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The area of Frenchwood is close to Avenham and borders Fishwick, it has moved into the new electoral ward of Fishwick & Frenchwood

Councillor Yakub Patel welcomed as 695th Mayor of Preston

Councillor Yakub Patel becomes Mayor of Preston The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Yakub Patel as its 695th Mayor for 2023/4, a position that dates back to 1327. Councillor Patel served as Deputy Mayor throughout […]

11 months ago
Preston City Council local elections 2023 full list of results

Local elections 2023 Pic: Preston City Council The Preston City Council local elections took place yesterday (Thursday 4 May) with Labour holding 10 out of the 16 seats available. There was no change elsewhere as the Conservative […]

12 months ago
Preston local elections 2023 candidates confirmed

Polling station in College ward Preston City Council Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May. Below is a full list of everyone seeking election across the 16 wards. Don’t forget – you will […]

1 year ago
The Foxton Centre’s Avenham base to be rebuilt

The proposed brand new Foxton Centre Pic: Studio john Bridge There are plans to completely demolish the Foxton Youth and Community Centre into a brand new state-of-the-art facility. If plans are approved, Preston firm Studio John Bridge, would build a […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ramadan celebrations with free meals and 15 events across Preston

The charity is partnering with The Catering Co Group for the provision of biryani meals Pic: Preston North End Community and Education Trust Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET) is celebrating Ramadan on a grand scale for a third consecutive year, with a weekly roadshow planned for every week during the […]

1 year ago
Petition urges Lancashire County Council to improve Frenchwood streets

The bricked roads are causing issues for drivers Pic: Google Lancashire County Council have responded to e-petitions brought for the improvement of roads and street lighting across Frenchwood areas. The e-petition to resurface all the roads in the Frenchwood area […]

1 year ago
PC Karen Graham recognised for her outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police

Chief Constable Chris Rowley A Preston Police Constable is among thirty-three people to have been recognised for her outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police at the Chief Constable’s Commendations evening. On Tuesday 18 October, PC […]

1 year ago
Safer Streets Fund to focus on Avenham and New Hall Lane

The funding will improve facilities available for sexual violence recovery services at Base 18 New Hall Lane Pic: Google Maps Preston City Council has released a report requesting to accept the Safer Streets Fund Grant from the Home Office which will assist in preventing crime and disorder, substance misuse, re-offending […]

2 years ago
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