The Foxton Centre’s Avenham base closed due to RAAC presence

Avenham

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.

One of Preston’s main charities helping rough sleepers in the city has been forced to close its headquarters due to crumbly concrete. The Foxton Centre’s youth and community centre in […]

7 months ago Preston City Council approves waiving rent arrears for three community groups

Preston City Council has effectively waived a total of £28,000 of rental payments for three community groups in order to ensure that they can continue to do their work. The […]

8 months ago City of Preston 10k looking for marshals, set up and race HQ volunteers

The SPAR City of Preston 10K, delivered by Quest Events returns on Sunday 24th September 2023 to Preston city centre. For this year’s event, Quest Events is appealing for volunteers to […]

8 months ago Every place in Preston you’ll find a Lancashire Photography Festival exhibition

A map showing every location of the exhibitions in Lancashire Photography Festival is available. The first phase of the festival saw Scream! and Hit Singles! installed around Preston city centre […]

9 months ago Advertisement Advertisement The Foxton Centre secures £2.2m grant to re-build youth services base in Avenham

The Foxton Centre been awarded a transformational Youth Investment Fund grant of £2.2 million to re-build its Avenham base. The Foxton has been delivering youth services from its Knowsley Street […]

9 months ago Classic car show returning to Avenham and Miller Park

The ever-popular classic car show is returning to Avenham and Miller Park this weekend. Dozens of cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s will be on display. Lancashire […]

9 months ago Kate Bush fans take over Miller Park for Wuthering Heights dance

Miller Park was a sea of red this morning as crowds of dancers and onlookers gathered for Preston’s Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever. The event, organised by Helen Frost, Louise […]

9 months ago Horrocks Mill homes plan for Preston city centre progresses

Proposals to build 380 new affordable homes just off Church Street have been lodged. Onward has been eyeing up the former Horrocks Mill site and consulting on its proposals. The […]

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