Appeals for consensus, accusations of double standards and calls to preserve unique heritage are just some of the reactions from Preston and the surrounding areas politicians to the government’s proposals […]

Politicians representing some of the towns and villages being eyed up for an enlarged Preston say the places in question have no desire to become part of the city. It […]

A business units plan for a Longridge farm site has been rejected by Ribble Valley councillors, who heard they had gone from being offered ‘an Eiffel Tower to a Blackpool […]

A new plan for changes to parts of a housing development in Longridge has led to objections from 16 households including the potential loss of open space, footpath and road […]

A plan for business units on a Longridge farm site in the Ribble Valley has been described as over-development, not needed, visually unattractive and being ‘fanciful’ in claiming similarities with a previous […]

Six holiday cottages could be built on farmland between Ribchester and Longridge, if approved. Proposals have been lodged with Ribble Valley Council for the development at Tan Yard Farm, Ribchester […]

Leaders across Preston, Chorley, Wyre, South Ribble and Ribble Valley have given their reaction to the government giving Lancashire’s Devolution deal agreement to move ahead. Previously stalled following the general […]

A district council will stage a local referendum if a new devolution deal threatens its future. Ribble Valley Borough Council has resolved to ask residents for their opinion if plans […]