News News Archive - October 2016 Weekend looks bright for Lancaster 31 October 2016 The countdown has well and truly begun to this year’s Light Up Lancaster festival – a weekend of cultural events across the city. Communities plan for emergencies 28 October 2016 Lancaster City Council is hosting a special meeting for community groups to find out more about how they can prepare for future emergencies. Refurbishment works at Williamson Park 25 October 2016 Refurbishment works are to take place at the Ashton Memorial and Butterfly House in Williamson Park over the winter period. Salt Ayre reaches new heights with launch of new indoor play and climbing facility 24 October 2016 Salt Ayre Leisure Centre will celebrate the launch of its new indoor play area, café and climbing facility on Saturday October 29. Dillon ‘City Ratcatcher’ Haygarth dies at the grand age of 19 20 October 2016 It is with great sadness that Lancaster City Council’s Pest Control Team reports the recent passing of a dear friend, colleague, companion and avid city rat catcher, Dillon the dog. Wheelie good result for Lancaster City Council 13 October 2016 Lancaster City Council has picked up silver in a national challenge that pitted organisations against each other to see who could get most people on their bikes. Parish councils shaping their local area 07 October 2016 Ellel Parish Council and Nether Wyresdale Parish Council have applied to Lancaster City Council and Wyre Council for the designation of a neighbourhood plan area.