Council news 2023
For news relating to the current year see council news 2024.
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The Harris appoints new fit-out and showcase contractors for Harris Your Place
9 February 2023: BECK and Click Netherfield have been newly appointed and confirmed as the fit-out and showcase contractors for the Harris Your Place capital project.
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Harris - call for critical friend and project advisory group members
2 February 2023: Following the Harris' Community Empowerment Guidelines, two new opportunities have emerged to apply to become a part of a Critical Friend and Programme Advisory Group.
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Preston Towns Fund Board Appoints Limitless Public Relations
26 January 2023: Limitless Public Relations, the Preston and Blackburn-based firm, has secured a three-year contract with Preston City Council following a competitive tender process.
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Harris hoarding installed as renovation work continues
23 January 2023: As the Harris Your Place construction works progress, a new and vibrant design has been fitted across the construction site hoarding surrounding the Harris.
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Preston and Lancashire Arts Sector survey
19 January 2023: Preston City Council is working with Arts Lancashire to develop a package of support for Preston-based artists and producers.
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£20 million Levelling up cash boost for Preston
19 January 2023: Preston City Council's Levelling Up bid has been successful with an award of £20m by government.
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Main construction work starts on Animate
10 January 2023: key partners behind the £45m million pound leisure and entertainment complex in Preston city centre, met on site today to mark the start of the main construction phase.