Preston Council
Revealed: Expert reports dispute the true cost of restoring Preston Bus Station
Estimates on how much it would cost to restore Preston’s iconic bus station could be “significantly lower” than previously thought. The argument for not restoring the building, estimated at a maximum cost of £23 million by consultants, and demolishing it to build a new one, has centred around the restoration costs. But alternative reports claim serious flaws in the Jacobs Engineering Group report, prepared for councillors [...]
16 hours ago by Ed Walker Share
Guild to be commemorated with benches in Avenham and Miller Park
A series of new benches will be appearing in Avenham and Miller Park as a celebration of the Guild. The Friends of Avenham and Miller Park groups have been given permission to position a bench with a commemorative plaque in the park. Father Timothy Lipscomb, chair of the group, said: “The parks were a fantastic backdrop to many Guild celebrations in 2012 and the friends [...]
14 days ago by Ed Walker Share
New recycling bins to be rolled out in Ashton, Broughton, Fulwood, Ingol and Ribbleton
A further 15,000 homes across Preston are due to get new recycling bins. The wheelie recycling bins will be delivered to properties in Ashton, Broughton, Fulwood, Ingol and Ribbleton. There’s a £2.5m investment going on from the city council to phase out the current recycling boxes. Councillors say the new wheelie bins will increase the amount recycled by residents. Councillor Robert Boswell, Cabinet Member for [...]
20 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Council plots masterplan to examine how thousands of new homes can be built in North West Preston
Consultants have been called in to help the city council figure out how the North West of Preston can grow. A “masterplan” will be produced for how the area around the M6/M55 taking in Broughton, Cottam, Woodplumpton and Bartle can support new homes. Preston City Council has expressed its desire to see up to 4,000 new homes built in the area. A planning war between [...]
32 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Councillor Veronica Afrin prepares to take up Mayor role
A new Mayor will be sworn in tomorrow at the Town Hall. Councillor Veronica Afrin will take on the role for the year ahead as Carl Crompton’s time as Guild Mayor comes to an end. Cllr Afrin has represented the St Matthews ward since 1990 and has been Deputy Mayor during the Guild Year. She said: “It’s a great honour to be chosen as the [...]
35 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Consultants Quarterbridge deliver their recommendations for future of Preston Market
A new report has outlined how the council wants to see the markets of Preston develop. Experts Quarterbridge have been called in to suggest a smaller market hall is needed, a new shoppers car park should be built and the covered market should continue. The city council wants to demolish the Market Hall and Car Park, built in the 1970s, because of the repair and [...]
39 days ago by Ed Walker Share