This category relates to all things to do with politics in Preston.
County Hall to be home to new conference and events venueCounty Hall Pic: Paul Melling Cash-strapped Lancashire County Council is to use part of its headquarters as a new conference and events venue. The Exchange, at County Hall, is to […]
6 years ago Next stage of Preston’s shared space to take shapeCurrent view down Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Months of roadworks in Preston city centre are to take place to create the latest stage of the shared space scheme. Lancashire […]
6 years ago Preston MP Mark Hendrick to be given a knighthoodMark Hendrick speaking at a Worker’s Memorial Day in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston MP has been honoured with a knighthood for his political service. Mark Hendrick, who has […]
6 years ago Preston wins ‘council of the year’ for local economic modelDawn breaking over Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s council has been named as Labour ‘council of the year’. The Labour Party holds its annual awards for councils and Preston has […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston Council leader’s emotional message ahead of surgeryCouncillor Peter Rankin The leader of Preston Council has told of his admiration and respect for NHS staff ahead of his impending surgery. Councillor Peter Rankin is due to undergo […]
6 years ago These are the rules Preston councillors must stick to on social mediaInside the Preston City Council chamber at the Town Hall Pic: GuildMerchant New social media rules have been agreed for councillors in Preston. Preston City Council’s meeting of full council […]
6 years ago Leader of Preston Council temporarily steps down due to surgeryThe leader of Preston City Council is to stand aside due to upcoming surgery. Councillor Peter Rankin is to undergo an operation before Christmas for a brain tumour. The Labour […]
6 years ago Protest outside Barclays in Fishergate sees slogans sprayed on windowsThe protest outside Barclays Pic: Antony Lloyd Police were called to a protest outside a bank in Preston city centre on Thursday morning. Graffiti had been sprayed onto the windows […]
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