Archive January 2010

TIRED of high overheads? Can't afford to advertise? Feeling alone in business? Or perhaps you just want to be your own boss and fancy a change of direction.

05/01/10

LANCASTER City Council has unfortunately had to cancel a public exhibition and workshop due to take place in Carnforth today (Tuesday January 5) due to adverse weather conditions.

05/01/10

LANCASHIRE County Council is responsible for gritting roads in the Lancaster district. To report any issues please contact 0845 053 0011 or email: highways@lancashire.gov.uk

06/01/10

LANCASTER City Council is advising motorists to take extra care when using its public car parks.

07/01/10

A MAJOR public consultation on Lancaster City Council's budget for future years took place last week.

11/01/10

THIRTEEN children from Arkholme Primary School recently completed a Young Leaders Award delivered by Lancaster City Council

11/01/10

FAR from being disappointed about the Secretary of State's recent decision on the Centros proposals, Lancaster City Council is more than pleased with the outcome.

12/01/10

LANCASTER City Council has launched a public consultation to help prepare a new action plan for central Morecambe.

12/01/10

THE Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor Roger Sherlock, would like to invite people to join him for afternoon tea.

15/01/10

LANCASTER City Council will celebrate the 100th birthday of Lancaster Town Hall on Friday January 29 with a very special concert.

18/01/10

THE North West Film Archive join with Morecambe Bay Movie Makers to celebrate their 40th anniversary of film making in Morecambe at the Dome on Thursday February 4.

18/01/10

LIVE American-style wrestling returns to the Dome in Morecambe on Saturday January 30 when the XWA will pull out all the stops to put on an incredible show as only the XWA can!

18/01/10

LANCASHIRE County Council owns pools next to schools in Hornby, Carnforth and Heysham. However, these pools are currently managed by Lancaster City Council and subsidised to the tune of £133,500. The pools are mainly used to provide swimming for schools and swimming clubs.

20/01/10

LANCASTER City Council has issued Lancashire County Council with 24 months notice to end the present agreement where the county council runs its museums with the aim of providing better value for money to local residents.

20/01/10

AS part of the official opening of The Storey Creative Industries Centre on Saturday January 30, Lancaster Visitor Information Centre will celebrate the event by having a special presentation showing images of the centre and events when it was based at 29 Castle Hill and up to date images of its new home in The Storey.

25/01/10

WOMEN on Wheels (WoW) cycle rides start in February and whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome – you can even hire a bike if you don’t have your own.

25/01/10

GOING out on a family bike ride is fast becoming one of the nation's favourite past times.

25/01/10

THE new Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley Accommodation Guide for 2010 was officially unveiled at The Craigwell Hotel in Morecambe.

25/01/10

LANCASTER City Council is inviting youngsters to brush up on their cycling skills for free during the February school holidays with a range of fun training sessions for all ages.

25/01/10

RIPLEY Court, a Lancaster City Council sheltered housing scheme, was the winner of the annual ‘Best Dressed Christmas Scheme’ 2009.

26/01/10

SATURDAY January 30 is set to be a real bobby dazzler as David Dickinson and his TV show descend on the Lancaster district.

26/01/10

THE Chantel McGregor Band will play a Waterfront Bar Blues Special at Morecambe Dome on Friday February 5.

26/01/10

LIMEHOUSE Lizzy will perform their tribute to Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy at the Platform on Saturday February 6.

26/01/10

A DECISION to hand back three community pools to Lancashire County Council has been called-in for scrutiny.

29/01/10