James Illingworth
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Bin collection changes on the way in Preston
Stricter guidelines on missed bins are set to be approved by the council next week as part of a raft of waste collection changes. → Read More
'Business as usual' at Preston's Solita restaurant
A popular city burger bar will maintain its presence in Preston despite its current location going on the market, bosses have said. → Read More
'Peter always put the people of Preston first'
Tributes have been paid to the former leader of Preston City Council, Peter Rankin, who died on Sunday. → Read More
Former council leader Peter Rankin dies after cancer battle
Peter Rankin, the former leader of Preston City Council, died on Sunday, the town hall has said. → Read More
'Brexit is not about pulling up the drawbridge', minister says
Lancashire’s business community should rest assured its interests are at the heart of Brexit negotiations, a minister has said. → Read More
PROJECT UPDATE: St George’s shopping centre makeover
Makeover plans for shopping centre set to receive green light. → Read More
'We must learn lessons from rough sleeper death'
Vital lessons must be learned from homeless deaths, a Preston charity boss has said amid concerns about missed opportunities. → Read More
Park status to mark Preston's help for war effort
The contribution made by Preston’s parks to the nation’s war effort could be given special recognition as part of 100 year anniversary commemorations. → Read More
Preston's mayor reflects on 'wonderful year'
Preston’s mayoral chains will be handed over to a new first citizen this week, meaning it is a time of reflection for the current incumbent. → Read More
Lancashire's bid for £5m rural broadband lifeline
Lancashire’s rural communities isolated from superfast broadband could be handed a £5m lifeline. → Read More
Former Preston Council leader to be given rare honour
Former leader of Preston Council, Peter Rankin, is to be handed a ceremonial title for his record of service to the city. → Read More
Preston council under siege from cyber attacks
Preston’s city council is thwarting dozens of attempts to breach its cyber-security every single day, lead officers have said. → Read More
Disputed grave proposals for Preston voted through
Leaseholders for plots at Preston Cemetery are to receive letters informing them that regulations for grave memorials are to be enforced. → Read More
Preston 2018 local elections guide
Preston will go to the polls next week for the final set of Preston City Council elections before a major shake-up. → Read More
Preston's 'vital' Streetlink service gets cash boost
An “essential” outreach scheme to help Preston sex workers leave a life on the streets will receive cash from the city council. → Read More
Changes tabled for Preston car park plan
Controversial council plans for a city centre car park have been tweaked and will return before Preston’s planning committee next week. → Read More
Preston student halls bid to open to private tenants
The owner of two Preston student blocks is planning to open up to private tenants following two similar successful bids in recent months for rival firms. → Read More
New top officer for Preston City Council
Preston councillors will be asked to confirm the appointment of a new chief executive of the local authority next week. → Read More
Plan to tackle Preston's empty homes
A £400k scheme aimed at tackling Preston’s empty homes problem could receive approval from council bosses next week. → Read More
Preston Youth Zone opening delayed and rising costs revealed
The opening date for Preston’s multi-million pound Youth Zone has been pushed back to late 2019 - and that is reliant on County Hall finding an operator. → Read More