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HMO conversions to be heavily restricted in areas of Preston

Proposed article 4 direction area for HMO developments in Preston New bedsits could effectively be banned from a large part of Preston under proposed changes to local planning policy. It comes as figures reveal there are more than 900 so-called […]

1 week ago
Work begins on housing estate for over-55s in Grimsargh

Striking new aerial images show how work has started on the latest Grimsargh housing development. The photos, taken by Mark Ashmore, reveal how the land off Preston Road is being […]

2 weeks ago
Ribble Valley MP praises facilities in Preston College for aiding Lancashire’s housebuilding targets

Maya Ellis MP and Mark Taylor (left) Pic: Callum Pilkington In a visit to a Fulwood College, Maya Ellis MP of Ribble Valley, said they provide helpful facilities to support the region’s housebuilding targets. During her recent tour of Preston […]

3 weeks ago
Cottam junction set for August improvements after three years of inaction

A junction in Cottam which has been left in a dilapidated state for the past three years is set to be fixed this August, according to housing developer Taylor Wimpey. […]

3 weeks ago
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Bid for 95 new homes on Goosnargh countryside despite earlier refusal

Swainson Farm A fresh bid has been launched to build houses on farmland in rural Preston after two previous attempts were rejected. Plans to develop 87 homes on part of Swainson Farm […]

3 weeks ago
Concern expressed about surge in Chorley HMOs moments before dozens are approved

Rear of approved HMO on St. George's Road, Chorley Councillors expressed concern about the ballooning number of bedsits in and around Chorley town centre – moments before approving dozens more of them. Members of Chorley Council’s planning committee gave […]

3 weeks ago
Scorton couple become stars of Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It on Channel 4

Nick and Joanne on the show. Pic: Channel 4. A couple from Scorton who became the stars of Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It on Channel 4 have described it as the ‘perfect’ experience. Nick Comer and […]

4 weeks ago
Foxton Day Centre is saved as Preston’s homelessness help strategy takes shape

Foxton Day Centre in Fox Street A day centre helping the city’s homeless is to remain open after being at potential risk of closure in council cut-backs. It comes as Preston City Council unveiled more of […]

1 month ago
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