This category relates to all things to do with politics in Preston.
Preston’s university pledges to put city at its heartThe city’s university has pledged to put Preston’s ‘economy and quality of life’ as one of its key priorities. The University of Central Lancashire has become the 50th academic institution […]
5 years ago Preston Bus Station western apron work triggers Tithebarn Street closurePart of a Preston city centre road alongside the Bus Station is to be closed. Tithebarn Street from the junction with Old Vicarage to Lord Street is to have access […]
5 years ago What we learned during the Preston local elections in 2019It was the most interesting set of local elections for many years, even if the city didn’t really turn out to vote. t That’s my view anyway after many years […]
5 years ago Lib Dem surge causes confusion over who Preston’s ‘political opposition’ now isPreston’s Lib Dem councillors are locked in talks tonight with their Tory counterparts after a surge in support. Liberal Democrats took Cadley, Greyfriars along with Ingol and Cottam to secure […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble local election results 2019: ward by ward breakdownSouth Ribble Borough Council saw the council slip into no overall control. Conservatives saw six seats lost and Labour become the largest party. But no party managed to command a […]
5 years ago Preston local election results 2019: Labour retain their grip on power in the cityPreston has given a ringing endorsement to The Preston Model proposed by Labour. The party increased its share of councillors and has a majority of 12 after the all-out Preston […]
5 years ago Recap updates from Preston local election 2019 resultsPreston Guild Hall played host to the local elections count during Friday (3 May). Candidates from across the 16 wards of Preston gathered to see who has been elected to […]
5 years ago Preston local elections 2019 results: a ward by ward breakdownPreston 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 […]
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