This category relates to all things to do with politics in Preston.
Preston city council interim boss hits back against rural criticismA Parish Council says it is ‘taking stock’ after a furious riposte from the interim chief executive of Preston City Council. Broughton Parish Council declared ‘no confidence’ in the city […]
5 years ago How unwanted supermarket food has been helping Preston families in half-termHoliday Hunger markets have taken place across the city to help struggling families. Recycling Lives has donated thousands of meals to help parents who are tackling the half-term holiday feed. […]
5 years ago How Preston wants to be the centre of a new North West-based community bankWith the continued spotlight on The Preston Model, the city council is preparing to invest £1million – in setting up a bank. Council leader councillor Matthew Brown says the city […]
5 years ago Rural Preston pub defends hunting videoA Preston pub has defended holding a hunting event. The Hand and Dagger posted a video during Saturday (23 February) of horses, riders and dogs leaving its car park. The […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Lancastria House will no longer be demolished in Preston Markets cinema schemeThe art deco Lancastria House is to remain standing despite the city’s new cinema being built. Preston City Council has confirmed the building, which currently stands empty, is now no […]
5 years ago Student nurse starts petition over parking “nightmare” at Preston hospitalA fed up student nurse has started a petition to demand more parking for staff at Royal Preston Hospital. The petition on change.org comes after reports of vandalism to Preston […]
5 years ago Preston pupils join worldwide climate change protestPupils from across schools in Preston have skipped class to protest about inaction on climate change. Dozens of pupils staged a sit-down protest on the Flag Market by Preston Cenotaph. […]
5 years ago Preston local elections 2019 survey shows ‘everything to play for’Figures show there’s everything to play for in Preston City Council’s local elections. A poll of more than 600 Blog Preston readers in our Big Preston Survey showed the largest […]
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