News News Archive - July 2023 Call issued for UK Shared Prosperity Fund capital projects 28 July 2023 Lancaster City Council is inviting applications for capital grants from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Affordable housing plans on Skerton High School site take a step forward 24 July 2023 Lancaster City Council has completed the purchase of the former Skerton High School - paving the way for the building of approximately 130 new affordable homes to rent. Canal Quarter masterplan formally adopted 20 July 2023 A masterplan to transform the derelict Canal Quarter area of Lancaster into a “vibrant district which is welcoming and inclusive” has been formally adopted by Lancaster City Council. Local parks retain their Green Flag accreditation 18 July 2023 Flags will be flying high again at many of Lancaster City Council’s parks and public spaces after they retained their coveted Green Flag status for 2023. Annual electoral canvass gets underway 14 July 2023 The Lancaster district’s annual electoral canvass is underway and residents are being urged to make sure their details are up to date so they don’t lose their right to vote.