This category relates to all things to do with redevelopment in Preston.
Praise for Fishwick and St Matthews local area plan
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 […]
This is how the corner of Friargate and Great Shaw Street could look if a new block of student flats gets the go ahead. Portergate Properties have put forward plans […]