News News Archive - June 2026 Council thanks households for embracing new food waste recycling service 18 June 2026 Residents across the Lancaster district have shown a strong appetite for recycling their food waste, with households recycling the equivalent of 63 double decker buses in just four months. New ‘swift city’ push to halt dramatic decline of iconic birds 18 June 2026 A new project to help reverse the dramatic decline of swifts has been launched across the district. Lancaster City Council sets out its refreshed priorities 12 June 2026 A blueprint setting out Lancaster City Council’s bold vision for the Lancaster district over the next two years has been published following unanimous approval by councillors. Help shape the district’s future – submit land for potential development 11 June 2026 Lancaster City Council is asking for suggestions of land that may be suitable for development as part of the preparation of a new Local Plan. Applications invited for 'Marsh Grass' payment 10 June 2026 Planning for the district’s future 08 June 2026 Residents, businesses and other organisations are being invited to take part in a consultation that will help to shape the future of the Lancaster district. Apply now to join Freeman tradition 03 June 2026 Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions.