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Christmas 2024 service information

Information on opening times of council services across the Christmas period.
Winter Wellbeing - Help and support this winter

As winter sets in, it brings its challenges, from rising living costs to social isolation. In collaboration with community organisations, the following pages highlight a range of services across the city designed to keep people safe, warm, and healthy during the colder months.

Christmas bin collections

Used and abandoned tree in rubbish bin waits for collection.

If your property is affected by the Christmas period, your bin will be stickered to notify you of any collection changes. 

Find your bin collection day

Round 6 of the Household Support Fund

Old age miniatures sitting on a pile of coins with a medical kit.

Applications for round 6 of the Household Support Fund are now available, with the objective of the scheme to help residents of Preston with rising energy costs.

Household Support Fund

Task Force Launched to address Preston's Empty Buildings

Preston Landscape

Following recent incidents at St Joseph's Orphanage and 131 Church Street, which caused much disruption within Preston and the wider community, the Council has set up a dedicated Task Force to address empty and derelict buildings and the growing concerns around safety.

Empty Buildings