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Reputational damage to Preston City Council over Guild Hall saga ‘pretty serious’

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston The reputational damage to Preston City Council as a result of the long-running Guild Hall saga is ‘pretty serious’. That was the verdict of Matthew Brown, Labour leader of Preston […]

1 month ago
Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown on Guild Hall, Preston Model, public scrutiny and more

Cllr Brown at the Guild Hall The leader of Preston City Council has been quizzed on some of the issues closest to the hearts of Prestonians. Blog Preston sat down with Matthew Brown to talk about […]

1 month ago
Have your say on planned redevelopment of Friargate South

Aerial view of planned improvements to Friargate South from the Harris to Ringway A public consultation has been launched for the redevelopment of Friargate between the Flag Market and Ringway. Business owners, landlords and the general public are being invited to ā€˜Have Your […]

4 months ago
Preston’s leaders condemn Nationalist meeting set to honour far-right figures

Spires on the skyline of Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A group of self-styled ā€œracial nationalistsā€ is set to descend on Preston this weekend for a gathering at which past and current far-right figures will be honoured ā€“ including 1930s […]

8 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Leader of Preston City Council speaks out against plans to shut Preston Railway Station ticket office

Councillor Matthew Brown The Leader of Preston City Council has spoken out against plans to close Preston Railway Station’s ticket office. Proposals for theĀ future of railways outline how ticket offices would be scrappedĀ and […]

9 months ago
Preston Market Hall celebrates five-year anniversary

Traders celebrate the Market Hall's 5th anniversary Pic: Lisa Brown Photography Traders came together this week to celebrate PrestonĀ MarketĀ Hallā€™s fifth birthday. To mark the special anniversary,Ā traders gathered together, along with Councillor Carol Henshaw, at the iconic Wallace and Gromit bench, for […]

1 year ago
Artist continues to speak out against Preston sign’s link to cotton trade

Preston sign at Bus Station Pic: @onethirtyeight_photography.jpg A local artist is continuing to speak out against the Preston sign’s link to the cotton trade. When the sign was unveiled in spring last year, Preston City Council said […]

1 year ago
Ā£20m Levelling Up cash boost for Preston will include Old Tram Bridge replacement

The Old Tram Bridge The Old Tram Bridge will finally be replaced after Preston City Council landed Ā£20m from the Levelling Up fund. Campaign group Friends of the Old Tramroad Bridge celebrated the news […]

1 year ago
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