Cat Smith

That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome is a common, multisystem, long term condition that often causes severe disability in young people, in some cases leaving people housebound or bed-ridden and unable to access education or work; further notes that despite bei

22 Jun 2026

That this House celebrates Lancaster Day and recognises the city’s rich history, heritage and cultural contribution to the North West and the United Kingdom; notes that Lancaster’s museums, galleries and cultural institutions play a vital role in preserving local history, support

15 Jun 2026

That this House celebrates the success of the Wild Roots Nature Fest, held from 6 to 14 June 2026 across Lancaster district; notes that the festival’s theme, Reconnecting with our wild roots, encourages people of all ages to step away from screens and reconnect with the natural e

15 Jun 2026

That this House congratulates The Performance Studios on the official opening of their new creative hub in Dalton Square, Lancaster; recognises the venue as an impressive and versatile space that serves local businesses, creatives, and community groups; celebrates its role as the

21 Jan 2026

That this House congratulates Galgate resident and Ellel Parish Councillor Jasmine Peach on the opening of her new pop-up business, The Hook-a-Duck Bakery, in the Galgate Community Rooms; recognises Jasmine’s exceptional talent as a baker, reflected in her prize-winning cakes at

1 Dec 2025

That this House congratulates Hilary Freedman on her retirement following almost 60 years of dedicated service to the NHS; recognises her exceptional commitment to patient care during her long career, most recently within the Maxillofacial Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary; n

26 Nov 2025

That this House notes the second anniversary of the Patient Safety Commissioner formally submitting Ministerial Advice to the Department of Health and Social Care on options to deliver essential redress for the victims of sodium valproate and surgical mesh; further notes that whi

5 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates Garstang on the 25th anniversary of declaring itself the first Fairtrade Town in the World in 2000 championed by local vet Bruce Crowther; notes that in 2001 former MP George Foulkes stated that the beacon that has started here in Garstang can spread

16 Sept 2025

That this House notes Lancaster City Council’s longstanding custom of admitting new Freemen and Freewomen of the city; further notes that traditionally the honour of becoming a Freeman or Freewoman carried a number of privileges including the right to pasture a limited number of

17 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates the Pilling Jubilee Silver Band on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; recognises their outstanding achievement in placing third in the North West Regional Brass Band Championships and securing a place at the National Finals in Cheltenham in Septem

14 Jul 2025