News News Archive - July 2016 Green Flag success for local parks 27 July 2016 Lancaster City Council is proud to announce that two of its parks have been awarded the coveted Green Flag award. Follow in the footsteps of some literary legends 26 July 2016 Lancaster's connections to Charles Dickens and playwright Alan Bennett are explored in a new book which takes you on a guided tour of Lancaster’s rich literary heritage. Mussel beds set to re-open 25 July 2016 Fishermen accessing Morecambe Bay to collect seed mussels are to use the Battery car park, following talks with local residents. Historic tradition celebrated in Lancaster 21 July 2016 One of Lancaster’s most historic traditions was celebrated recently when 11 people were admitted as Freemen of the City. National award for Home Improvement Agency 18 July 2016 Lancaster City Council’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA) has scooped a prestigious award for the quality of work provided to disabled residents. Apprenticeships at Lancaster City Council 15 July 2016 Applications are being taken for new apprenticeships at Lancaster City Council. Lancaster City Council passes motion condemning hate crime 14 July 2016 Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes of any description have no place in our country. Community Governance Review - Aldcliffe with Stodday 11 July 2016 Lancaster City Council is seeking views on the proposed creation of a new parish council in Lancaster. Power to the pupils 06 July 2016 Pupils from seven local primary schools were introduced to the dilemma faced by councils up and down the country – which services to prioritise with a limited budget. Major flood protection project is a wall to wall success 04 July 2016 Construction work on the first phase of a multi-million pound project to replace Morecambe’s wave reflection wall is progressing well.