Council news 2024
For news relating to the current year see council news 2025.
Hundreds set to benefit from new Healthy Weight service
6 November 2024: Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET), the charitable arm of Preston North End Football Club, have secured a new £100,000 contract in partnership with Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council to deliver a Healthy Weight Service.
Preston hosts launch to celebrate becoming a Real Living Wage city
5 November 2024: Preston City Council hosted a Real Living Wage celebration, to showcase becoming the first Real Living Wage city in Lancashire.
Sanderson Weatherall appointed to manage Preston's £45m+ Animate leisure complex
1 November 2024: Scheme officially handed over by Maple Grove Developments, development partner of Preston City Council
Radio 2 in the Park Boosts Preston Economy by £5.3 Million
31 October 2024: In September, Preston's Moor Park was the vibrant setting for BBC Radio 2 in the Park, as global superstars like the Pet Shop Boys, Sting, and Sugababes drew thousands of music fans from across the country.
Preston City Council commended in a recent report for its dedication to Community Wealth Building
31 October 2024: This new report highlights good practice in applying the principles of Community Wealth Building in innovative ways
New Public Spaces Protection Order to be introduced in Preston City Centre
30 October 2024: Starting in December, Preston City Council will introduce a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in partnership with Preston Police to address crime and anti-social behaviour in key areas of the city centre.
Consultation: East-West Cycle Link Scheme on Queen Street and Avenham Lane
30 October 2024: Preston City Council has launched a consultation on the proposed improvement scheme on Queen Street/Avenham Lane, which forms part of the 'Active Preston' project.
Preston City Council encourages eligible residents to apply for Round 6 of the Household Support Fund
28 October 2024: Round 6 of the Household Support Fund is now open for applications from all residents of Preston to apply for help and assistance with rising energy costs.
Preston's Activation of Active Travel Project
24 October 2024: Preston City Council are seeking proposals from potential partners to deliver high-quality active travel programmes in Preston.
Carols in the Chamber 2024
24 October 2024: On Wednesday 4 December, the Council's Chamber will come alive with the sound of Christmas as the Mayor of Preston hosts the annual 'Carols in the Chamber'.
Award Win for Preston City Council Building Control Team
22 October 2024: Preston City Council's Building Control Team have been named a regional winner in the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2024.
Employers invited to participate in careers fair supporting Changing Futures Navigators
3 October 2024: On Friday 15 November, 11am - 3pm, Preston Town Hall will host a Careers Fair designed to support Navigators from the Changing Futures programme.
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