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 annexedPoliticians 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 doorThe 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 stayThe 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 agoLeaders 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 onA 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’ axedA 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 bounceThe 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 […]
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