Theresa Villiers MP Despite what looks like mounting opposition to its plans for a High Speed Rail line that will pass through Lancaster, the government is pushing forward with its […]
More freedom for Councils on transport – or will they take the blame for service cuts?
Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris challenged the Government on its commitment to public transport this week – especially buses – asking what the Department of Transport is doing to […]
Lancaster Bus Station Closure: Bus and Taxi Rank Information
Lancaster Bus Station will not be in use from Monday 9th August until the re¬opening at 0555 on Wednesday 18 August 2010 due to roadworks on Damside Street. During this […]
Fare freeze on local Hackney cabs
The cost of catching a Hackney cab in the Lancaster district will remain the same after Lancaster City Council decided to freeze fares. Members of the council’s Licensing Regulatory Committee […]
County's Barking Bus Stop Move Plan highlighted
Local drivers and residents have begun a campaign to stop Lancashire County Council from moving a bus stop near Lancaster’s Pointer Roundabout — back to where it was moved from […]
Council continues talks on Shopmobility scheme
Lancaster City Council is in discussion with a local operator to resume the popular Shopmobility scheme in Lancaster. The scheme offered the organised provision of wheelchairs and other aids in […]
Greens hit back at 'split' claim over High Speed Rail
Local Liberal Democrats have chosen the wrong target in their attempt to secure votes in the upcoming General Election, after falsely accusing local Greens of a ‘split’ on the proposed […]
Lancaster Free Bus Fare Funding Increase Welcomed
Green councillors have welcomed the news that the Department for Transport has substantially increased funding for the concessionary bus fares scheme in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. The DfT announced […]
City Council Faced Bankruptcy, Says Barry
The government and the national media are crowing about the “good news” regarding low council tax rises — expected to average at around 3% across the UK as a whole. […]
Taxi driver’s licensing appeal rejected
Magistrates have upheld a decision by Lancaster City Council’s Licensing Regulatory Committee to revoke a taxi driver’s licence after he letting down the tyres of a policeman’s fast response vehicle. […]