County council
The county council handles services including social care, education, most local roads, libraries and waste disposal. District councils have a separate role.
Lancashire County Council →Lancaster, in numbers
Who does what: Lancaster
Lancaster local authority area. Every figure carries its own date.
The organisation that can change something depends on the service.
District and borough councils
District councils handle housing advice, homelessness, waste collection, environmental health and much local planning. National parks have their own planning responsibilities within their boundaries.
Lancaster City Council →Other public services
A council plan cannot commit a health service, police force, water provider or national department to deliver. Each project and proposed action identifies its responsible bodies.
Check project ownership →These pages follow current council boundaries. A future reorganisation proposal does not change who provides a service today.
Geography and responsibilities sources →