Council news 2025

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Holiday Activity and Food Programme agreed in Preston for 2025/2026
12 February 2025: Following the Full Council meeting on 30 January, Preston City Council agreed to accept funding of up to £600,000 to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) in Preston.

New Season of Drama at The Guild Lounge
12 February 2025: The Guild Lounge continues its tradition of hosting high-quality theatrical productions

NW Mutual chooses Preston for retail and business customer banking
11 February 2025: NW Mutual Ltd has revealed Preston as one of its locations for approximately 60 proposed branches spanning the region

Glow up for old railway line in Preston thanks to community groups
07 February 2025: Network Rail is working with community groups to clean up an area in Preston that has been blighted by fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

Central Government approves request from Preston City Council to reallocate funds across remaining projects
6 February 2025: Approval to revise the Active Preston Levelling Up Fund regeneration programme originally approved in 2023

Harris Your Place Project Enters Final Fit-Out Phase with Building Handover from Conlon Construction
6 February 2025: The final phase of Harris Your Place, a £16 million initiative aimed at restoring and reimagining The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library has begun

Preston City Council re-sign The Armed Forces Covenant
Wednesday 5 February: Reinforcing the Council's commitment to supporting Armed Forces serving members and veterans.

Preston Market Trader reaches a bag'nificent milestone
31 January 2025: Preston Markets is proud to celebrate one of its longest serving traders, Sheridan's Bags and Bags, which marks 60 years of trading this year.

'Greener Homes in Lancashire' service launches today
22 January 2025: Advising households and landlords on how to take advantage of new technology and funding opportunities

Ideas for Integrated Public Transport System
21 January 2025: The Department of Transport has launched a call for ideas for a national integrated transport strategy and is inviting responses from the public.