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Lancashire County Council issues Friargate development update

Friargate Pic: Lancashire County Council Lancashire County Council has issued an update on theĀ Transforming Friargate North and Ringway scheme. Work to pedestrianise Friargate began in May 2022, and was originally scheduled to finish in March […]

1 year ago
Preston and Lancashire councils fly flags to mark Independence Day of Ukraine

Two Preston council buildings have today flown Ukrainian flags in a show of solidarity with the war-torn nation on its Independence Day. Today (Wednesday, 24 August), Ukraine celebrates its 30th […]

2 years ago
Preston loses bid to house Great British Railway Headquarters

An artist's impression of the Station Gateway Square Preston will not progress in a competition to determine the home of the Great British Railway Headquarters after losing its bid before the shortlist stage. The national contest saw over […]

2 years ago
Lancashire County Council provides more information on potential restructure

County Hall in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall The leader of Lancashire County Council has written to the Government to provide further details about a proposal to restructure local government in Lancashire. Councillor Geoff Driver CBE has submitted […]

4 years ago
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Council announces traffic calming plans for Hoyles Lane in Cottam

Hoyles-Lane Road humps and a 20mph speed limit have been agreed for Hoyles Lane, Cottam, on the west side of Preston aimed at at reducing vehicle speed.  The proposals were agreed […]

5 years ago
Lancashire council defers Cuadrilla fracking decision for at least eight weeks amidst huge protests

  The decision on whether fracking would be given the go-ahead in Lancashire was deferred today, as expected. Shale Gas explorers CuadrillaĀ revised their request following a report that recommended not […]

10 years ago
Beware citizens advice phone scam in Preston

Scammers who claim to offer help with debts are phoning vulnerable people in Preston to try to get hold of their bank details. The caller claims to be from the […]

12 years ago
‘Open Preston’ project launched to make Preston Council more transparent

A local journalist has started a project designed to make Preston Council more transparent. Daniel Bentley, who is currently studying at the University of Central Lancashire, has created ‘Open Preston‘ […]

13 years ago
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