Credit where credit’s due

Poulton Neighbourhood Management has granted £2,678.97 to the Credit Union Centre to help with their relocation to new premises.
The funding has helped the Morecambe Bay Credit Union move to a more central position in the town centre, which is more accessible to local people. The refurbishment has meant that a previously empty shop unit is now a professional looking establishment.
Clare Long, Administrator for Enterprise the Business Credit Union, said “We are grateful to Poulton Neighbourhood Management for their invaluable assistance in upgrading the Queen Street property to meet our need for secure, modern premises and the new frontage which reflects our more professional image.”
The Credit Union is run by members and volunteers and is aiming to be more competitive in the financial sector by offering additional services. Unlike the corporate banks, the Credit Union offers services such as direct benefit payments and a quicker rate of cash withdrawal. The Credit Union also work with the local community with schemes such as the Junior Savings Account. They pride themselves on delivering great customer service and being responsive to customer needs.

Cyclists given green light on Morecambe Promenade

The bells are ringing, cycling bells that is, with the announcement that cycling is now allowed on Morecambe promenade for the first time ever - and that’s official!
Just weeks after the first anniversary of the Cycling Demonstration Town (CDT) Project, the ancient promenade byelaws which have until now prevented cycling along the length of Morecambe Promenade were lifted on Easter Sunday.
Following a public consultation held last year, Lancaster City Council sent a request to Government to change the promenade byelaws which would open up almost 5 glorious miles of safe travel and stunning views to cyclists

Lancaster City Council has now been given the green light to spread the good news and will be positioning new signs along the promenade to ensure both walkers and cyclists enjoy its shared use. Regular seafront patrols by council officers will also take place.
Lancaster and Morecambe were granted the status of a Cycle Demonstration Town in October, 2005 with £1.5M. funding from the Department for Transport to show how increased investment can encourage more people to get on their bikes.
With links to the district-wide cycling network, the opening up of the promenade to leisure and commuter cyclists is the icing on the anniversary cake for the Cycling Demonstration Town Project after a year of initiatives to persuade more people to travel by bike to work, school and on other journeys.
Commenting on the good news, Peter Loker, Lancaster City Council’s Director of Community Services and CDT Board member said: “The route along the promenade is an essential link in our cycling network and we can now look forward to seeing scores of residents and visitors of all ages taking healthy advantage of this additional traffic free route with its stunning views and fresh air, be it to work, school or for the sheer enjoyment of it.”