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Recap updates: Preston City Council local elections 2021 results and reaction

Preston City Council elections will see sixteen councillors elected across the city’s wards. Labour currently hold power at the Town Hall and during the vote counting at Preston Guild Hall […]

3 years ago
Mayor of Preston announces Coronavirus Community Hero Awards

In the face of an incredibly difficult year, Preston’s community spirit has shone through, with individuals and groups going above and beyond to support their families, friends, and communities. Now […]

3 years ago
Coronavirus outbreak at HMP Preston is causing rise in St Matthew’s infection rate

HMP Preston in Ribbleton Street Pic: Betty Longbottom A coronavirus outbreak in HM Prison Preston has caused a rise in infection rates in St Matthew’s of the city. St Matthew’s recorded 35 Covid cases in the week running […]

3 years ago
Preston plan to deliver ‘transformational housing growth’ wins top planning award

The Sessions House in Preston city centre, part of the Town Hall complex Pic: Tony Worrall A plan to regenerate deprived areas of inner Preston has been crowned overall winner at this year’s Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence. The City Living Strategy, submitted […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement 22 areas in Preston and South Ribble show fewer than three Covid cases in the seven days up to 28 April

Latest Covid stats map. A total of 22 areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen fewer than three new coronavirus cases in the week leading up to Wednesday 28 April. The areas include […]

3 years ago
Preston Labour’s manifesto for 2021 local elections

Councillor Matthew Brown Preston Labour’s manifesto for the 2021 City Council elections is titled Building Resilience and Recovery in Preston. Among the policy commitments is an investment of an additional £1m in Covid-19 […]

3 years ago
Latest Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rates as hugging loved ones looks likely from June

Spring blossoms down Blackpool Road Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and South Ribble’s latest coronavirus infection rates have been confirmed as hugs with loved ones may well be on the cards in June. The city saw nine new coronavirus […]

3 years ago
Community Gateway Association to be out and about in Fishwick and St Matthews on Saturday

Preston’s largest social housing landlord, Community Gateaway Association (CGA) are set to hold an engagement event on Saturday, 1 May between 11am and 2pm. The event will take place on […]

3 years ago
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