Council news 2024

24 June 2024: Preston City Council has given the green light for the refurbishment of the nine iconic red phone boxes on Market Street.

14 June 2024: The Windrush Festival returns to Avenham Park in Preston on Sunday, 23 June 2024

3 June 2024: As announced by Zoe Ball on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Sting will front his new power rock trio to headline the BBC's festivities in Preston on Saturday night and Pet Shop Boys will headline Sunday night.

28 May 2024: Encounter Festival, the annual arts and cultural event in Preston, is proud to unveil its new brand identity for the upcoming 2024 festival.

24 May 2024: At the University of Central Lancashire's Media Factory, 20 residents of Preston, all members of the People's Climate Jury, unveiled their recommendations for addressing climate change to a group of invited guests.

23 May 2024: If you've been considering trading outside of the UK but don't know where to start, then training and support via UK Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, could help you get started.

23 May 2024: The Harris is thrilled to announce the selected artist for its highly anticipated commission in partnership with the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund.

21 May 2024: The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Philip Crowe as its 696th Mayor for 2024/2025, a position that dates back to 1327.

20 May 2024: Last week concludes the tenure of our 695th Mayor of Preston City. During the 12-month period, the outgoing Mayor, attended 527 events across the city, and welcomed 253 people from across the world, to his Parlour.

16 May 2024: The next chapter unfolds for the much-loved Tram Bridge, with some preparatory work starting on site and Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council marking this occasion with the opening of a new public exhibition about the bridge.