This category relates to all things to do with politics in Preston.
Shadow chancellor to visit Preston on ThursdayThe Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell MP will visit Preston on Thursday to launch Labour’s local election campaign. Mr McDonnell will be the guest speaker at the launch […]
5 years ago One person to be interviewed for top Preston City Council jobOnly one person is to be interviewed to become the new chief executive of Preston City Council. An internal-only process has put forward one candidate for the job. Councillors from […]
5 years ago Preston youngsters march through the city in climate change protestClimate change campaigners skipped school during Friday to make their voices heard on the issue. Around 50 young people and an additional other 50 adults were in attendance in Preston […]
5 years ago What next for the Preston Model? Investing in worker owned co-operatives in the cityMore than three-quarters-of-a-million pounds is to be spent in exploring setting up a number of co-operatives in Preston. Badged as the next phase for The Preston Model, which is attracting […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Pressure growing for Old Tram Bridge to be repaired and reopenedPressure is growing on Lancashire County Council to repair and reopen a key bridge across the Ribble. The Old Tram Bridge crosses the boundary from Preston City Council to South […]
5 years ago Preston councillor tells of heartbreak as son dies from brain cancerA councillor for a Fulwood ward is stepping down less than a year after being elected, in tragic circumstances. Councillor Anna Hindle, Labour, was elected in May last year winning […]
5 years ago Fulwood resident says he warned about ‘dark path’ where teenage girl was stabbedA homeowner who lives near to where a 17-year-old girl was stabbed has spoken out about poor street lighting in the area. Local resident Lee says he and other Fulwood […]
5 years ago Fulwood Barracks closure is put back by MOD – as campaigners vow to fight onMilitary historians within Fulwood Barracks have been reacting to the decision to keep the site operating for longer than planned. The Ministry of Defence confirmed during Thursday (28 February) that […]
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