Council news 2020

With Wales' men's team based in Preston for Rugby League World Cup 2021, an exciting partnership with Preston City Council and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been formed to make sure the tournament leaves a lasting legacy in the city.

As the Government further eases lockdown restrictions from Saturday 4 July, play areas across Preston parks will start to re-open.

Preston City Council's Cabinet has approved the adoption of the Stoneygate Regeneration Framework, which aims to rejuvenate this part of the city.

Residents and small businesses will soon be able to benefit from a 'community bank' as plans take another step forward.

Preston Partnership is going virtual until at least April 2021 in order to continue its dialogue with businesses and organisations from the public, private and third sector about the future, strengths and opportunities of the city.

Priest Town Brewing has expanded to a larger stall in the Box Market at Preston Markets.

The Harris and Preston Markets will be lit purple from late Monday 1 June until Wednesday 3 June in solidarity with those protesting racism and injustice worldwide.

Preston City Council have commissioned a new banner on The Harris balcony, thanking all Key Workers, NHS and volunteers during COVID19.

Councillor Ian Donnell has stood down as a Councillor for Preston Rural East to embark on a new career as a doctor after completion of his medical training at Royal Preston Hospital.

Following last year's announcement of National Lottery development funding, we're now delighted to introduce the partner team for the ambitious Re-Imagining the Harris project.

The current Mayor of Preston, Councillor David Borrow, will be one of only three mayors in the past 100 years to serve the role in Preston for over a year.