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

Green light for new homes at old Pontins Holiday Camp site

Part of the site included in the plans.

Councillors block controversial 650-home plan for south of city

Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair was spotted cleaning her windows while on camera during a meeting of Highland Council's Inverness Area Committee Picture: Highland Council / SWNS

Councillor cleans her home's windows during live-streamed meeting

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

An artist's impression of the student flats plan for the former St George's Pump House, Lancaster.

Student flats plan for historic quayside pump house given thumbs up

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

Lancaster Music Co-op set for roof upgrade

The former Skerton High School.

Much-loved trees put housing plans at former school on hold

The Loyne Specialist School in Lancaster. Photo: Google Street View

Specialist school to see boost to student numbers

Councillors, members of the public and police at the Morecambe War Memorial vandalism protest event. Picture: Robbie Macdonald LDRS.

Morecambe protest after graffiti attack on town’s war memorial

20mph speeding: ‘Bonkers’ decision to pause new investigations is reversed

The number of young vapers in Lancashire hasd trebled since 2020 (image: Ruslan Alekso)

Eight-year-olds amongst new generation of underage vapers in Lancashire

County Cllrs Rupert Swarbrick and Azhar Ali are taking different approaches to the threatened closure of Lancashire's ticket offices

Councillors clash over closure of Lancashire's railway station ticket offices

The final make-up of Lancaster City Council.

Lancaster City Council elections: full results announced

An example of an Oakmere Homes development.

Controversial village housing could still go ahead as councillors defer decision

David Morris MP at Westminster

MP calls for government probe into town council ‘antics’

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Polling station

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Lancashire County Council imposes tight rules about the organisations that are allowed to receive grants distributed by its 84 elected members

Call to relax rules limiting the good causes Lancashire councillors can support

Lancaster's City Museum is one of the council buildings under review.

‘New layer of austerity’ expected as city council prepares new budget

Nicola Bulley went missing on January 27

Nicola Bulley: Councillors remove contact details over harassment

Lancashire school application deadlines for 2024/25 are set to be confirmed this week.

New timetable for school applications to be agreed this week

How the Grand Theatre in Lancaster would look once work is complete.

Ambitious theatre plans set to get green light

City councillors discussed what more could be done to protect the River Lune.

River Lune’s trout and salmon cited in call for more action to protect nature

An e-petition regarding motorhomes parking on Morecambe prom was presented to the city council this week.

Prom motorhomes petition presented to city council

Jill Scott celebrates after England's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final victory over Germany

Jill Scott to be awarded freedom of the city of Sunderland

On Thursday, October 6, Lancashire County cabinet will be asked to endorse the £900,000 package of measures to support Lancastrians.

Council to agree a £900,000 package of measures to support Lancashire residents

Sunderland Point at low tide by Steve Leslie. steve.leslie4@hotmail.co.uk

Kitchen and toilets plan for listed church at Sunderland Point approved despite ...

Energy bills have already leapt once this year - and they look likely to do so again in the autumn

"Warm hubs" on the way for people forced to flee freezing homes this winter

Coun Erica Lewis.

Health issues force city councillor to take back seat

Lorna Manlove.

Visitor and taxi trade views wanted on prom rickshaw ideas

PC Andrew Taylor at the launch of Operation Nightguard in Lancaster in December to protect pub and club goers from drink spiking.

Drink spiking in Lancaster: Council continues to take action

Morecambe Road School.

Expansion plans for Morecambe school

Lancaster Railway Station.

Battle to save direct Lancaster to London trains

The Bay Gateway is in line for improvement work.

Morecambe roads named among £10m plans for major improvements

The former Royal Albert Hospital.

Affordable homes 'unviable’ at former hospital site in Lancaster

Taxi driver Andy Kay.

Taxi drivers across Lancaster and Morecambe ‘need a rise in charges for a living...

Lancaster's mayoral car with its distinctive L50 number plate at Lunesdale Garage, Hornby, pictured in the 1970s.

Lancaster City Council ‘may not have the power’ to sell mayor’s car number plate

The former Skerton High School.

First phase of Mainway homes regeneration in Lancaster could start this summer

How the Eden Project North could look.

How councillors reached unanimous 'game-changing' decision on Eden Project North...

Flood prevention schemes are being considered by Lancashire County Council.

Carnforth and Torrisholme flood prevention schemes to be considered by council

City councillors approved plans for student housing in St Leonard's Gate this week.

Mixed fortunes for developers aiming to build new student housing in Lancaster

How the Eden Project North will look.

Councillors set to discuss visitor parking plans for Eden North in Morecambe

How some of the student flats might look.

Student flat plans for historic Lancaster locations

Councillors on Lancaster City Council’s overview & scrutiny committee are calling for meetings to bring different people and organisations together, to hear their experiences and see if services can be expanded.

Lancaster councillors call for GP and dentists’ talks amid ongoing care worries

The derelict land in Halton.

New homes for over 55s to be built at co-housing site near Lancaster

Oliver Robinson, president of Lancaster University Students' Union and also a city councillor. The president role is independent of party politics. November 2021. Photo: Oliver Robinson.

Lancaster City Council ward boundary changes will ‘push out young and privilege ...