News News Archive - 2026 Residents urged to take part in Local Plan consultation 09 November 2026 People from across the Lancaster district are being asked to have their say on where future development should take place to support new homes, jobs, services and infrastructure. Stunning Poppy Fall unveiled at Williamson Park 06 November 2026 A spectacular cascade of around 12,000 poppies has transformed Lancaster’s Ashton Memorial into a moving tribute for this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Work begins on much-awaited skatepark In Heysham 02 November 2026 A brand-new place for young people to skate, ride and roll, is to become a reality as work gets underway on a much-anticipated skatepark in Heysham. Council backs apprenticeships with £1m investment 30 October 2026 Up to £1 million is to be invested by Lancaster City Council to provide a range of training and job opportunities with the creation of a new apprenticeship programme. Landlords’ Forum to help landlords prepare for new rental property register 26 October 2026 Landlords from across the Lancaster district are being urged to attend a special forum for vital updates on the Government’s new rental property registration scheme. Services to take place across the Lancaster district to mark Remembrance Sunday 22 October 2026 This year's Remembrance Sunday falls on November 8 and a number of services have been arranged across the Lancaster district. Council listens to residents over Blue Badge parking 20 October 2026 Lancaster City Council will retain free and unrestricted parking for Blue Badge holders in its pay and display car parks following an overwhelming response to a recent consultation. Williamson Park opens its gates ‘After Dark’ 20 October 2026 Williamson Park is opening its gates ‘After Dark’ this November. Business Support Expo to take place in Morecambe this November 12 October 2026 The Lancaster district’s premier business support showcase is set to take place on Wednesday November 18 at the Platform in Morecambe. Views sought on Blue Badge parking scheme 12 October 2026 A four-week consultation has been launched as part of a review of Blue Badge parking in Lancaster City Council’s car parks. Back 1 2 3 4 … 7 8 Next