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Preston residents urged to access Cost of Living information hub

The city centre holds the key to Preston's economic future according to the council report A new council hub will offer residents financial, benefits and energy support as part of an ongoing initiative that targets the cost of living crisis. Lancashire County Council’s information hub […]

1 year ago
Leyland Town Deal’s ‘ambitious’ plans secure full £25 million

Leyland town centre is to see ‘radical’ changes, thanks to a successful Town Deal bid to Central Government, with the board securing the full £25 million available. The project has […]

1 year ago
Lancashire County Council calls for clarity on local fracking consent

Anti Fracking Protest in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Lancashire County Council this month has urged the government to clarify how residents will give consent for local fracking sites. The council has asked the government to ensure that local […]

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
Advertisement Advertisement Old Tram Bridge secures spot in Preston City Council’s ‘Levelling Up’ bid

The Old Tram Bridge Pic: Tony Worrall Old Tram Bridge has secured a spot in Preston and South Ribble’s £50m ‘Levelling Up’ bid that may see the building of a replacement foot and cycle bridge if successful. […]

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
Samlesbury farmers take to the roads to protest 1,300 home development plan

Aerial location plan of the proposed Cuerdale Garden Village Pic: Story Homes A proposed development site in Samlesbury yesterday saw local farmers drive their tractors around the area to protest an application for 1,300 new homes. On 6 July, Samlesbury farmers drove the […]

2 years ago
Preston City Council appoints new deputy chief executive

Preston City Council has appointed a new deputy chief executive after the retirement of Neil Fairhurst. Preston City Council announced the appointment of Sarah Threlfall following an extensive recruitment process. […]

2 years ago
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