Proposed Name For 'North Lancashire' Unitary Authority: Lancaster, Preston & Ribble Valley 20 August 2026 Following the government’s decision on local government reorganisation in July 2026, Chief Executives across Lancashire have responded to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on some of the arrangements for the four unitary councils in Lancashire. At this point MHCLG state that the names of the new council’s will be:   

Morecambe businesses vote ‘yes’ to Business Improvement District 14 August 2026 Businesses in Morecambe have voted yes to renewing the town’s Business Improvement District (BID). 

Findings of housing regulator welcomed 12 August 2026 Lancaster City Council has welcomed the findings of an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Sunbed premises found to be in breach following during operation to protect young people 11 August 2026 Lancaster City Council's Food and Safety team is investigating two sunbed businesses after a 15-year-old was offered the use of tanning equipment.

Residents urged to check their details as annual electoral canvass begins 07 August 2026 Lancaster City Council will soon be contacting households across the district as part of the annual electoral registration canvass.

Planning permission sought for solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub 23 July 2026 The next step in proposals to develop a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster are underway with the submission of an application for planning permission.

Lancaster City Council selected for national innovation project to modernise planning to support future homes, jobs and infrastructure in the district 23 July 2026 Lancaster City Council has been selected as a partner in a nationally funded innovation project that will use AI to improve biodiversity assessments during preparation of the Local Plan and will support future planning and housing delivery across the district.

Government announces Local Government Reorganisation decision for Lancashire 16 July 2026

Council welcomes backing for four-unitary model aligned with Lancaster vision 16 July 2026 Lancaster City Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to progress a four-unitary model for Lancashire, closely aligned with the city council’s preferred approach.

Parents invited to book free summer holiday activities for eligible children 30 June 2026 Lancaster City Council is inviting parents of children and young people receiving free school meals to sign up for its Summer Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF).