
The fifth edition of the Central Lancashire Business Directory 2008/09 has been compiled by Preston, South Ribble and Chorley Councils. It is available on CD-ROM and contains details of 3,300 industrial and commercial companies located within Central Lancashire.
New on-line business directory service
An updated 'live' version of Preston company details in the Central Lancashire Business Directory is now available. Preston companies are defined as those who pay their business rates to the City Council and not to any neighbouring authorities, such as South Ribble or Chorley.
On-line Business Directory

If your company details are already in the directory it's vital that you check that these are up-to-date by using the following link Edit Your Current Business Entry.
If you cannot find your business in the 2,000 industrial and commercial companies listed for Preston, please complete the on-line Registration Form to ensure we include your details.
We would like to extend the directory to include retail businesses in Preston, so if your company is within this sector please register your details using this form. Please note again that this service isn't available to companies in South Ribble and Chorley, or those who pay their business rates to any other neighbouring councils.
The Directory can help your business save time and money by:
- Providing you with an easy to use reference for local suppliers of goods and services
- Making your market research work easier to complete
- Giving your new or existing small business the opportunity to trade with larger local companies by providing you with up-to-date contact details
- Providing you with economic intelligence on the area to save you time on research
- Helping you assess prospective customers and suppliers if you are considering investing in Central Lancashire

The Directory has been published regularly since 1991 to promote inter-trading and to provide a comprehensive overview of local businesses, products and services for that vital business - to - business contact.
Directory prices
• Enhanced CD-ROM with full search facilities; list manipulation & bookmark features; compile & print report options; mail/email merge and address label printing.
£70.00 + VAT
• Read Only CD-ROM with full search facilities; list manipulation & bookmark options.
£25.00 + VAT
Free registration
Is your company located in Preston? If so, you can register your business on-line for FREE using the following link:
Registration Form
If you have any queries please contact:
Keith Launchbury on 01772 903415 or k.launchbury@preston.gov.uk
Ordering a directory
You can now order and pay on-line by debit or credit card by using the link below.
Alternatively you can send a cheque, made payable to 'Preston City Council', to the address below:
Business Directory Services
Regeneration Division
Chief Executive's Department
Town Hall
Lancaster Road
Preston
PR1 2RL