Concerns are growing for the future of small arts organisations facing savage cut backs in funding as the government diverts funding to the 2012 Olympics. The Dukes is just one […]
Lancaster Library is a Lottery Winner!
As part of its desire to develop libraries as modern cultural hubs, Lancashire County Libraries has won a Big Lottery bid of £1.43 million – and £640,000 of this will […]
Clive Grunshaw chosen as the Labour candidate for Lancaster and Fleetwood
Local county councillor Clive Grunshaw has been selected by Labour Party members to fight the new seat of Lancaster and Fleetwood at the next General Election. But despite some impressive […]
Animal Care Appeal
Lancaster-based charity Animal Care have their Christmas Fairs soon and are appealing for Tombola items, Toys and Games, DVD’s and good quality Bric a Brac to sell to help raise […]
School closure plans prompt meetings
Parents, teachers and other interested parties have been invited to attend special meetings being organised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Lancaster City Council to discuss proposals by Lancashire […]
Cabinet accepts request from Overview and Scrutiny
Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet has accepted an offer of support in drawing up a tender brief for the Lawson’s Bridge site in Scotforth, a sell off which has prompted furious […]
LitFest Week in Lancaster
It’s finally here – Lancaster’s litfest starts on Wednesday. If you haven’t planned what events you want to see then now is definitely the time – all the information is […]
More Money for Local Groups
The Galbraith Trust is once again inviting applications from local voluntary and community groups for grants from the charity. The Trust was set up in 2001 from the estate of […]
Draft Air Quality Action Plan launched
Draft Air Quality Action Plan launched (Press Release, Lancaster City Council): Lancaster City Council has taken another step towards cleaning up air quality in Lancaster. On Tuesday the council’s cabinet […]