Planning permission approved for new council homes in Skerton 17 December 2024 Bold new plans to provide 135 new council homes on the site of the former Skerton High School in Lancaster have been given the green light.

Mayor of Lancaster braves the cold for festive challenge to raise life-saving cancer research funds 12 December 2024 The Mayor of Lancaster is embracing the festive chill throughout December to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Takeaways given order to stop selling food to customers with allergies 09 December 2024 Seven takeaways have been told to stop serving customers with food allergies following a district-wide spot check by Lancaster City Council.

Changes to availability of council services this Christmas 09 December 2024 There will be a number of changes to the availability of council services and facilities this Christmas.

Inspector backs Lancaster’s Climate Emergency Review of the Local Plan 03 December 2024 A Local Plan described as being at the “forefront of integrating net zero into local planning policy” has been found to have been soundly prepared by a government appointed inspector.

New cabinet appointed at Lancaster City Council 29 November 2024 Following her election as leader of the council on Monday evening (November 25) Councillor Caroline Jackson has now appointed the eight other councillors who will make up the cabinet.

Christmas waste and recycling collections 26 November 2024 Don’t forget to check your collection calendar as there will be changes over the Christmas and New Year period to your normal waste and recycling collection days.

Air Quality Consultation Launched For Lancaster City Centre 21 November 2024

Lancaster City Council successfully defends Bailrigg planning appeal refusal 21 November 2024 Two planning applications for the development of 644 houses, ancillary infrastructure, and an access link road at Bailrigg have been dismissed on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate.

Hiyacar appointed to run car share club in the Lancaster district 15 November 2024 Lancaster City Council is making it easier for people to make the switch to using more sustainable modes of transport and reduce their reliance on privately owned vehicles.