Council news 2024

08 November 2024: Due to a serious illness, Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, is unable to attend the city's Remembrance Sunday service and commemoration this year.

6 November 2024: This year's Remembrance Sunday Parade will take place on Sunday, 10 November at 10.30am

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.

5 November 2024: Preston City Council hosted a Real Living Wage celebration, to showcase becoming the first Real Living Wage city in Lancashire.

1 November 2024: Scheme officially handed over by Maple Grove Developments, development partner of Preston City Council

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.

31 October 2024: This new report highlights good practice in applying the principles of Community Wealth Building in innovative ways

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.

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.

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.