Archive October 2008

Three people will pick up cheques totalling £875 – just for returning their electoral registration forms early.

01/10/08

A taxi driver who was caught smoking in his taxi for the third time has been ordered to pay a total of £109.

06/10/08

A special meeting of Lancaster City Council's planning committee will take place on Monday and Tuesday of next week (October 13 and 14) to discuss the plans for the redevelopment of the Canal Corridor site in Lancaster by Centros.

06/10/08

Enjoy an afternoon of songs from your favourite musicals at the Platform in Morecambe on Sunday October 19.

07/10/08

Lancaster City Council is offering a variety of sports and arts activities during the October half term holidays (Monday, October 27 - Friday, October 31) for children aged between 4 and 16 years old. But you’ll have to be quick - places fill up very quickly for these popular activities.

07/10/08

Visitors to Remembrance Sunday parades in Lancaster and Morecambe will be able to park for free.

09/10/08

Explaining the situation with regards to Lancaster City Council's investments in Icelandic banks, its chief executive, Mark Cullinan, said: "As part of its investment strategy Lancaster City Council currently has a portfolio totalling £24million spread across a number of financial institutions.

09/10/08

Lancaster City Council is offering a range of cycle skill courses during the October half term holiday to get your kids pedalling out into the wonderful autumn breeze.

10/10/08

This series of free lunchtime music at St John the Evangelist Church, Chapel Street, Lancaster is organised by Lancaster City Council. The series runs annually in Summer from June to August each year. Donations are welcome to assist the Churches Conservation Trust develop the Church.

10/10/08

Lancaster City Council has organised a packed programme of activities for children and young people to find out more about the council and the services it provides.

13/10/08

The winter edition of Lancaster City Council's lively colour magazine is currently dropping through the letterboxes of homes across the district.

13/10/08

A refuse worker proved to be a Morecambe woman's knight in shining armour after he helped treat injuries she sustained during a fall.

14/10/08

Mari Wilson, the 'Beehive Girl' from the 80s, will perform at the Platform as part of her major national UK tour on Friday October 24.

17/10/08

One of the world's top gypsy jazz guitarists will be performing at the Platform with his band on Friday October 31.

17/10/08

Popular stars from the award winning TV show “Friday Night with Jonathon Ross”, 4 Poofs and a Piano will be performing at the Platform on Saturday November 1 as part of their Autumn Tour.

17/10/08

Have you got time on your hands that could be put to good use to help others?

17/10/08

Ever wondered what the purpose and advantage of the bright red tarmac boxes might be that appear to be springing up at road junctions all over the district?

20/10/08

Did you know that last year, the council rescued 276 abandoned or stray dogs?

22/10/08

Due to the weather forecast for Saturday October 25 the Halloween Spooktacular event which was due to take place at Happy Mount Park has been cancelled.

22/10/08

The West End Gardens competed with the best public spaces in the North West on Wednesday night at the England’s North West Tourism Awards.

23/10/08

Young people from across the district gathered together on Wednesday to talk about how they can become more involved in the services provided by Lancaster City Council.

23/10/08

Lancaster City Council is extending its programme of Women on Wheels guided cycle rides with a lucky dip outing for those who enjoy a bit of mystery.

23/10/08

Join the staff of Williamson Park (if you dare!) for a terrifying evening full of shocks and scares, ghost stories and local scary tales on Friday October 31 with a performance of the play “The Ghost Writer.”

23/10/08

An American old time music and dance variety show full of humour and skill comes to The Platform in Morecambe on Friday November 7.

24/10/08

The Animals and Friends team up with legendary guitarist Spencer Davis to perform a concert packed with well loved hits from the sixties and seventies at The Platform in Morecambe on Saturday November 8.

24/10/08

Overseas students from the district’s two universities were given a warm welcome at Lancaster Town Hall.

28/10/08

The Mayor of Lancaster, Coun Keith Budden, is urging people to take time out to remember all those who have died or been injured in the service of their country.

29/10/08

Lancaster City Council is offering you the chance to win a hamper of luxury food or vouchers for local cycling shops - just for filling out a questionnaire.

29/10/08

Caterers and food retailers are being offered the chance to benefit from free advice to improve the levels of food hygiene and safety in their businesses.

30/10/08