Lancaster City Council is inviting residents to submit their ideas on which local issues should be considered by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee this year. Whether it’s a problem with […]
City Council’s Cabinet line-up announced
Councillor Elieen Blamire is the new leader of Lancaster City Council Lancaster City Council has appointed Coun Eileen Blamire as its new leader for 2011/15. Under new executive arrangements, as […]
Labour and Green Party join forces on City Council
The Labour and the Green Party have entered into a joint administrative arrangement to run the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council. In a joint statement Councillor Eileen Blamire (newly elected […]
Will Mary Portas save Lancaster’s shops?
Retail expert Mary Portas – regarded by many as the UK’s foremost authority on retail and brand communication – has been challenged by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister […]
Lancaster and Morecambe Local Election Results
(Last Updated 07:36 7/5/11) The final result for the local elections sees the Labour Party gaining the most councillors – 23 in all – but no one party has overall […]
Open house at Melling sheltered housing
Lancaster City Council is holding an open day at Melling House Sheltered Housing Scheme for people to have a good look round before applying for a place. A number of […]
Williamson Park seeks friends
Lancaster City Council is inviting you to become a Friend of Williamson Park. Does Williamson Park hold a special place in your heart? If so, perhaps you’d like to be […]
Lancaster Market seeks new blood with special rates for start ups
Lancaster indoor market is looking to attract new traders by offering special introductory rates for a limited period. This offer is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to re-locate, expand […]
More businesses leave Lancaster market as Council dithers over fate
(with thanks to various virtual-lancaster readers) As Lancaster City Council continues to ponder the fate of Lancaster Market – one year after councillors voted in droves to stop its closure […]
Don’t let registration myths mean you miss your chance to vote
Lancaster City Council is warning people that believing urban myths about electoral registration could mean missing out on the chance to vote in the local elections taking place on 5th […]