Lancaster, England

Lancaster (pop. 2001 c.133,914) is a city and local Government district in Lancashire, in the north-west of England. It is a commercial, cultural and educational centre. Other towns in the district include Morecambe, Heysham and Carnforth. Lancaster is the historic county town of Lancashire, having given its name to the County of Lancashire.

Politics

On March 5, 2004, Lancaster was granted Fairtrade City status.

Related Topics:
March 5 - 2004 - Fairtrade City

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The city lies in the Lancaster and Wyre constituency for elections of Members of Parliament to the House of Commons, and the North West which elects 9 MEPs to the European parliament.

Related Topics:
Lancaster and Wyre - House of Commons - MEP

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A long-standing debate to determine the nature of a high capacity road to ease Lancaster's traffic congestion is arguably the most prominent issue in local politics today.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II holds the title of 'Duke of Lancaster'.

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