Preston City Council Newshttp://www.preston.gov.uk/news/Latest News from Preston City Councilen-gbWeb-Labs SCM RSS Feed 2.060Sandown Court set for green makeoverA major energy efficiency project at Sandown Court, Avenham, is now under way. Energy company, SSE has linked with Preston City Council to give 245 properties, over two tower blocks, a major facelift. This will make the buildings some of the greenest and most energy efficient in Preston.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/may/sandown-court-set-green-makeover/Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:23 GMTBag yourself a Big HeapPreston City Council is hosting its ‘Big Heap’ event on Wednesday 9 May as part of Compost Awareness Week. The event gives away heaps of compost free to local residents.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/may/bag-yourself-big-heap/Tue, 01 May 2012 16:03:22 GMTPreston showcases its development opportunitiesPreston is showcasing what it has to offer as the city launches its new city centre investment prospectus to prospective investors and developers.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/preston-showcases-its-development-opportunities/Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:21:20 GMTHow to have your say on 3rd MayBefore the election on Thursday 3rd May, Preston City Council is reminding voters in Preston of some simple steps to make sure they can have their say in the local elections.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/say-3rd-may/Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:25:29 GMTFulwood Leisure Centre plays host to world's biggest fundraising swimSwimmers in Preston will make a splash for charity on Sunday 29th April as they complete the Swimathon Weekend 2012 at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Swimmers will be helping to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care through Swimathon’s established 2.5k, 5k and Team 5k Distance Challenges and for Sport Relief through the new ‘Big Splash Mile’. Fulwood Leisure Centre is one of more than 645 pools nationwide hosting Swimathon Weekend 2012 sessions.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/fulwood-leisure-centre-plays-host-world-s-biggest-fundraising-swim/Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:59:21 GMTGet on your bike - everyone's invited!Sky Ride is coming to Preston! Dust off your bike and get peddling to register for this year’s Sky Ride in Preston on Sunday 17th June.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/bike-everyone-s-invited/Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTPreston City Council successfully prosecute for flytipping offenceOn Friday 30th March 2012, Gary Heary of Waterloo Road, Preston appeared at Preston Crown Court for an offence of fly tipping which occurred on 11th October 2011.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/preston-city-council-successfully-prosecute-flytipping-offence/Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:22:41 GMTPreston ladies to breeze through the Spring!With an exciting year ahead and lots of people getting active, we want to invite as many women as we can in Preston to enjoy the benefits of bike riding. The Breeze network of women-only rides is all about remembering how fun it is to ride a bike with friends.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/preston-ladies-breeze-through-spring/Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:59:53 GMTEaster Bank Holiday arrangementsEaster arrangements for Preston City Council buildings and services.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/easter-bank-holiday-arrangements/Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTSir Tom Finney’s 90th Birthday CelebrationsThursday 5th April will mark the 90th birthday of local football legend Sir Tom Finney. To celebrate the latest milestone of this footballing legend this Saturdays League One encounter at Deepdale, between Preston North End and MK Dons, will turn into a day of special celebration's for the former club legend.http://www.preston.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/sir-tom-finney-s-90th-birthday-celebration-s/Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT