Preparations for affordable housing scheme get underway 17 September 2026 The first phase of work needed to transform the former Nelson Street car park in Lancaster into a new development of 39 much-needed affordable homes has got underway.

Air Quality Improves Again As Lancaster City Council Continues Focus On Cleaner Initiatives 09 September 2026 The air being breathed in across the district continues to improve, with the latest monitoring showing that pollutant levels have fallen again in the past year.

Council praised for championing disabled people in the workplace 08 September 2026 Work to recruit, retain and support disabled employees has seen Lancaster City Council rewarded with Disability Confident Leader status, the highest level of accreditation under the government-run scheme.

Statement on Local Government Reorganisation 07 September 2026 The Government has today (Monday September 7) announced a review of its Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme.

Views sought on plan to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping 02 September 2026 Residents, businesses and organisations are being asked for their views on plans to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across the Lancaster district over the next five years.

Plans approved for solar-powered EV charging hub 01 September 2026 Plans for a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster have received a unanimous thumbs up.

Clean energy and nature recovery take root at Burrow Beck 28 August 2026 The completion of the Burrow Beck Solar Farm marks a major step forward for renewable energy generation in the district, while creating a long-term programme of habitat creation and nature recovery

£5K ordered to be paid after failures to comply with Lancaster City Council's planning enforcement 26 August 2026 Fines and costs totaling more than £5k have been ordered to be paid for failures to comply with planning enforcement requirements.

Proposed Name For 'North Lancashire' Unitary Authority: Lancaster, Preston & Ribble Valley 20 August 2026 Following the government’s decision on local government reorganisation in July 2026, Chief Executives across Lancashire have responded to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on some of the arrangements for the four unitary councils in Lancashire. At this point MHCLG state that the names of the new council’s will be:   

Morecambe businesses vote ‘yes’ to Business Improvement District 14 August 2026 Businesses in Morecambe have voted yes to renewing the town’s Business Improvement District (BID).