Council news 2024

12 September 2024: Visit Preston caught up with one of the newest presenters at Radio 2 in the Park.

11 September 2024: Encounter Festival, set to take place on 21-22 September is proud to announce its Community and Traditions Stage and Commissions Programme.

11 September 2024: An Innovation Ambassador has been appointed by Preston City Council in response to the recent "Nurturing Preston's Innovation Ecosystem" report published by Plexal.

11 September 2024: Radio 2 in the Park delivered a fantastic weekend of entertainment and live music for Preston and its visitors. Preston wanted a party and a party is what we got, not even the wet weather could dampen people's spirits!

10 September 2024: Last week Preston City Council launched its Join Us recycling campaign to raise awareness of the importance of recycling right.

10 September 2024: Visit Preston caught up with the iconic presenter at Radio 2 in the Park for a quick chat about music and her time in Preston.

05 September 2024: To raise awareness of world suicide prevention, come along to a special event at Preston's Bus Station between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 7 September, hosted by Preston Wellfest.

5 September 2024: Preston is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as it prepares to host BBC Radio 2 in the Park from Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September at the historic Moor Park.

3 September 2024: Representatives from Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council and the main contractor Eric Wright Civil Engineering, met on the banks of the River Ribble today to mark the next big milestone in the life of Preston's famous Tram Bridge.

03 September 2024: In the build-up to Radio 2 in the Park, the recently saved and much-loved Preston music venue, The Ferret, will be the backdrop for Jo Whiley's evening Radio 2 show.