Preston Council
Preston City Deal: Government gives green light to huge funding pot for city
Preston looks poised to benefit from a big economic boost as the government gave the green light to its City Deal plan. The bid for the City Deal could lead to the creation of 23,000 new jobs, 15,000 new homes and £1 billion in economic growth in the next 10 years. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced the city and 19 others will be competing [...]
94 days ago by Ed Walker Share
New recycling wheelie bins for Fulwood to be rolled out
New recycling bins are being distributed in Fulwood as the council looks to bring in wheelie bins. The old recycling boxes will be replaced from Thursday 14 February. All old and unwanted recycling boxes should be placed out for collection with refuse bins on Wednesday 6 March. A statement from Preston City Council said: “Homes that are to receive the new bins will be notified [...]
96 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Conservation Area status for Moor Park set to be approved
Plans to make Moor Park and its surrounding streets into a protected area will be heard by councillors this week. A Conservation Area could run around the park taking in parts of Deepdale, St George’s and Plungington to preserve a “particularly noteworthy example of late 19th century workers housing built to a grid street design.” Papers presented to Preston City Council’s cabinet detail how local [...]
97 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Preston Council budget proposals for 2013-14: 2% council tax rise on the way
Preston Council is considering its funding options for the 2013-14 tax year. A recommendation is that front line public services will be protected in the budget. Savings of £996,000 will be needed and it is proposed these will be found by streamlining and restructuring back office services and deleting vacant posts. Central government cuts that have seen funding slashed by a third have made it [...]
107 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Pedestrianisation of Fishergate takes another step forward
A decision on whether to pedestrianise one of the city’s major roads will be taken next month. The city council has applied for permission to change Fishergate to one lane solely for buses and block off side streets to traffic. Investment in the scheme, known as Fishergate Central, is expected to run to millions of pounds. Documents published by the city council outline the plan [...]
116 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Preston Sports Awards 2013
Preston Sports Forum in conjunction with Preston City Council will be presenting the 8th Annual Preston Sports Awards. The 2013 awards will take place on 8 March at the Guild Hall in Preston. A great chance to honour unsung heroes and local sporting champions in the city. There will be 17 awards to recognise excellence across all areas of sport and celebrate Preston’s successful year [...]
128 days ago by Tony Worrall Share