I will be setting out ‘headline’ proposals for Preston Council’s budget for 2017-21. This is a job we normally do in February, so it’s certainly an ‘extraordinary’ budget…but I have […]
7 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 Public sector cuts hit the North hardestGovernment cuts in the public sector are hitting parts of the North hardest, according to a new study by a research group. Centre for Cities said the North West, North […]
13 years ago Disability support group sues County Council over care cutsA disability support group is so unhappy with Lancashire County Councilās cuts they are planning to sue them. Last month the council announced their budget which included Ā£179m worth of […]
13 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Exclusive: Public toilets will not be closedThe city’s public toilets will not be closed, Blog Preston can exclusively reveal. It was feared that Prestonās 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 Ā£3.5m in cuts, and Preston is one of the […]
13 years ago Cuts ‘cyclone’ could blow university awayPrestonās future as a university city is at risk as funding cuts have put the University of Central Lancashire in danger of closure, its chief Malcolm McVicar has warned. In […]
13 years ago Protestors lobby Council before key budget meetAngry campaigners gathered outside county hall to protest against cuts which they argue will devastate public services. Waving banners saying āprotect the frontlineā more than 100 people made their voices […]
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