Unpaid carers across Lancashire are being helped to get fit and healthy. Lancashire County Council, in partnership with district councils and local leisure trusts, has produced a ‘Passport to Leisure’ […]
New Creative Apprenticeships for two Lancaster arts companies announced
More than 30 creative apprenticeships and internships will be created for young people across Lancashire – including two in Lancaster – thanks to a successful bid for £90,000 of National […]
County Council agrees budget, raises Council Tax by 1.99%
The final agreement on Lancashire County Council’s budget was given at yesterday’s Full Council meeting (Thursday 20th February). Under the agreed budget, the county council will spend £758.31 million in […]
Morecambe sea front revamp ahead? City Council steps up regeneration plans with partner Carillion
Morecambe’s Festival Market. Photo: Lancaster City Council A major plan to revitalise and regenerate Morecambe have taken another step forward, after Lancaster City Council announced it is to work with […]
County Council allays fears over M6 clearance works
Work proceeds apace on the M6 Link near Halton Army Camp. Photo: Leslie Graham After concerns were raised about the amount of tree felling and other clearance work by developers […]
Chancellor George Osborne visits Lancaster Brewery. Valentine’s cancelled
The Visitor reports that Chancellor George Osborne was taken on a tour of Lancaster Brewery today, Friday, as part of a whistle stop visit to businesses in north Lancashire. Back Office? […]
Met Office issues severe warning for wind
Flashback: The Really Heavy Greatcoat, March 1994! Lancashire County Council is alerting people to a ‘red’ warning issued by the Met Office for severe wind affecting the county today. According […]
County Council Welcomes Flooding Funds
Lancashire County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of funding for flood alleviation schemes throughout the county. Thousands of homes will be […]
Bus Fare rise ahead for school children, but support remains for low income famillies
Proposed changes to school transport in Lancashire, which included a rise in school bus fares, are to go ahead. The changes also include a rise in the level of subsidy […]
Work on Heysham to M6 Link Road officially gets underway
Cheery: Ground breaking for the new road: MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood Eric Ollerenshaw, Lancaster City Council leader Eileen Blamire, City Councillor Janice Hanson, County Councillor Jenny Mein, leader of […]