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Home energy efficiency, bus service reform and local food among recommendations to tackle climate change locally

Preston's People Climate Jury Improving home energy efficiency, making it easier to charge electric vehicles and encouraging people to grow their own food are just some of the ways in which Preston plans to […]

2 weeks ago
New Morrisons store planned for vet surgery site in Fulwood

The potential site of the new Morrisons store in Fulwood A new mini supermarket is set to open in Fulwood if plans are approved. Morrisons has applied for planning permission to change the use of a premises on Conway Drive […]

2 weeks ago
Old Tram Bridge’s poor condition meant rapid demolition as timeline for next steps set out

Preston Old Tram Bridge site Preston’s Old Tram Bridge was in such poor condition that it took less than half the time to demolish it than had been expected, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) […]

2 weeks ago
Religious education facility in Fulwood to be converted to bedsits

Noorani Education Centre An Islamic education facility in Preston is set to be turned into bedsits after the operation moves into a former pub nearby. Planning permission has been granted for the conversion […]

3 weeks ago
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Much-loved Preston social club says housing plan is to help assess land value and won’t happen

Wilbraham Club, Preston A much-loved Preston social club has moved to reassure locals that it is not going to be bulldozed to make way for new houses. A planning application has been submitted […]

3 weeks ago
Cafe where smoking and drinking allowed indoors to face licensing battle

The BG Shop on Bow Lane. Credit: Blog Preston Plans to allow indoor drinking at a Preston shop and cafe face opposition over reports that boozing and smoking has already been happening inside. BG Shop is based in a […]

3 weeks ago
Micropub faces fresh police opposition as relaunch plans continue

Tulketh Tap Room. Credit: Blog Preston Plans to relaunch a troubled micropub with a new name and management are facing fresh opposition from Lancashire Constabulary. The former Tulketh Tap Room is currently closed for three weeks […]

3 weeks ago
Preston City Council closer to extending ‘hand of friendship’ to town in Palestine after emotive debate

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston Preston City Council has moved a step closer to extending “the hand of friendship” to a town in Palestine. The authority has voted to join a network that will help […]

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