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Winckley Square

Winckley Square is a Georgian Square in the heart of Preston city centre, in recent years it has seen a major regeneration and upkeep scheme

Residents’ flood risk concerns at site of planned Winckley Square flats

Floodwater on Mount Street, with the sports hall in the background Concerned residents say newly discovered information shines a light on the flood risk at the site of planned apartments near Winckley Square. Since Blog Preston told how a row had […]

4 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, September 7 to September 11

A583 Riversway and Watery Lane/Strand Road junction. Pic: Google maps A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. A school in Longridge saw a partial closure after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, and a row […]

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Row breaks out between residents and developers in plans for Winckley Square apartment complex

A sunny day in Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall A row has broken out between local residents and developers of a new apartment complex planned for Garden Street near Winckley Square. The development, submitted by Mr Mustak Bhaliok and […]

4 years ago
Winckley Square pop-up cycle lane to be removed

The temporary cycle lane in Winckley Square The pop-up cycle lane in Winckley Square is set to be removed, following a reduction in traffic in the area. In June, Lancashire County Council created the pop-up cycle lane as […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Reshoring could give Preston a much needed manufacturing boost

Andrew Feeke, partner at MHA Moore and Smalley The coronavirus pandemic could offer Preston a chance to enhance its global manufacturing credentials if it is able to accelerate the use of digital technologies. Andrew Feeke, a partner at […]

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Preston gets two new pop-up cycle lanes

The cycle lane down Fylde Road Pop-up cycle lanes are appearing across Preston to encourage people to get on two wheels post-lockdown. Lancashire County Council says it wants to make it easier for people to cycle […]

4 years ago
St Joseph’s Orphanage redevelopment scheme for flats and townhouses set for approval

Aerial shot shows the current condition of the St Joseph's Orphanage Pic: Stephen Melling Major proposals to redevelop the St Joseph’s Orphanage site look set for approval. Czero Developments who took on the site have applied to convert the chapel and tower buildings to […]

4 years ago
Apartments plan for former tax office in Winckley Square

The former HMRC building in Winckley Square is set to become a complex of 70 apartments. Empire Property Concepts Ltd has submitted plans to Preston City Council to convert Charles […]

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