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Leader Live: Your chance to ask questions direct to Preston City Council leader Peter Rankin

Where is Preston heading? The future of the city will be discussed What’s the biggest issue facing Preston? What should those in power at the Town Hall do? We’re going to be quizzing Preston City Council leader councillor Peter Rankin in a […]

10 years ago
Petty cash fund for community groups in Preston signed off

Community groups in Preston are set to receive a funding boost from the city council. A £3,000 pot has been set aside to help local groups across the city get […]

10 years ago
Upgraded CCTV system for Preston city centre to be given the nod

A CCTV system in Preston city centre An upgraded CCTV system in Preston city centre is due to be approved today. Cameras and equpment across the city are due to be replaced with new digital cameras enabling […]

10 years ago
Preston Guild Hall: Entrance changes and restaurant plan given provisional green light

A facelift for the Guild Hall is on the cards Plans for Preston’s Guild Hall have been given a green light by planning officials. The entrance to the venue is set to be radically remodelled and replaced with two escalators. […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Food waste bin collections in Preston could be scrapped

Food waste can go into standard grey bins A waste collection service branded as “obsolete” is expected to be canned. Preston City Council‘s cabinet meets on Wednesday and could choose to end separate waste food collections. Around 15,000 […]

10 years ago
Park It events see more than 2,000 attend across Preston parks

moor park An event offering free activities for youngsters across the city during the school holidays has seen record take up. Park It saw more than 2,000 people attend throughout August as […]

10 years ago
Indoor Market plan ruffles traders as Preston City Council prepare to appoint architect

Candid view of a pie counter in Preston's Indoor Market Market traders have voiced their concerns as Preston City Council pushes ahead with its proposal to demolish the Indoor Market. Council leader Peter Rankin has written to all stallholders outlining […]

10 years ago
How Preston’s empty problem properties are being tackled

The former Windsor Castle pub was empty for years, but has now been turned into affordable flats The latest action plan to tackle empty homes in Preston has been unveiled. Figures show how since 2011 there have been 337 homes brought back into use in the city. […]

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