Politics

The John O'Gaunt in Market Street, Lancaster.

City pub launches fresh fight to save its music stage

From left: Kathy Beaton (Principal Housing Strategy Officer, Lancaster Council), Paul Mayo (Senior Construction Manager, Terra Nova Developments), Coun Sandra Thornberry, Coun Robert Redfern, new resident Jenny Keane, Helen Spencer (Executive Director of Growth, Great Places) Coun Caroline Jackson (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing & Homelessness, Lancaster City Council) and Coun Martin Gawith.

New £3m affordable homes site throws opens its doors

[From left] Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young, Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson and, behind them, their respective government and council teams at the devolutionn deal signing ceremony at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

Is Lancashire's devolution deal "great" or "a dud"? Let the debate begin...

The scheme would provide 35,800 sq ft of industrial space across two buildings.

Industrial unit plans will ‘benefit local economy’

Peter Cartridge.

Conservatives choose teacher to stand for Lancaster and Wyre at general election

[From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Milestone' moment at Lancaster Castle sees Lancashire devolution deal signed

A devolution deal is being signed today in Lancashire

Historic devolution deal to be signed in Lancashire today by minister

Dr,.Adam Janjua (right) says it is vital the exodus of experienced GPs is stopped

'Honest conversation' needed with patients about what GPs can do, doctor says

Leslie Eastham (left) has found friends at his local warm hub

How Lancashire's warm hubs are providing friendship as well as as sanctuary

Diane Neville (Principal Planning Officer) with Kevin McCloud from Grand Designs during filming at Lancaster Town Hall.

Council’s climate work highlighted in Channel 4 programme

Morecambe's Platform venue.

Council to launch membership scheme as it vows to keep running arts venue

A view across part of the site.

Controversial 650-home plan should be refused, council planners say

The former Skerton High School.

Demolition to pave way for housing plans on site of former school

An image of how the new development could look.

Plans to bulldoze prom businesses to make way for new hotel set to get go-ahead

An artist's impression of how the site might look. Image: Condy Lofthouse Architects

Green light expected for new homes at old Pontins Holiday Camp site

Is Lancashire finally on the cusp of a devolution deal?

Lancashire devolution deal proposal published as part of autumn statement

MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood Cat Smith with scientist Dr Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs at Parliament to lobby for action on the climate emergency.

Scientist meets local MP in Parliament to lobby for action on climate emergency

Lancaster Railway Station.

Health clinic plans for disused rooms at railway station

The former Tregothnan retirement home in Balmoral Road. Photo: Google Street View

Holiday lets plan for former retirement home

Ten years' worth of pothole repair cash has been laid out for Lancashire

Lancashire gets pothole-filling boost from axed HS2 cash

The aftermath of the bridge collapse on farmland in Roeburndale, near Wray, on January 18 2022.

No criminal charges to be brought after bridge collapse which killed 73-year-old

Andy Walker, chief exceutive of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, welcomes Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE, Deputy Commander, UK Strategic Command, to the county for the launch of the Lancashire Cyber Partnership

Lancashire preparing to lead the way in cyber defence as ‘one of the good guys’

Cars parking back on the newly repainted yellow lines in Whitegate.

Freshly painted double yellow lines make no difference to cheeky motorists

An aerial view of the Frontierland site in Morecambe. Picture from Lancaster City Council.

Council reveals leisure plan for eyesore site

Morecambe's Platform venue.

Mothballing entertainment venue ‘not an option', councillors pledge

The meeting was held at the Grand Theatre. Photo by Lancaster BID

Emotions run high at public meeting to discuss city centre parking fears

Ryelands House Lancaster which has been vacated by the local hospital trust due to the sorry state of the building.

Councillors voice concerns over future of boarded up historic house

Mark Davies CEO Lancaster City Council, Andrew Darnell, general manager Heysham Port, David Morris MP.

MP meets with port owners to discuss upgrades to ferry terminal

The property stands within the Standen Park development. Photo: Google Street View

Tourist accommodation plan rears its head again

The property at 89 Balmoral Road, Morecambe. Photo: Google Street View

Hotel plan for empty home

Serious violence is a concern in Lancaster.

Concern over serious violence with students among those targeted

Caroline Cattermole from Lancaster at Trafalgar Square, front middle.

Just Stop Oil supporter from city arrested during march in London

The Platform, Morecambe.

Fresh hope for long-term future of popular music venue

David Morris MP and residents of St Christopher's Way who are objecting to plans to convert a property into a small children's home.

MP joins residents in protest over new children’s home

Cancer rates in Lancashire are causing concern (image: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels)

'Difficult-to-treat' cancer is the most common type in Lancashire

Home Bargains at Westgate, Morecambe.

Store gets green light to extend delivery times despite morning noise fears

Would giving the children of teachers and other staff priority for admission to the schools where their parents work help to plug jobs gaps? (image: Pixabay)

Teachers' children could get priority for admission to schools where they work

Alexandra Hall is a listed building and the gateway to Lancaster from the north.

Council takes action to secure flagship building left to rot by owners

Construction work is due to start to Eden Project Morecambe in 2024.

Top Government officials pay visit to Eden Project Morecambe site

From left: Caroline Jackson, housing portfolio holder, Lancaster City Council - Jo Wilkinson, chief officer, Housing and Property, Lancaster City Council - Nicola Clayton, head of business development, Etopia - Lee Donner, director, Mason Gillibrand Architects.

Work gets under way on some of most energy efficient homes ever built in UK

Lancaster Railway Station ticket office will remain open.

Plans to close rail ticket offices scrapped as Government does U-turn

Mainway in Lancaster.

Public meeting called over loss of council homes on city estate

Remembrance Day Service Lancaster. Picture by Julian Brown /JPIMedia 14/11/21

Remembrance Sunday services for the district

Lancaster Farms. Photo: MACE/Ministry of Justice report to Lancaster City Council

Expansion plan could see 120 extra inmates at Lancaster Farms

1 Lodge Street, which is home to Lancaster Music Co-op.

Lancaster Music Co-op set for roof upgrade

The Home Bargains superstore in Westgate.

Early morning noise fears over discount store’s plan for extended delivery times