Council news 2023
For news relating to the current year see council news 2024.
Bidding Round Goes Live for Preston's UK Shared Prosperity Fund Projects
2 June 2023: Preston City Council has launched a competitive commissioning round to identify partners to deliver key elements of Preston's investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
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Looking for business premises? We could have just what you need
31 May 2023: If you have a small business and are looking for premises, the council's property portfolio might have just what you're looking for.
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Preston Supports Climate Change and Community Wealth Building Through New Funding
25 May 2023: Preston's programme for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund has been approved by the city council which will benefit the city's communities, businesses and residents by building pride in Preston and increasing life chances.
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Preston Welcomes New Mayor
18 May 2023: The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Yakub Patel as its 695th Mayor for 2023/24, a position that dates back to 1327.
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South Korean visitors learn about ' The Preston Model'
15 May 2023: A special delegation from South Korea visited Preston recently to meet Cllr Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, to learn about 'The Preston Model' and the city's ground-breaking work on Community Wealth Building.
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Preston's historic songs on display at Preston Markets
26 April 2023?: A historic collection of Preston's Victorian street songs are set to be displayed and performed at Preston Market Hall.
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Next stage of construction work starts on Preston's £45m+ Animate leisure complex
12 April 2023: Piling work has started on Preston's Animate leisure complex. The £45 million+ scheme is one of six major projects planned under Preston's Harris Quarter Towns Fund Investment Programme.
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International Market Heads to Preston
03 April 2023: Market Place (Europe) Ltd have teamed up with Preston Markets to bring fine food, drinks and crafts from across the world from Thursday 13 until Saturday 15 April on Preston's Flag Market.
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Lancashire Local Authorities land £41m for Home Upgrade Grants
30 March 2023: Cosy Homes in Lancashire - an initiative which represents 14 of the county's Local Authorities - has secured a £41m funding pot to help residents make their homes more energy efficient.
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Preston Youth Zone awarded Youth Investment Fund grant
28 March 2023: Preston Youth Zone has been awarded a £6.2 million Youth Investment Fund grant to build the new state-of-the-art youth centre.
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NHS Vacancies filled through Community Wealth Building
27 March 2023: A jobs fair held at a Preston community centre has gone on to fill more than 30 local positions* within the NHS. And the success of working in partnership with the community shows no signs of stopping.
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Preston Tennis Courts refurbishment ahead of summer
23 March 2023: Tennis facilities at Moor Park, Haslam Park and Ashton Park will close for upgrades and redevelopment ahead of summer 2023.