Town Council

Clitheroe Castle has been wrapped in plastic sheeting. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Town council could run Clitheroe Castle in big shake-up

New town councillor Gavin Kelly, who says he sees his role as apolitical

Reform UK member joins council, politics barred

A new mural which has been created near the late Eric Morecambe's birthplace to mark 100 years since he was born. The comedian was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, on May 14, 1926, and a series of events are being held in the town to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday

Why this Lancashire town is honouring Eric Morecambe

UK town council declares ‘housing crisis’ as average rental rates soar to £1,500 a month

Town council’s ‘housing crisis’ as average rent hits £1,500 a month

Photo Neil Cross; Lamp posts are tested along Cop Lane in Penwortham to allow bunting for the Queen's Jubilee

Penwortham bunting row: last-minute u-turn on street decorations

The Mayor’s Award went to Anthony “Davo” Davis pictured second from left

Winners named in Garstang Town Council Community Awards

Penwortham Community Centre in Kingsfold Drive

"Outdated" Penwortham Community Centre is to be rejuvenated after survey reveals...

Fireworks will be back this November in Penwortham

Fireworks, Christmas markets and Remembrance events all back on for the people o...

Mayor Coun Liz Webster has highlighted concerns over the impact of new developments on the A6

Warning over traffic dangers on A6 at Garstang

Janet Wignall, volunteer

Penwortham library volunteers offering boxes of books to beat lockdown boredom

An invitation to join in Light Up Longridge from home

Christmas lights for Longridge

Garstang mayor Coun Elizabeth Webster

Town's joy at decision on Garstang swimming pool - but now the public must use i...

Some wreath-laying will still go ahead.

Changes to planned Remembrance events across Lancashire

Living Waters Church in Chorley

Town council and church foodbank work together to help crisis families in Chorle...

Mayor Coun Steve Ashcroft

Longridge's future role as major Ribble Valley "service centre"

Mayor Coun Elizabeth Webster

Invitation to nominate Garstang's unsung heroes for Community Awards
The mayor of Garstang is urging local residents and businesses to nominate community stars for a special town council award.
Fiona Finch

Junction of Berry Lane, Derby Road and Inglewhite Road

Safety in spotlight as plans revealed for new Longridge zebra crossing

Town Councillor Gordon Harter

Town Council objects to new proposals for housing for over 50s in Garstang

Anthony Coppin (left) presenting the poppy apeal donation to David Brewin

Invitation to join Garstang's special Remembrance events

Longridge mayor Coun Paul Byrne and Deputy Mayor Coun Steve Ashcroft at the Kestor Lane recreation ground

Longridge park set to become "Field In Trust" to protect it from future developm...

Longridge residents point out the sign they say youngsters ignore

Longridge residents call for crackdown on youths' bad behaviour

Garstang Youth Council led by current mayor Lucas Brown and pictured with founder of the group Lynn Harter

The youth voice helping to shape the community

Photo Neil Cross
Penwortham library

Old library to become town arts centre

Longridge residents are furious with the state of the roads around in town, Market Place has been labelled as 'dangerous'

A hole lot of misery

Longridge residents are furious with the state of repair of many of the town's main roads

A hole lot of misery

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'˜Don't be worried about empty shops' - Town Council

Talks: Bruce Crowther at the Fig Tree in Garstang

Fig Tree to move
Garstang’s pioneering Fig Tree Fair Trade Centre is set to leave town and could re-open in Lancaster.
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