News and information for the area of Cottam in Preston, Lancashire. Part of what’s known as Ingol the area of Cottam was famous once for Cottam Hall and its brickworks, today it’s an area sought after by developers to build new housing on.
Cottam Brickworks plan re-submitted in a bid to open leisure space on timeA long-running development proposal at the former Cottam Hall Brickworks site has been resubmitted to Preston City Council. On Friday 8 April, the applicant BXB Cottam Properties, was granted hybrid […]
1 year ago Story Homes submits plans for new estate by Cottam Park railway stationStory Homes has submitted a hybrid planning application to build up to 283 new homes in Cottam. The housebuilder is seeking full planning permission for 163 homes on the Northern […]
1 year ago Cottam children’s author on inspiration, self-publishing and the joy of 2B pencilsDriving through Cottam to meet with Rachel Ann Walmsley, a rapidly emerging children’s author and co- founder of Baobab Tree Books, I was struck by two things: 1. Some of these […]
1 year ago Penalty and brace see PNE Women through to next round of Challenge CupPreston North End Women reached the next round of the Lancashire FA Women’s Challenge Cup on Sunday afternoon after a 3-0 win against Bolton Wanderers Girls Reserves. Their exit from […]
1 year ago Advertisement Advertisement Cottam Parkway railway station plans lodgedA planning application has been submitted to Lancashire County Council for a new railway station in Preston, proposed to improve access to travel, work and leisure opportunities in the region. […]
2 years ago 250 homes in Lower Bartle given the green lightA hybrid application to build up to 250 homes in Lower Bartle has been given the green light. The development will be on a 7.31 hectare site located to the […]
2 years ago Public invited to watch Wales Rugby League World Cup squad train in PrestonThe Wales Men’s Rugby League team will scrum down in an open training session at UCLan Sports Arena ahead of their first Rugby League World Cup (2021) fixture against the […]
2 years ago Two-year Bartle Lane closure causing frustration in CottamBartle Lane, at its junction with Lea Lane, has been closed off by Lancashire County Council since 2020, to create the new Bartle Lane Bridge that will go over the […]
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