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Preston Model probably better known outside of the area it aims to benefit

Preston's skyline along the River Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall The “Preston Model” of public sector working is probably better known beyond the borders of the city that lent its name to the concept. That was the assessment of a […]

3 months ago
The Preston Model ‘appears to be working’ says new study

Preston's skyline Pic: Mick Gardner Preston residents are less depressed, more content and financially better off in the wake of a flagship council policy designed to strengthen the local economy. That was the conclusion of […]

9 months ago
Opinion: The Preston Model is tainted by party politics and set to fail

Town Hall glinting in the sunshine Pic: Tony Worrall This is a guest post by Bill Shannon, former Liberal Democrat Councillor, and Honorary Alderman of the City of Preston. Councillor Matthew Brown has received a lot of publicity for […]

3 years ago
City Council leader responds to criticism of his new book and The Preston Model

Councillor Matthew Brown Leader of Preston City Council, Councillor Matthew Brown, has responded to criticism of his new book Paint Your Town Red. Co-authored by writer and historian Rhian E. Jones, the book tells […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston City Council leader releases new book ‘Paint Your Town Red’

Councillor Matthew Brown Leader of Preston City Council, Councillor Matthew Brown, has co-authored a book on the inside story of The Preston Model. The book, by Councillor Brown and writer and historian Rhian […]

3 years ago
Community Bank plan from Preston City Council to apply for banking licence

Plans to establish a Community Bank in the North West have been approved by Preston City Council. The backing will allow North West Mutual Bank, a joint venture between local […]

3 years ago
Next phase of ‘The Preston Model’ to be unveiled at online event

Boats on Preston Marina Pic: Tony Worrall Preston residents are invited to join Preston City Council at the online launch of the next phase of its Community Wealth Building agenda, often known as the ‘Preston Model.’ ‘Community […]

3 years ago
UCLan set to run free seminar to teach people about the ‘Preston Model’ of economic strategy

The UCLan campus in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall People across Preston are being invited to a free online seminar run by researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to learn about community wealth building and 21st century […]

3 years ago
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