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Woman donates to Chorley Repair Cafe in memory of her late father

Rachel Murray with the cupboard her late father made. A woman has donated boxes of her late father’s tools to the Chorley Repair Cafe, ensuring his memory lives on. Rachel Murray, 43, from Adlington, brought boxes of unopened tools […]

2 weeks ago
Household Support Fund: Prestonians urged to apply for share of £753,000

The city council has to distribute the money by next spring Pic: Tony Worrall Preston residents who are struggling with their bills are being reminded that they can still apply for help with the cost of living. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that […]

7 months ago
Cost of living: Preston, Wyre and South Ribble residents to receive £324 payments from today

Nearly 34,000 residents eligible for means-tested benefits across Preston, Wyre and South Ribble will receive a £324 cost of living payment from today. From 8 November, the payments will start […]

1 year ago
Preston residents urged to access Cost of Living information hub

The city centre holds the key to Preston's economic future according to the council report A new council hub will offer residents financial, benefits and energy support as part of an ongoing initiative that targets the cost of living crisis. Lancashire County Council’s information hub […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cost of living: 10,700 residents to receive Preston City Council energy rebate

Looking up Friargate in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Over 10,700 Preston residents will receive a council tax energy rebate as part of a city council discretionary fund created to target the cost of living. In a Facebook post, Preston City […]

1 year ago
Let’s Grow Preston: The grassroots charity feeding the city’s hungry residents

A local charity that helps delivers food to hungry residents across the city has continued its vital work delivering fresh vegetables to Preston food hubs. Since 2018, Let’s Grow Preston […]

2 years ago
Greenpeace Preston collects residents’ thoughts on cost of living crisis

Greenpeace volunteers have spoken with residents to understand opinions on rising energy bills, Putin’s war, and the climate crisis. Last weekend, Greenpeace Preston volunteers spoke to people in Preston Flag Market, […]

2 years ago
Preston Post Office to host ‘Stop the Silence’ financial advice pop-up

Two Preston Post Offices will run free pop-up events next week to offer support to residents struggling with their energy bills. British Gas and Post Office will run the ‘Stop the […]

2 years ago
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