About the Council
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How the Council works
Information about the political leadership, who has control of the Council and details on the Cabinet and Scrutiny Committee.
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Council departments and Management Team
Information on the Council's departments and Management Team.
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Our social justice values
Information on the Council's and City's social justice values and how to get involved through the Social Forum and Living Wage.
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Gender Pay Gap report
The Council's third annual report on the differences in pay between female and male Council employees.
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Our fairness agenda
As a city we value people as individuals and everyone has a stake in our community.
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Fairtrade Preston
Preston City Council is proud to be a Fairtrade City.
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Town twinning
Preston's town twinning links.
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Emergencies
Information on who to contact in an emergency, including the Council's emergency contact details.
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Civil contingencies act
Information on emergency planning and what emergencies we respond to as a Category 1 responder.
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Local Code of Corporate Governance
The Code of Corporate Governance is a framework covering the systems, processes, the cultures and values by which we operates and are accountable for.
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Counter Fraud in Preston
Information on the common types of fraud and how to report a fraud case to us.
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Flooding
Who to contact for different types of flooding.