(Updated 1633 8/11/11) Record numbers turned out to enjoy Lancaster’s Firework Spectacular on Saturday, 5th November – which perhaps contributed to some considerable disappointment about the management of event, noted […]
Clean up local bathing water, council urges
Lancaster City Council is calling for everything possible to be done to improve the quality of bathing water in Morecambe Bay ahead of the introduction of new water quality standards. […]
Public Services under discussion as cuts continue to bite
“The impact of the cuts on public services in this district is and will continue to be significant” — Council leader Eileen Blamire As government cuts in public funding continue […]
Heysham Wind Farm decision delayed
Lancaster City Council is waiting for the developer of proposed new wind turbines in Heysham to carry out further assessments before reaching a decision on a planning application. Peel Wind […]
Morecambe Bay Shellfish beds closed after sewage concerns
Local shellfish beds have been closed after United Utilities’ outfall pipe from Morecambe’s wastewater treatment works at Middleton became inoperable due to sandbank movement. As a result an old outfall […]
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 […]
Fireworks Festival back with a bang!
The skies above Lancaster will be ablaze with colour once again when Lancaster City Council launches its 2011 Firework Spectacular. This year’s pyrotechnic spectacular takes place on the big day […]
Commerce leaders set to challenge Council execs on business future
(Updated: please note this event is not open to the public as originally advertised on the Chamber of Commerce web site and the Lancaster Guardian) As government cuts continue, businesses […]
Are you ready for winter?
Hints, tips and advice on preparing for winter can now be found in one handy place. As part of the nationwide ‘Get Ready for Winter’ campaign, Lancaster City Council has […]
Local health scheme walks its way to success
A local health scheme has walked its way to success after being awarded national accreditation by Walking for Health. The Active Health Walking Scheme, managed by Lancaster City Council provides […]