News and information for the Avenham area of Preston City Centre which includes Winckley Square, Avenham and Miller Parks and the surrounding streets. Winckley Square is a designated conservation area.
Traffic chaos end in sight as reopening date for Fishergate Hill setFishergate Hill in Preston is due to reopen next week after repairs needed as a result of a pipe burst which happened last week. Fishergate Hill is currently closed from […]
4 months ago Alt-rock band of Preston students making waves on the North West music sceneOn alternative-rock band made up of four Preston students is making waves on the North West music scene. Freyja, Kian, Taylor and Becca, who all attend Cardinal Newman College, make […]
4 months ago Fire Garden display coming to Avenham and Miller ParksFlaming paths and flowers will light up Preston before Christmas with fire displays coming to Avenham and Miller Parks next month. Produced by Walk the Plank, the events will go […]
4 months ago Plans to demolish Avenham tower blocks lodged for Onward Homes developmentPlans to demolish three tower blocks in Queen Street inĀ AvenhamĀ are in. Onward Homes are planning to build 380 new affordable homes on the former Horrocks Mill site. Carlisle House, Richmond […]
4 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Construction starts on Ā£6m art and media centre at CardinalĀ Newman CollegeConstruction of a Ā£6m state-of-the-art teaching centre at CardinalĀ NewmanĀ College has started. The 1,200 sq metre St Catherine Building will house the Catholic sixth form collegeās expanding media and art departments. […]
5 months ago Work technically begins on plans for four new blocks of flats in PrestonWork has finally started on the site of four new blocks of flats in Preston city centreĀ ā just days before permission for the development would have lapsed. Preston City Councilās […]
5 months ago Future of The Harris Institute in Avenham to be consulted onProposals drawn up by Studio John Bridge are to be showcased within the building itself during November 8.
5 months ago Local housing plan deadline must be hit to avoid building free-for-allThe 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 […]
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