This category relates to all things to do with politics in Preston.
Leyland Trucks’ apprentices visit WestminsterApprentices from Leyland Trucks showcased their skills to Members of Parliament this month in London. Jasmine Sandwell, a first-year supply chain apprentice, Ethan Sauce, a second-year maintenance apprentice, and Alfie […]
4 weeks ago Lancashire County Council answer queries about side streets off Corporation Street and FriargateQuestions about the side streets off of Corporation Street and Friargate ahead of the new changes have been answered by Lancashire County Council. The map for the new Preston road […]
4 weeks ago Preston City Council taking step towards new council homes for first time in nearly 20 yearsA first step on the road to Preston City Council delivering council-owned housing for the first time in nearly two decades is being taken this week. Councillors are due to […]
4 weeks ago Lancashire awarded largest share of transport fund from scrapped HS2 moneyLancashire has been awarded the largest share of a government transport fund established with the money saved by scrapping the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail line to […]
4 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire County Council tax bill increased by maximum amount ‘with great reluctance’Lancashire County Council will increase council tax bills by the maximum permitted amount this year. The authority’s members voted by a majority to approve the 4.99 percent rise, which will […]
1 month ago Preston’s Sahara Centre given funding boost to help women into workA new programme of support and skills training for women from Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) communities across Preston has been commissioned. The Sahara Centre, based in Fishwick, has been […]
1 month ago Current Lancashire Police deputy chief constable to take on top roleThe current deputy chief of Lancashire Police is to become the new head police officer for the county. Sacha Hatchett has been announced as the new Chief Constable. She will […]
1 month ago Preston College to deliver employability skills programme as part of £1m projectPreston College has secured a partnership with Preston City Council to deliver skills development as part of a £1m government-funded project. The programme is part of the UK Shared Prosperity […]
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