This category relates to all things to do with Preston Council.
A rapidly growing crisis in homelessness in Preston – what can be done?The homelessness crisis in Preston is intensifying as the city’s MP brought together a range of organisations to hear potential solutions. Hosted at The Salvation Army and set against a […]
3 weeks ago Burial and cremation fees in Preston to stay the same amid cost of living crisisBurial and cremation fees are set to stay the same in Preston amid the cost of living crisis. The council collects fees and charges for a range of different services, […]
4 weeks ago Estate made up entirely of affordable homes set for suburban PrestonAn estate made up entirely of affordable homes looks set to be given the go-ahead in suburban Preston. A bid by Breck Homes to build 102 properties on land east […]
4 weeks ago Youth Zone appoints ‘proud Prestonian’ as first Chief ExecutivePreston Youth Zone’s first chief executive is a ‘proud Prestonian’ with a career in policing that spans over 37 years. Tim Jacques, who has lived in Preston most of his […]
4 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement “Unacceptable” and “must do better” as Preston records highest rough sleeper count since records beganNew figures have shown that Preston had the highest amount of rough sleepers in Lancashire last year. The data, published by the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, provided […]
4 weeks ago Preston Animate cinema reaches highest point in constructionA key moment in the development of the new cinema and leisure complex in Preston city centre has been reached. Known as ‘topping out’ the £45million scheme along Ringway and […]
4 weeks ago Swing Bridge at Preston Docks closing for 10 daysThe city’s swing bridge at Preston Docks is closing for 10 days for maintenance work. Usually the closure is for three days every six months for maintenance but Preston City […]
1 month ago Reputational damage to Preston City Council over Guild Hall saga ‘pretty serious’The reputational damage to Preston City Council as a result of the long-running Guild Hall saga is ‘pretty serious’. That was the verdict of Matthew Brown, Labour leader of Preston […]
1 month ago Most Discussed