Council news 2025

20 March 2025: Preston City Council Members have chosen the city of Hebron in Palestine to explore the possibilities of an informal friendship agreement between the two cities.

19 March 2025: A new chapter begins for the Alexander Frieze at The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library

14 March 2025: Engaging with home-based female cooks from minority communities to provide safety qualifications to incorporate into a business

13 March 2025: As part of Preston's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan, the City Council approved projects to enhance local green spaces, community gardens, watercourses and embankments with £200,000 of improvements, specifically aimed at Preston's parks and open spaces.

13 March 2025: The Council Tax Support scheme in Preston is changing on 1 April 2025 to help more working age people pay their council tax bills, depending on their circumstances.

13 March 2025: Teams from local businesses and charities across Preston will come together at the UCLan Sports Arena to compete in the third Preston City Games 2025

13 March 2025: A brighter future for young people in Preston is on the horizon as councillors at the Town Hall have approved the Preston Youth Strategy 2025-2035, setting out a vision to improve opportunities, support and services for those aged 8-25 across the city.

10 March 2025: This year's theme is Together We Thrive celebrating the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth.

07 March 2025: On Monday 3 March, the Town Hall opened its doors to host a networking event for International Women's Day.

07 March 2025: Additional funding from Sport England has been accepted by Preston City Council Cabinet Members (Wednesday 5 March) to support a capital investment to improve energy efficiency at Fulwood Leisure Centre.