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Opinion: All Preston aren’t we? City’s boundary lines in sharp focus

A 'welcome to Preston' banner pictured in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall The issues of boundary lines has been front and centre in Preston for the past week. From proposals to create a ‘Greater Preston’ authority area through to the site for […]

1 month ago
Greater Preston proposal sees Penwortham fire back and Garstang fury over being annexed

Penwortham Live was one of the events in the borough to receive support Pic: South Ribble Borough Council Politicians representing some of the towns and villages being eyed up for an enlarged Preston say the places in question have no desire to become part of the city. It […]

1 month ago
Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown on sepsis, two week hospital stay and paramedics breaking down the door

Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown pictured at the Town Hall after returning to work Pic: Michelle Adamson The leader of Preston City Council has revealed he nearly died after battling sepsis. Councillor Matthew Brown, who has partially returned to political and civic duties, has spoken about a […]

2 months ago
Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown recovering after two week hospital stay

Councillor Matthew Brown The leader of Preston City Council has revealed he has been seriously ill in recent weeks. Councillor Matthew Brown said in a message on social media on Friday afternoon that […]

3 months ago
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Political leaders from Preston, Chorley, Wyre, South Ribble and Ribble Valley clash on Lancashire Devolution deal decision

One of the glorious sunrises and sunsets we've been seeing this September over Preston Pic: Mark McNeil Leaders across Preston, Chorley, Wyre, South Ribble and Ribble Valley have given their reaction to the government giving Lancashire’s Devolution deal agreement to move ahead. Previously stalled following the general […]

4 months ago
What Preston’s £5.2m UKSPF funding is being spent on

Performances took place outside the Bus Station for Encounter Festival 2023 Pic: Michael Porter Photography A slate of projects to uplift volunteering in Preston, run more events and boost local businesses has seen more than £5million committed by the city council. Known as the UK […]

4 months ago
Preston Labour reshuffle sees arts and culture cabinet member ‘brutally’ axed

Cllr Peter Kelly speaks at the 'We Saved The Ferret' party last week. A long-serving Labour cabinet member at Preston City Council will be replaced in an announcement tomorrow. Blog Preston understands that Cllr Peter Kelly, who has been serving as cabinet member […]

8 months ago
Preston City Council local election results 2024 – Tory leader stands down, Labour’s Ashton Park woes and Lib Dems bounce

The moment Labour lost Lea and Larches ward Pic: Blog Preston The departing Tory opposition group leader on Preston City Council has called for a general election after her group suffered heavy losses at the local polls. Sue Whittam was speaking […]

9 months ago
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