Work investigating Quay Meadow in 2015 by the Beyond the Castle team unearthed some surprises. Photo: Beyond the Castle A fortnight long archaeological excavation on Lancaster’s Castle Hill will seek […]
Green Party Councillor Exposes developer British Land’s Tax Haven Dealings
A Green Party councillor is challenging Lancaster City Council on its dealing with Canal Corridor developer British Land, after discovering its links with an offshore tax haven. Green Party Councillor Tim […]
Morecambe Businesses urged to be a Good Sport this May for Window Dressing Competition
Could you create a view for Eric? Image: Lancaster City Council This May, shop owners and businesses in central Morecambe are being asked to celebrate what promises to be a […]
New Lancaster CC Chief Exec appointed: Susan Parsonage
A new Chief Executive has been selected to run Lancaster City Council. Susan Parsonage was appointed by full council on Wednesday evening following a recommendation from the cross-party Chief Executive […]
Free Dog MicroChipping Event announced as Deadline Looms
Dog owners are being reminded there are only days left to go before their dog must by law be microchipped – and Lancaster City Council has lined up another free […]
Morecambe MP David Morris Had Official "Credit Card" Suspended
14 MPs – including Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris – have had their taxpayer-funded credit cards blocked after running up debts worth £27,000. The news breaks just one month […]
Lancaster City Council to support Syrian refugees
Lancaster City Council has confirmed it will participate in the Government’s Syrian refugee resettlement programme from 2017. In its bid to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK, the Government […]
Food Waste Collection to End as part of County Council Savings Measures
Food waste in the Lancaster district will no longer be collected and taken away for recycling soon, following a decision made by Lancashire County Council to change the way that […]
"Clean for the Queen" project gets Council backing
Lancaster City Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to get together and clean up the district to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Presumably this national initiative is the […]
Affordable Homes come under the spotlight at The Globe
If you’re on the lookout for a more affordable home to rent this year, then an event taking place at The Globe Arena in Morecambe this week might be right […]

