Council news 2025

13 March 2025: As part of Preston's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan, the City Council approved projects to enhance local green spaces, community gardens, watercourses and embankments with £200,000 of improvements, specifically aimed at Preston's parks and open spaces.

13 March 2025: The Council Tax Support scheme in Preston is changing on 1 April 2025 to help more working age people pay their council tax bills, depending on their circumstances.

13 March 2025: Teams from local businesses and charities across Preston will come together at the UCLan Sports Arena to compete in the third Preston City Games 2025

13 March 2025: A brighter future for young people in Preston is on the horizon as councillors at the Town Hall have approved the Preston Youth Strategy 2025-2035, setting out a vision to improve opportunities, support and services for those aged 8-25 across the city.

10 March 2025: This year's theme is Together We Thrive celebrating the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth.

07 March 2025: On Monday 3 March, the Town Hall opened its doors to host a networking event for International Women's Day.

07 March 2025: Additional funding from Sport England has been accepted by Preston City Council Cabinet Members (Wednesday 5 March) to support a capital investment to improve energy efficiency at Fulwood Leisure Centre.

07 March 2025: Every March we celebrate Empty Homes Week, the theme for 2025 is 'People and Planet', showing how local authorities work tirelessly to bring empty homes back into use and help local people live healthier better lives.

07 March 2025: Preston City Council has successfully commissioned the Activation of Active Travel Programme to four local providers who will support residents to become happier and healthier as they get more active through cycling, wheeling and walking.

6 March 2025: The Harris receives £25,000 towards Alexander Frieze Conservation from Pilgrim Trust, Henry Moore Foundation and Friends of The Harris.