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.

Adopt a flower bed and watch your business grow 29 September 2016 People, businesses and community groups are being offered the opportunity to adopt a flower bed.

Wennington Parish Council submits neighbourhood plan application 28 September 2016 Wennington Parish Council has applied to Lancaster City Council for the designation of a neighbourhood plan area.

Garden waste collection service to be discussed by Cabinet 27 September 2016 Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet will receive an update on the introduction of a charge for the collection of garden waste when it next meets on October 4.

Cabinet to discuss weed spraying solution 26 September 2016 Weed spraying should take place in 2017 after a deal was struck to alleviate the impact of weeds on the environment for residents and visitors.

New CEOs defy glass ceiling concept 24 September 2016 In a year that promises the prospect of the first female President of the United States, two new CEOs who have defied the ‘glass ceiling’ theory to take command of organisations in our region, met today at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus.

Are you one of those not yet registered to vote? 09 September 2016 Lancaster City Council is urging people who have not yet registered to vote to complete and return their annual canvass forms and save themselves a knock on the door.

Date set for Westgate by-election 08 September 2016 The date for a by-election to elect a new councillor for the Westgate ward of Lancaster City Council has been announced.

Free and discounted business opportunities at your local markets 06 September 2016 Ever fancied running your own business and looking for a great place to start?

Ashton Memorial to light up for good causes 02 September 2016 Lancaster's Ashton Memorial will be illuminated by a rainbow of colours this Autumn to raise awareness of illnesses that have an impact on countless people’s lives.