Lancashire County Council is highlighting that a free course for older drivers may be the answer to families’ concerns about an elderly relative driving. The project follows the release of […]
Lancashire health chief supports 'End Hunger Fast'
County Councillor Azhar Ali, Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, is supporting a national event aimed at making people aware of food poverty. The event, called The […]
County Councillors hear other side of the Fracking argument
Councillors from across Lancashire representing both County and district councils were offered a different view about Shale Gas than previously heard in County Hall, with a presentation by John Ashton, […]
Torrisholme Road to be closed for three days for Link Road work
Lancashire County Council has announced Torrisholme Road and Lancaster Road will be closed completely to vehicle traffic from 8.00am Monday 7th April to 6.00am Thursday 10th April, between Russell Drive […]
Unpaid carers to qualify for leisure center passport
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? […]