Empty homes given new lease of life after years of neglect 10 March 2026 Abandoned properties that have blighted neighbourhoods across the district have been transformed and returned to use. By working with property owners and, where necessary, using enforcement powers, Lancaster City Council brought 63 long-term empty homes back into use in 2025.

101-Year-Old Lancaster War Hero Humbled To Be Handed Highest Civic Honours. 06 March 2026

Statement on partial collapse of building on Thurnham Street in Lancaster 06 March 2026

Community climate action takes centre stage at Lancashire forum 05 March 2026 Community-led climate action took the spotlight in Lancaster yesterday (March 4) as people from across Lancashire gathered for the third Lancashire Climate Action Forum.

Residents encouraged to check new collections calendar for three-weekly collections 02 March 2026 Lancaster City Council is reminding residents that the frequency of household waste collections is changing later this month.

Extra council investment to improve public spaces and buildings 26 February 2026 Lancaster City Council will invest an extra £250,000 a year to help keep the district clean and well-presented.

Revitalisation project gets underway to mark 25 years of Iconic Lancaster Bridge 16 February 2026 Lancaster’s iconic Lune Millennium Bridge is turning 25 today - and the milestone is being marked with a series of community activities and revitalisation works to celebrate the bridge’s heritage and its place as one of the city’s most popular walking and cycling routes.

Uber will be regulated by Lancaster City Council after it is granted a private hire operator licence 13 February 2026 Lancaster City Council has granted a private hire operator’s licence to Uber Britannia Ltd, meaning that the company along with its drivers and vehicles will now fall under local regulation and enforcement powers.

Major investment announced for Williamson Park 11 February 2026 A major new programme to future proof much‑loved heritage assets at Williamson Park is set to get underway.

Third Lancashire Climate Action Forum to take place in Lancaster 11 February 2026 Communities from across the county will come together in Lancaster for the third Lancashire Climate Action Forum.