Licensing project strengthens compliance and public safety 25 July 2025 A targeted compliance project has successfully raised standards among late-night food and drink providers operating across the Lancaster district.

Historic tribute to enslaved Africans restored in Lancaster 24 July 2025 A memorial to enslaved Africans transported on Lancaster-owned ships as part of the Transatlantic slave trade has been restored.

Plans for new data centre get the green light from city councillors 16 July 2025 A pioneering new data centre looks set to be built at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre after councillors approved its delivery as part of a major investment in the district’s digital infrastructure.

Flags flying high again across the district after parks and open spaces scoop top national awards 15 July 2025 Flags will once again proudly fly over many of Lancaster City Council’s parks and public spaces after they retained coveted national recognition for their outstanding standards.

New strategy approved for city centre car parking 09 July 2025 A comprehensive new strategy has been approved to guide the future of car parking in Lancaster city centre to maintain the number of spaces available to support local businesses and the economy.

Council launches app to empower residents in tackling environmental issues 07 July 2025 Lancaster City Council has launched an app to assist residents and businesses across the district to quickly report environmental issues whilst on the go.

Lancaster City Council wins prominent national local government award 24 June 2025 Lancaster City Council is delighted to have won a prominent national local government award for our work on climate change.

Council improves its score in Climate Action scorecards 18 June 2025 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 06 June 2025 Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions.

Public consultation begins on plans for Heysham Gateway site 05 June 2025 A public consultation has been launched on ambitious plans to transform underused industrial land in Heysham into a high-quality employment site.