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Preston Guild Hall could partially reopen but long-term future far from clear

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s Guild Hall could be partially reopened this year, it has emerged. The immediate future of the venue has been uncertain since it was confirmed back in January that the […]

3 weeks ago
Lancashire police respond to councillor claiming licensing recommendations for pubs are overzealous

Lancashire police have responded to a Preston City Council councillor’s comments claiming that licensing recommendations for pubs are “overzealous”. The police have said they “have a duty to act” when […]

5 months ago
Preston Docks workshop units have space become available

The Riversway units currently have units to let Pic: Preston City Council Councillor Martyn Rawlinson said the workshops are an affordable business premises and it's rare they are available.

6 months ago
Household Support Fund: Prestonians urged to apply for share of £753,000

The city council has to distribute the money by next spring Pic: Tony Worrall Preston residents who are struggling with their bills are being reminded that they can still apply for help with the cost of living. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Up to £500 available for Preston residents self-isolating on low incomes

Town Hall glinting in the sunshine Pic: Tony Worrall People self-isolating in Preston due to coronavirus could receive financial support of £500 to compensate for lost income. Anyone who tests positive for the virus, or who is identified as […]

3 years ago
Preston council tax bills to rise and the latest on council financial position

Inside the council chamber at Preston Town Hall Council tax bills for Preston homeowners look set to rise from April. Preston City Council is raising its share of the council tax bill by 2.99 per cent. This will […]

5 years ago
Mini-supermarket plans for former Perry’s site due for refusal

The former Perry's site in Blackpool Road The former Perry’s site in Blackpool Road Owners of one retail park have objected to a smaller retail park being created near Deepdale retail park. Proposals for the former Perry’s […]

7 years ago
Opinion: Austerity all over bar the uncertainty?

Is there a brighter financial sky over the Town Hall now? Pic: Tony Worrall Is there a brighter financial sky over the Town Hall now? Pic: Tony Worrall On the 8th of June at 10pm when the polls closed and the exit poll predicted […]

7 years ago
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