Conservative Councillor Malcolm Thomas has submitted his resignation from the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council, earlier today in protest at the handling of a proposal to close Lancaster Market that […]
Straw Poll on fate of Lancaster Market
virtual-lancaster has asked every City Councillor with a valid email address if they support the closure of Lancaster Market. The responses are being published as a GoogleDoc here. If you […]
Conservative Councillor gets backing for swimming pool 'leaks'
The Conservative leader of Lancashire County Council has given his public support to City Council Conservative leader Roger Mace after he was relieved of duties for allegedly leaking details of […]
Conservatives undecided on Market future
Conservative City councillors have yet to decide how they will vote on proposals to close Lancaster Market by the end of the year when Full Council meet later this week. […]
Lancaster Market Protest: Council Solicitors act
Lancaster City Council has begun to use its solicitors to threaten campaigners fighting their plans to close Lancaster Market, arguing that they may have circulated what might be considered “commercially […]
Conservation area proposals go out to consultation
Lancaster City Council has launched a consultation into plans to help further protect the district’s unique character and history. Last year the council launched an indepth review to see if […]
Anger at Market closure grows, demonstration planned
Campaigners against the closure of Lancaster Market recently proposed by the City Council’s cabinet have organised a demonstration at Morecambe Town Hall next week when the plans will be discussed […]
Council to clam up on Lancaster Market plans?
The full extent of Lancaster City Council’s plans for Lancaster Market may be kept secret when they are discussed next week, hidden behind claims of commercial sensitivity – and denying […]
Sport Relief Mile at Salt Ayre Sports Centre
Our City Council is urging people to don their running shoes in support of a national charity. On Sunday 21st March, the council’s Salt Ayre Sports Centre will be hosting […]
Council seeks nominations for Street Pride scheme
Could your street benefit from a spring clean? If so, Lancaster City Council wants to hear from you. Under the council’s Street Pride scheme, special hit squads move in to […]