Council improves its score in Climate Action scorecards Lancaster City Council has once again been recognised as a leader in climate action, achieving a score of 64% in the 2025 Climate Emergency UK Scorecards – the best of any council in the north west.

Step into history – applications now open to join Lancaster’s ranks of Freemen Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions.

Public consultation begins on plans for Heysham Gateway site A public consultation has been launched on ambitious plans to transform underused industrial land in Heysham into a high-quality employment site.