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.
Man charged after Cottam burglaryA Preston man has been charged following a burglary in Cottam. Luke Jenkinson, 28, of Birkdale Drive, Lea, was arrested yesterday (Thursday 21 September) and questioned on suspicion of a […]
7 months ago Arrest made in connection with Cottam burglariesPolice have made an arrest following a burglary in Cottam. Power tools and frozen meats were taken from a property around 5am on Thursday (21 September). Two men were seen […]
7 months ago Cottam affordable housing estate plan lodgedAn estate made up entirely of homes classed as affordable could be on its way to a Preston suburb. Plans have been lodged for the proposed development – to the […]
7 months ago Cottam care home approved and will create around 70 jobsA new care home in Cottam has been approved with developers saying it’s worth £14m to the local economy. The site in Sandy Lane, Cottam, will see Liberty Care Developments […]
7 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Cottam Parkway railway station is approvedA brand new railway station for suburban Preston is finally visible on the horizon after long-mooted plans were given the green light. Lancashire County Council’s development control committee approved the […]
7 months ago Preston motorway junction reopens as loose horse caughtEdith Rigby Way was closed earlier due to a loose horse. The closure was put in place today (Friday 25 August) at the M55 junction. The horse has since been […]
8 months ago Cottam Post Office to permanently stay in community centreThe Post Office in Cottam is to permanently move into the community centre. The duo currently running the temporary Post Office are also due to step down after 22 years […]
8 months ago Cottam flats and shops plan decision delayedResidents have reacted angrily to plans for a retail and residential development in suburban Preston which they say would overlook a children’s play area – and cause parking chaos. A […]
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