News News Archive - March 2026 Council narrows gender pay gap to historic low 26 March 2026 Lancaster City Council has reduced its gender pay gap to the lowest level since statutory reporting began, according to its latest Gender Pay Gap Report. Lancaster’s fascinating history and people who shaped the district to be brought to life by experts 17 March 2026 Lancaster’s fascinating history, remarkable people, and hidden stories will come alive through a series of expertly guided tours and engaging talks, offering fresh insights into Lancaster’s social, cultural and literary heritage this spring. Empty homes given new lease of life after years of neglect 10 March 2026 Abandoned properties that have blighted neighbourhoods across the district have been transformed and returned to use. By working with property owners and, where necessary, using enforcement powers, Lancaster City Council brought 63 long-term empty homes back into use in 2025. 101-Year-Old Lancaster War Hero Humbled To Be Handed Highest Civic Honours. 06 March 2026 Statement on partial collapse of building on Thurnham Street in Lancaster 06 March 2026 Community climate action takes centre stage at Lancashire forum 05 March 2026 Community-led climate action took the spotlight in Lancaster yesterday (March 4) as people from across Lancashire gathered for the third Lancashire Climate Action Forum. Residents encouraged to check new collections calendar for three-weekly collections 02 March 2026 Lancaster City Council is reminding residents that the frequency of household waste collections is changing later this month.