A vote came after the previous leader, Labour Councillor Phillip Black, resigned earlier this month.

Conservationists hope biodegradable grids, which include potato starch, will boost plant growth.

Morecambe councillors say they receive hundreds of complaints about overnight parking on the promenade.

Philip Black says he is standing down after being given an "ultimatum" by the Greens.

The cost of replacing the machines and the stolen cash is around £40,000, the council said.

A new licensing report has accused the site of migrant worker abuse and laundering £40,000 in cash.

A council has written to the firm to "remind them" of their safety obligations.

Planning has been granted despite concerns over parking problems and anti-social behaviour.