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Alleygating plans on the agenda for Counties area of Deepdale

31st, January 2012 by

Gates are set to come down on troubled back alleys in Deepdale, as the council applies for permission to gate them. Preston City Council have asked to gate the Counties area of Deepdale, and if successful will see 29 alleygates installed on lanes which run in the area between Argyll Road and St Pauls Road. View a map showing where the alleygates could go View [...]

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St Ignatius Square set for tree replanting

19th, January 2012 by

One of Preston’s protected areas is set to see trees felled to make it safer for pedestrians. St Ignatius Square in the St Georges ward will be revamped after concerns about the pavements becoming unsafe due to wayward tree roots. 19 trees are due to be felled and 16 new trees planted to ensure the square maintains its character, which has been protected since 1982 [...]

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Met Office issue severe weather warning for North West

5th, January 2012 by

The Met Office have issued a severe weather warning based on high winds for the North West. Strong gusts up to 93 miles an hour were recorded across the region late on Wednesday evening and the public are being advised to take extra care after yesterday saw incidents of property damage caused by high gusts of wind. West or northwesterly winds are likely to continue [...]

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Preston councillors blast government over solar panel pricing review

4th, January 2012 by

Two Preston councillors have accused the government of “strangling the solar industry at birth” by making cuts to the price of energy sold from solar panels. A motion tabled at a full council meeting last month by Moor Park’s Labour councillor David Borrow and Larches Labour councillor Sam Gardiner was approved and a letter sent from the council to Whitehall. The letter, sent to Energy [...]

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Free Christmas tree recycling service on offer at Ashton Park

28th, December 2011 by

It’s time to start thinking about taking down the Christmas decorations and throwing out the tree. Preston City Council are offering a free service to recycle your Christmas tree. They will plant it in Ashton Park if it is still alive or it will be chipped and mulched for the trees in the plant. The recycling event takes place on Sunday 8th January from 10am [...]

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Get involved in Preston’s nature this winter

20th, November 2011 by

Those who have green fingers can get involved in a host of activities in Preston’s parks this winter. Preston park rangers will be teaching volunteers how to coppice, plant trees and look after hedgerows. Traditional coppicing and hurdle making from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday 29th November at Fishwick Nature Reserve. Managing and learning about hedgerows takes place at Fishwick Nature Reserve on Thursday 1st [...]

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Ribbleton nature reserve to be protected from nuisance motorbikes

6th, November 2011 by

Changes to stop motorbikes blighting a nature reserve in the East of the city will be heard by councillors next month. A planning application has been submitted by Preston city council to install barriers blocking motorcycles tearing through the wildlife area. The Pope Lane Nature Reserve in Ribbleton has suffered problems with motorcycle nuisance and now special restrictor barriers will be placed at the gateway [...]

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Proposals for new Preston homes go on public display

1st, November 2011 by

Plans for how Preston and the surrounding area are to cope with a growing demand for new homes will go on display today. The Central Lancashire Core Strategy shows how Preston, South Ribble and Chorley will have to build 22,000 homes by 2026 to meet its exploding population. The previous strategy was dismissed in December 2010 by planning inspector Richard Hollox who felt it was [...]

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Ribbleton Gardening Club scoops Britain in Bloom Award

31st, October 2011 by

A gardening club in Preston is celebrating after winning a national Britain in Bloom Award. The Ribbleton Library Gardening Club scooped the best small neighbourhood trophy after the judges praised the flowers, vegetables and trees in the stunning community garden. David Jackson, from the Ribbleton Library Gardening Club, said: “I’ve been a regular visitor to the library and I said there’s funding for library refurbishment [...]

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Funding on offer for green-fingered residents and groups

23rd, October 2011 by

Community groups who help improve the environment could be in with a chance of winning some funding. Preston council is calling on green-fingered organisations and individuals to apply for money to improve their local area. Projects such as wildlife courses, tree planting and community orchards could receive up to £500 each. The Green Partnership Awards aim to encourage even more people to connect with nature. [...]

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