Council news 2024

15 January 2024: The proposed Youth Zone project, in the heart of Preston's Harris Quarter, has progressed with the Appropriation of Rights for the land needed to allow for the development of the site.

12 January 2024: In November 2023, the Government announced it would be willing to enter into a devolution deal with Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council to create a new Combined County Authority. They are now urging people to have their say through a County-wide consultation.  

8 January 2024: More than 6,000 randomly selected households across the borough have received letters inviting them to be part of the Preston People's Climate jury and time is running out to register. The deadline to return applications is next Monday 15 January.

8 January 2024: Lancashire School of Boxing will unveil its brand-new boxing ring and gym at Aqueduct Street Mill on Tuesday 9 January, thanks in part to financial support from Preston City Council. The club has been awarded £8,000 from the UK Government through the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation, to enable it to install a top-notch rubber gym floor and essential infrastructure to support the boxing equipment.

7 July 2023: National youth charity, OnSide has received planning approval for a new Youth Zone in Preston. The state-of-the-art youth centre will provide young people with opportunities to engage in activities and access support from skilled youth workers, helping them to develop their skills and reach their full potential.