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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.

New Aldi in Cottam Brickworks to go ahead

A long-planned Aldi store and district centre in suburban Preston is finally set to get off the drawing board after a row over road access was resolved. It is more […]

12 months ago
New Cottam community centre plans unveiled

View from along the south of the site alongside existing parking spaces Pic: Planning documents Plans to create a mixed use community centre in Cottam have been submitted to Preston City Council. The proposed development site is currently vacant and lies to the east of […]

12 months ago
Preston Parish Council local elections 2023: Full list of candidates

Verification of votes at the 2019 local elections in Preston Pic: Blog Preston The Neighbourhood and Parish Council elections for Preston are taking place on Thursday 4 May. The Parish Elections will be scheduled to take place in Lea and Cottam (Cottam Ward), […]

1 year ago
Uncertainty over location of new Preston secondary school remains

Preston’s new secondary school location remains undecided say education bosses despite preparation work beginning on the former Tulketh High School site. It emerged last month that Lancashire County Council had […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cottam and Broughton primary schools add extra places

A number of schemes aimed at addressing the projected shortfall of primary and secondary school places in the Preston area have been approved by councillors. In October 2022, Lancashire County […]

1 year ago
New children’s nursery opening between Fulwood and Cottam

The facility will provide holistic care and development opportunities in a natural setting Pic: The Mericourt Nursery A new childcare nursery will open its door early after being granted registration by Ofsted on the Early Years Register. The Mericourt Nursery in Sandyforth Lane between Cottam and Fulwood, […]

1 year 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
Preston Guild Wheel walk returns on Good Friday

Walking the Guild Wheel at Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Photography The seventh edition of the Preston Guild Wheel walk will be taking place on Good Friday. This year the 21 mile walk is dedicated to loved ones who people are […]

1 year ago
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