Coronavirus - effects to Lancaster City Council services 17 March 2020 Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that further social-distancing measures are required to limit the further spread of the coronavirus, an urgent meeting took place this morning of Lancaster City Council’s Pandemic Consequences Group.

Statement on coronavirus 16 March 2020 The outbreak of the coronavirus is affecting all sections of society and we are working with colleagues in the NHS, Public Health England, the Lancashire Resilience Forum (LRF) and our community partners to do everything we can to delay its spread and ensure the people of the district are protected.

Leader urges Secretary of State to ensure regional representation in rail discussions 06 March 2020 The Leader of Lancaster City Council, Councillor Dr Erica Lewis has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP urging him to ensure that Lancashire and Cumbria are better represented in discussions determining the future of rail within the UK.

Food waste collection trial to launch in Heysham 05 March 2020 Residents in Heysham are being asked to do their bit towards tackling climate change by taking part in a food waste recycling trial.

Land agreement brings Eden Project North one step closer to reality 03 March 2020 Lancaster City Council and the Eden Project have agreed a deal for the land on which Eden Project North in Morecambe is due to be built.

Lancaster City Council sets its budget for 2020/21 02 March 2020 Responding to the climate emergency and building community wealth were at the heart of Lancaster City Council’s budget for 2020/21.

Time to open your doors and gates for this year’s Heritage Open Days 02 March 2020 Lancaster City Council is inviting everyone who can open doors and gates to amazing places for Heritage Open Days to join in this year’s celebration of our local history and natural heritage.

Planning appeal for Bowerham Road development dismissed 02 March 2020 Lancaster City Council has successfully defended an appeal against its decision to refuse planning permission for a new development of student housing.

Local dog breeders have licence revoked 28 February 2020 A breach of regulations and conditions relating to a local couple’s dog breeding activities has resulted in the immediate revoking of a licence by Lancaster City Council’s Licensing Regulatory Committee.

Congratulations to Tyson Fury after title win 24 February 2020 The Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor David Whitaker, has congratulated Tyson Fury following his title win at the weekend: “On behalf of the whole district I’d like to send my wholehearted congratulations to Tyson on this magnificent achievement."