Menu

Broughton

News and information about the village of Broughton which is just to the North of the city of Preston, Lancashire

Broughton roundabout roadworks are finished

Traffic at the Broughton roundabout is often backed up due to congestion on the A6 Work has finished on the Broughton roundabout as part of a scheme to cut congestion across the North of Preston. The roadworks, which started in June this year, will allow […]

11 years ago
Broughton bypass granted planning permission a third time

The proposed route for the Broughton bypass Permission to build the Broughton bypass has been renewed once again. The £23.7 million project was nodded through by county councillors, 12 years after it was first approved. The road […]

11 years ago
Broughton roundabout roadworks to be finished by Christmas

Traffic at the Broughton roundabout is often backed up due to congestion on the A6 Work on the Broughton roundabout is due to be completed just before Christmas. Lancashire County Council have been working on the roundabout since June, part of their transport plan for […]

11 years ago
Consultation event on building 4,000 new homes in North West Preston announced

A graphic released by the council showing the area of the city which would be developed Residents in the North West of Preston are being asked to give their views on where 4,000 new homes could be built. Preston City Council’s masterplan for the Cottam, Lea […]

11 years ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Broughton roundabout roadworks: Full overnight closures from Monday

Traffic at the Broughton roundabout is often backed up due to congestion on the A6 Motorists who use the Broughton roundabout overnight are being warned of disruption. Major roadworks are currently being undertaken on the roundabout to ease congestion in the North of the city. […]

11 years ago
Whittingham Road plans for up to 200 new homes goes to planning appeal

View from the South West of the proposed site looking towards Longridge A proposal to build up to 200 homes, a swimming pool and offices on countryside North of Preston will be the subject of a planning appeal. Fox Strategic Land and […]

11 years ago
Broughton bypass: County councillors to visit proposed road route before making decision

The proposed route for the Broughton bypass County councillors being asked to decide whether the Broughton bypass should go ahead will visit the site this month. The development control committee at Lancashire County Council meets on Wednesday […]

11 years ago
Meet Preston’s councillors: Neil Cartwright representing Preston Rural East

This is the latest in our series looking at the councillors who represent us. Name? Neil Cartwright Age? 64 but young in outlook! Which ward do you represent? Rural East […]

11 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails