The mayor of Lancaster, Coun Jon Barry, and chief executive of Lancaster City Council, Mark Cullinan, with the city’s new Freemen One of Lancaster’s most historic traditions was celebrated last […]
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 […]
Greens Call for "Clean Campaign" as Election Called
With the General Election announced for 6th May, Green Party candidate for Lancaster and Fleetwood Gina Dowding has joined her Party nationwide and issued a challenge to General Election candidates […]
Conservative Quits City Cabinet over Market Closure Plan
Conservative Councillor Malcolm Thomas has submitted his resignation from the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council, earlier today in protest at the handling of a proposal to close Lancaster Market that […]
Council seeks nominations for Street Pride scheme
Could your street benefit from a spring clean? If so, Lancaster City Council wants to hear from you. Under the council’s Street Pride scheme, special hit squads move in to […]
Binmen: 'We're coming as soon as we can'
Lancaster City Council’s refuse workers are doing their utmost to empty bins and recycling boxes which were missed in the recent spell of severe weather (see news story). Anyone with […]
City Council Faced Bankruptcy, Says Barry
The government and the national media are crowing about the “good news” regarding low council tax rises — expected to average at around 3% across the UK as a whole. […]
Leader Gone but Council Budget Woes Remain
Following the resignation of Roger Mace, the Conservative leader of Lancaster City Council after failing to come up with a budget (see news story and statement), other political groups on […]
Are Jet Skiers A Menace on the River Lune?
Local bird lovers in Lancaster are up in arms over jet ski use on the River Lune, concerned for the safety of nesting birds. Several people have also complained to […]