Local Restrictions Support Grant for closed businesses now available in the Lancaster district 30 October 2020 Following the Lancaster district’s move into the Very High tier of Covid-19 restrictions, applications for government grants are now available for those businesses which have been forced to close.

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Grant for residents in need 29 October 2020 Lancaster City Council has launched a Government funded Emergency Assistance Grant Scheme to help residents experiencing financial hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Keep a Light On 27 October 2020 This November and December, the Light Up Lancaster team presents Keep A Light On, an exciting new project invoking the spirit of Lancaster’s much loved annual Light Up Lancaster festival.

Do you have time to support people in your community? 26 October 2020 Mark D’Sa has been volunteering with Lancaster Support Line since the start of the pandemic.

Lancashire moves to Tier 3 coronavirus alert level 16 October 2020 Lancashire has been moved into the "very high" Covid alert level by government.

Green flags to fly high again at local parks 14 October 2020 Flags will be flying high again at Lancaster City Council’s parks and public spaces to celebrate being awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for 2020/21.

New £500 support payment available for self-isolating residents on low incomes 12 October 2020 Some people self-isolating due to coronavirus could receive financial support of £500 to compensate for lost income.

Lancashire in Tier 2 (high) for government's new Covid alert system 12 October 2020 No indoor socialising, bars stay open for now.

Struggling residents urged to seek help concerning council tax payments 09 October 2020 Lancaster City Council is reminding residents who have fallen behind with their Council Tax payments that help is on offer concerning payment of their bills. 

Lancaster City Council is working with the HSE to help tackle coronavirus 08 October 2020 Lancaster City Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to conduct enhanced spot checks on businesses to make sure they are Covid-secure.