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Extra level added to plans for long-mooted Preston skyscraper

The proposed Lofthaus development A long-planned skyscraper in Preston could finally be about to get off the ground – seven years after it was first conceived. The Lofthaus development will see a 70-metre tall […]

3 weeks ago
Preston City Council savings depend on how interest rates affect Animate borrowing plans

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston The cost of borrowing to help fund Preston’s new cinema and leisure development could dictate whether the city council has to make more than a million pounds of savings next […]

3 weeks ago
Attempted explanation for contentious Ashton Park plans set out

The proposed sports hub at Ashton Park The councillor spearheading contentious plans for a revamp of Ashton Park has insisted Preston City Council did investigate the possibility of redesigning the government-funded scheme – but did not get […]

4 weeks ago
Victory for campaigners after Beacon Fell phone mast plan cut off

A bid to install a 40-metre-high phone mast close to the summit of one of Lancashire’s most popular beauty spots has failed. Preston City Council has refused permission for the […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Plans for new takeaway on Friargate lead to concerns over odours

Proposed Friargate takeaway A new takeaway could be coming to a busy Preston street which connects the city centre with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Plans for the hot food outlet – […]

4 weeks ago
Preston’s Sahara Centre given funding boost to help women into work

A new programme of support and skills training for women from Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) communities across Preston has been commissioned. The Sahara Centre, based in Fishwick, has been […]

1 month ago
Plans to turn neglected but historic HMO into restored, unique dwelling

Latham Street, Preston A bid has been launched to breathe new life into a derelict Preston bedsit, which forms part of a listed building in a historic area of the city. The property, […]

1 month ago
Plans for shared ownership homes in Cottam fall through

Part of Cottam Hall development A group of new homes that were earmarked for a shared ownership scheme in the Preston suburbs could be switched to a different type of purchasing arrangement – designed for […]

1 month ago
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