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 […]
2 years ago Lancashire County Council confirm council tax increase and budget plans for 2022Lancashire 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 […]
2 years ago Police and Crime Commissioner roadshow in PrestonA 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 […]
10 years ago Last chance to have your say on proposed bus service cutsLast 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 […]
10 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Council tax set to rise by 3.5% as Preston tightens its beltA 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 […]
12 years ago Opinion: This is a Preston council budget aimed at promoting fairness in our cityYou 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 […]
12 years ago Exclusive: Public toilets will not be closedThe 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 […]
13 years ago LIVE: Preston City Council’s budgetJoin 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 […]
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