Council news 2025

19 May 2025: Preston is set to come alive with colour, music and culture this May as the Preston Caribbean Carnival marks its incredible 51st anniversary. Over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, thousands are expected to join the celebrations which promise to be bigger, brighter and even more vibrant than ever before.

16 May 2025: This week, as part of 'Love Your Local Market' fortnight, Preston Markets is proud to announce the 150th anniversary of its iconic Victorian canopy.

14 May 2025: Councillor Philip Crowe, the 696th Mayor of Preston, steps down from his role, making way for Councillor Sue Whittam, who will proudly take on the title of Madam Mayor.

9 May 2025: A free event that anyone can join in on with information, refreshments, crafts and other activities available.

06 May 2025: Preston's flagship cultural celebration, Encounter Festival, is set to return on Saturday, 20 September 2025 following confirmation of significant funding of £90,000 from Arts Council England (ACE).

6 May 2025: Preston City Council will proudly mark both VE Day and VJ Day in 2025 with a series of commemorative events in the city centre, following requests from local veterans and community members.

2 May 2025: Grade II listed former magistrates court to become high-quality flexible workspace

30 April 2025: Work has officially commenced on the Serpentine Lake at Moor Park, marking the start of an important project.

23 April 2025: Statement from Mayor of Preston on sad passing of Ian Hall.

23 April 2025: To celebrate Earth Day 2025, Preston City Council partnered with Every Can Counts and local artist Shawn Sharpe to create a thought-provoking mural made from 700 recycled drink cans.