News and information for the area of Cottam in Preston, Lancashire. Part of what’s known as Ingol the area of Cottam was famous once for Cottam Hall and its brickworks, today it’s an area sought after by developers to build new housing on.
Cottam entrepreneurs clean up at awards after one year of businessA pair of entrepreneurs from Cottam have won an award just 12 months after starting out in business. James and Rob Harrison recently won a Prestige Award with their firm […]
3 years ago New housing development off Sandy Lane in Cottam set to be rejectedA planning application for 42 new houses in Cottam are due to be refused this week. The application site benefits from planning permission as part of a wider site for […]
3 years ago More than 1,000 new homes and roundabout for Preston Western Distributor in new scheme for North West PrestonA planning application has been submitted for a new roundabout and over 1000 properties in Bartle. The application is classed as hybrid as there are plans for a roundabout junction […]
3 years ago Cottam brothers inspiring the community with their litter picking missionTwo brothers from Cottam are inspiring the local community with their dedication to litter picking. Fred and Ron Walmsley, aged six and four, started litter picking after noticing the huge […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Latest figures show many people have received the Covid vaccine in each area of Preston and South RibbleSo far 37% of the UK population have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Meaning more than 24 million people across the UK have had their first jab. […]
3 years ago Police dog Shadow tracks car thief in CottamLancashire Police Dog Unit have spoken out in gratitude for one of their new recruits on social media. Shadow the dog was able to assist Preston police late last night […]
3 years ago Warning to lock up as Cottam, Larches and Lea residents targeted in overnight burglariesPreston Police are warning residents to lock up their property after a number of burglaries took place in Cottam, Larches and Lea. The incidents happened overnight on Friday (5 March), […]
3 years ago Cottam Brickworks Aldi and business hub plans set for decisionPreston City Council will be meeting to make a decision on the plans to build an Aldi and a business hub at the former Cottam Brickworks site. A number of […]
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