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Preston local elections 2019 results: a ward by ward breakdown

The city council has to distribute the money by next spring Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Council stayed red as Labour retained its grip on power in the city. Results are listed below for each of the wards as they came in during the local […]

5 years ago
Preston local elections 2019: How to find your nearest polling station

The Harris has been used as a polling station at previous elections Pic: Tony Worrall Preston goes to the polls today for an all-out election. Every seat in all wards on Preston City Council is up for grabs. There’s been a lot of ward boundary […]

5 years ago
Here’s everything on the Flag Market for this year’s Summer Saturdays

Preston City Wrestling on the Flag Market Pic: Michael Porter All the summer events in Preston city centre have been announced. There’s something free to see or do on the Flag Market from the first weekend of June all the […]

5 years ago
Easter Egg Rolling in Avenham Park drew modern day record crowds

A sea of people in Avenham Park Pic: Jim Beattie Preston’s annual Easter Egg rolling drew record-breaking crowds for modern times. With temperatures of up to 26 degrees it was a case of chasing melting chocolate eggs down the hill […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston bakes for the annual Easter Egg Rolling in Avenham Park

The good weather brought huge crowds out for the egg rolling tradition at Avenham Park Pic: Blog Preston Preston basked in temperatures reaching 26 degrees during the annual Easter Egg Rolling. Thousands of people flocked to Avenham and Miller Park for the free festival. The Preston tradition of […]

5 years ago
What Preston City Council’s new chief exec had to say on being appointed

Adrian Phillips Preston’s new chief executive of the city council has been confirmed. Adrian Phillips was formally appointed as the new CEO during a full council meeting on Thursday (18 April). Mr […]

5 years ago
Preston City Council set to confirm new chief exec

Adrian Phillips speaking at a recent development conference The man currently in the interim role of chief executive of Preston City Council looks set to be made permanent. Adrian Phillips has survived an interview stage and is set […]

5 years ago
Preston local elections 2019: See what each party wants to achieve

Counting at the Guild Hall for local election 2014 A knock at the door on a Saturday afternoon, it’s not the latest delivery from ASOS but someone wanting your vote. Local elections are in full swing for Preston City […]

5 years ago
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