In March 2021, Preston was awarded £20.9m from the government’s Towns Fund to support the regeneration of the Harris Quarter. The programme includes redevelopment of the area surrounding the Harris, Preston Markets, the Guild Hall and […]
2 years ago Second Paint Preston mural unveiled at back of city centre pubThe second Preston Paint mural paying homage to the city has been unveiled at the back of the Black A Moor Head pub in Old Vicarage Street. The city centre […]
2 years ago Harris Museum sees £450k investment from national grant-makersTwo national foundations have invested £450,000 into The Harris to help fund an ongoing refurb project. Provided by The Weston Foundation and the Wolfson Foundation, two grants will build on […]
2 years ago Closure date for Preston’s Harris Museum confirmed ahead of major revampPreston’s Harris Museum and Art Gallery will temporarily close for preservation works next month. The closure, which begins at 5pm on Saturday 2 October, is needed so that organisers can […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston events rearranged as £500,000 Mobile Event Tent falls behind scheduleThe development of the Mobile Event Tent (MET) is behind schedule due to ‘a series of setbacks’. The pop up venue – which is using £500,000 of government funding secured […]
3 years ago Leyland receives up to £25 million for town centre improvementLeyland is set to receive up to £25 million in funding from the Government. The award follows a funding bid submission in October 2020 by Leyland Town Board to the […]
3 years ago New Preston Youth Zone to be built on land opposite Preston Bus StationThe new Youth Zone has now been planned to be built opposite Preston Bus Station on Lord Street. The Youth Zone has been in the running for a while and […]
3 years ago £20.9m Towns Fund boost for Preston city centre projects including a Youth ZonePreston has been awarded £20.9m from the government’s Towns Fund for a series of city centre regeneration projects, including a previously-scrapped Youth Zone. The funding, announced as part of the Chancellor’s […]
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