Political pressure caused by the Ukraine invasion has led to a Russian supermarket chain closing its Preston store. On Thursday 3 March, budget supermarket Mere announced it is also halting […]

Lancashire County Council has this week set a £5 million levelling up fund to improve services across the county. The approved package of measures aims to improve roads, libraries, support […]

A quick reminder that Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clive Grunshaw will be in Preston today (Saturday 11 January) to hear your thoughts on the budget. At the beginning of […]

Last few days to have your say on the cancellation of subsidised bus services in Preston. Lancashire County Council (LCC) are asking residents for their opinion on proposed withdrawal of […]

A council tax rise for Preston households is on the table as the city decides how to spends its money up until 2016. The three-year financial plan for Preston City […]

You don’t need me to tell you again just how much government grant Preston City Council has lost since the coalition took control in Westminster – almost half – from […]

The city’s public toilets will not be closed, Blog Preston can exclusively reveal. It was feared that Preston’s loos would be closed after nearby councils in Manchester and Sefton decided […]

Join us live from City Hall as council chiefs make decision on the budget and council tax. The council has announced £3.5m in cuts, and Preston is one of the […]