News News Archive - May 2020 Businesses urged to apply for discretionary grants 28 May 2020 Work continues to support rough sleepers through the coronavirus crisis 26 May 2020 Lancaster City Council and its partners continue to draw on each other’s expertise and commitment to making sure that those who were sleeping rough and have been accommodated are protected and supported through the coronavirus crisis. Council leaders issue joint plea to ‘think twice’ before coming to Morecambe Bay 21 May 2020 The leaders of three local authorities bordering Morecambe Bay have asked people to think twice before visiting the area. New mayor of Lancaster installed 19 May 2020 Hundreds of years of tradition entered the modern age last night (Monday May 18) when the new mayor of Lancaster was officially installed during an online virtual ceremony. Annual dog beach ban set to be reintroduced 19 May 2020 Following the publication of the government’s “road map to recovery” from coronavirus, Lancaster City Council is to reintroduce annual restrictions which exclude dogs from Morecambe’s bathing beaches. Parking charges to be reintroduced in some off-street car parks 13 May 2020 Following the publication of the government’s “road map to recovery” from Covid-19, Lancaster City Council will be reintroducing parking charges in some of its off-street car parks. Celebrate VE Day at home 05 May 2020 The Mayor of Lancaster is calling on people not to forget the 75th anniversary of VE Day this Friday (May 8) and to celebrate at home. New support line to connect communities 05 May 2020 A new partnership is helping to spearhead efforts to connect community volunteers to vulnerable people that need support due to the coronavirus pandemic. Changes to waste and recycling collection services week commencing 4th May 04 May 2020 Don't forget there will be a number of changes to waste and recycling collections during week commencing 4th May. Local support package announced for businesses in the Lancaster district 04 May 2020 Lancaster City Council has agreed a £1million plan to sustain and strengthen the local economy.