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Cottam

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.

The race is on for Preston, South Ribble and Chorley councils to complete years of work that will determine where and how many new houses are built in each area […]

6 months ago Cottam Post Office future secured after flooding and temporary home

The future of a suburban post office in Preston has been secured after permission was granted for it to stay in the temporary home where it has been based for […]

6 months ago 211 new homes to be built in Cottam development

211 new homes are set to be built in a Cottam development. Calder Rise is due to have a mix of three and four bedroom homes with prices starting from […]

6 months ago Search underway for 73-year-old woman missing from Preston

Police have launched an appeal after a 73-year-old woman went missing from her home in Preston. Krystina Shimincziuk was last seen in the Oakbrook Drive area at around 6.45pm on […]

6 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Cottam residents feeling snubbed after neighbourhood centre objections overlooked

Cottam residents have been left feeling like they were “not listened to” after plans for a neighbourhood centre in the area were given the green light – in the face […]

6 months ago Preston 44 and 46 bus services diverted due to six-week road closure

Two bus services will continue to be diverted in the Cottam area due to ongoing roadworks that have seen a road closed for six weeks. Tag Lane has been closed […]

7 months ago Community Gateway development at Cottam approved for third time

Half of the 58 properties will be designed by the people who end up living in them.

7 months ago Preston Western Distributor speed limit confirmed to remain at 50mph

The speed limit on the new Preston Western Distributor Road will remain at 50mph after faster options were deemed too dangerous. Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has decided to make the […]

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