This category relates to all things to do with redevelopment in Preston.
Work to begin on new Humanities Centre at Penwortham Priory
Later this month construction begins at Penwortham Priory Academy on a new £1m languages and humanities centre. Significant rebuilding work at the Academy has taken place over the past 13 […]
A neighbourhood plan for Fishwick and St Matthews has been praised by the government. Local residents in the area are working with the city council on shaping how developments will […]
As work continues at the Preston Cenotaph site many recent visitors commented on the ‘ugliness’ of a large circular red brick wall under construction around the memorial. Indeed, the shocking […]
A former office block could become city centre apartments overlooking the Bus Station, Flag Market and beyond. Victoria House on Ormskirk Road is owned by Manchester-based developers Mayfair. They are […]
A heritage project has a new man to lead it after Preston City Council appointed Paul Crowther. The city council are attempting to secure almost £1 million to put towards […]
Major roadworks will begin on Fishergate on Monday. A major project to make Preston’s main shopping street more pedestrian-friendly will see £3.4 million put into it. Lancashire County Council has […]
Work to convert a car showroom in Ashton has begun. The former Jags showroom on Blackpool Road will make way for a new dental surgery, new food retailer and another […]
A car park roof garden, microbrewery in the Old Cock Yard and houses in the Miley Tunnel are just some of the ideas for Preston’s abandoned and empty spaces. The […]