council has voiced its support for local arts organisations – including those whose funding has been cut by the Arts Council this week (see news story). “We recognise […]
Asco: Council’s response on Cushman & Wakefield contract.
The Virtual-Lancaster special report, “Bending Lancaster City Council to Its Will: The Asco File” posted on 24 May asked the City Council to answer 5 questions about its involvement with […]
Gagged Councillors can’t say ‘Asco’.
Lancaster City Councillors are afraid to say the word ‘Asco’ for fear of being dragged before the Standards Committee. The Committee met today to determine the fate of Cllr Jon […]
Top council staffer unable to name Lancaster famous for The Times
National newspaper The Times has just published an article reporting Lancaster University’s placement in the country’s Top Ten universities – but the accolade has been marred by a marked lack […]