January

Lancaster's tropical oasis at Lancaster’s Williamson Park is to remain open during the winter months giving visitors a chance to enjoy a whole host of exotic butterflies all year round.

05/01/12

If the environment is high on your list of priorities, why not take action in 2012 to recycle more of your household waste. One simple and easy way is to try home composting.

06/01/12

Work to revitalise Lancaster’s Market Square is set to continue this month following a planned break over the Christmas and New Year trading period.

06/01/12

Lancaster City Council is flying the City Flag at half mast to pay tribute to former Town Clerk and Chief Executive, Honorary Freeman James Donald (Don) Waddell OBE.

06/01/12

Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet will consider a number of items related to its 2012 budget next Tuesday (January 17).

06/01/12

Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet will discuss some dramatic changes to the way council housing is financed at its meeting next Tuesday (January 17).

12/01/12

More than 26 children from Overton Primary School have completed a Young Leaders Award recently and looking forward to planning and providing games and activities for younger children at their school.

12/01/12

The next meeting of Lancaster City Council’s Budget and Performance Panel will be held on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 at Morecambe Town Hall, commencing at 6pm.

17/01/12

The new Lancaster, Morecambe and Lune Valley Accommodation Guide for 2012 has been officially unveiled this week at Morecambe's Awarding Winning Visitor Information Centre.

17/01/12

All Lancashire Fire Stations will be open to the public between 11am and 5pm this Saturday (January 21) for people to collect a free 10 year smoke alarm and fire safety guidance.

17/01/12

The Lancaster district is set to host its second Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday March 25, and needs local people to come together and show their support.

20/01/12

Come and join the world’s biggest wildlife survey alongside local volunteers who are participating in the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch in Williamson Park.

20/01/12

A local crown green bowling project is encouraging local youngsters to try out the sport with help from Lancaster City Council.

20/01/12

The taxi rank at Lancaster Bus Station on Damside Street will be temporarily relocated next week to enable United Utilities to undertake investigation work at the site.

20/01/12

Lancaster City Council has joined a national pilot to identify opportunities for Post Offices to deliver a wider range of public sector services.

25/01/12

Heysham Swimming Pool is inviting local residents to take the plunge in 2012 with the introduction of a new timetable and newly refurbished reception area, foyer and poolside.

26/01/12