This category relates to all things to do with politics in Preston.
Future of hospitals and healthcare in Preston and South Ribble to be discussedRoyal Preston Hospital Pic: Paul Melling The future of how healthcare is delivered and Preston and South Ribble is currently being reviewed. Proposals include having a single accident and emergency […]
6 years ago Polish supermarket allowed to continue alcohol salesFood Plus – the new name for Krakow in New Hall Lane Pic: Blog Preston A mini-supermarket blamed for a rise in anti-social behaviour and street drinking in Fishwick has […]
6 years ago Fight against rough sleeping in Preston receives huge cash boostThe former BHS store in Preston city centre regularly has people sleeping rough in the doorways Pic: Tony Worrall Vital funding in the run up to winter has been given […]
6 years ago Albert Richardson a former Mayor of Preston has diedFormer councillor Albert Richardson A twice former Mayor of Preston has died. Honorary Alderman Albert Richardson passed away on Monday (3 September) aged 82. He was first elected in 1978 […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Talks to save full Number 14 Preston Bus route failThe number 14 service Pic: Ian Robinson Attempts to keep a bus service running to the Longsands area of the city have failed. The Number 14 service is now terminating […]
6 years ago Petition calls on Jeremy Corbyn to act on Preston grave decoration rowPreston Cemetery which borders Fishwick and Ribbleton Pic: spudfrawley Campaigners have called for Jeremy Corbyn to intervene in rules around decorating graves in Preston and the rest of the UK. […]
6 years ago Preston city centre councillor to stand down – but will return to politicsCouncillor Drew Gale speaking at Armed Forces Day on the Flag Marketa After a decade of serving as a councillor in Preston city centre Drew Gale is preparing to stand […]
6 years ago Former Preston MP Ron Atkins sets a new UK recordRon Atkins out enjoying a coffee This week a former Preston MP became the longest living Parliamentarian. Ron Atkins served the city as MP for Preston North between 1966 to […]
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