Lancashire County Council is urging everyone to be ready for the arrival of freezing weather this winter. Despite the milder weather last winter, in recent years Lancashire has been hit […]
Safer sleep for baby
A new campaign to help keep babies safe while they sleep has been launched. Promoted by the Lancashire Safeguarding Children Board, it’s called ‘Safer Sleep for Baby‘ and offers six […]
Rent rises ahead for White Cross tennants?
Businesses and voluntary organisations based at Lancaster’s huge White Cross Industrial Estate could see hikes in their rent after the site’s landlord, Lancashire County Council, ordered a review of its […]
New dementia rehab service for Lancaster and Morecambe
A new dementia care service is now open and is offering support to people in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. The new dementia rehabilitation service is a joint venture led by […]
Ever thought of becoming a County Councillor?
Have you ever wanted to really get involved with the way services are provided in your community? Becoming a County Councillor would allow you to have a major influence in […]
Ash dieback: public urged to act now to help stop its spread to Lancashire
Over the last few days, news reports have revealed that British ash trees are threatened by Chalara fraxinea or ash dieback. The disease causes leaf loss and crown dieback and […]
Ryelands Park improvements – local views sought
Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council, North Lancashire Primary Care Trust and the Friends of Ryelands Park are working together to help improve Skerton’s major green space. The partners have […]
Volunteering One Lancashire gets underway
Volunteering One Lancashire, a new pilot project taking place across the county, will support volunteers and voluntary groups. Backed by Lancashire County Council, the Project aims to create new volunteer […]
Hard-hitting images highlight Lancashire’s 20mph aims
Hard-hitting images of injured children are the focus of a new campaign to drive home the message that obeying the new 20mph limits in Lancashire’s residential areas could save lives. […]
Woodland improvement scheme seeks local backers
Lancashire County Council is appealing to landowners and businesses in Lancaster to join a woodland scheme which has already helped to boost tree cover at a local caravan park. The […]