Brockholes wetland to open at Easter
Preston's new Brockholes wetland and woodland nature reserve and floating visitor centre is set to open on Sunday 24 April. [includes gallery]
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New trees to ‘live longer’ in Preston park
Disease resistant Elm trees are being planted on Riverside Walk in Preston's Miller Park to replace an avenue of trees which became diseased in 2010.
BREEAM approval for Brockholes wetlands
Preston's new Brockholes wetland and woodland nature reserve and floating visitor centre, which opens in spring, has been awarded BREEAM ‘outstanding' status for its environmental quality.
UCLan to help develop small wind turbine market
The University of Central Lancashire has been awarded nearly £1.1m from the European Regional Development Fund to establish a project that will increase the uptake of small wind turbine technologies by SMEs.
Brabners appoints new head of environmental
Law firm Brabners Chaffe Street has recruited Claire Gregory from Hammonds as head of its environment and regulatory team.
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A special week of dedicated news and features on Place North West in May will examine work in the region relating to the low carbon agenda.
UU to spend £114m on Preston flood prevention
United Utilities has picked KMI, a joint venture between Kier, J Murphy and Interserve Project Services, for a storm water improvements contract.
Shortlist named for Lancashire tourist attraction contest
RIBA has announced the shortlist to design a new visitor attraction at the Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve in Preston, Lancashire.
Taylor Wimpey submits revised plans for Whittingham Hospital
The developer appointed to bring 147 acres of derelict grounds and buildings near Preston back into use has added more social housing to its plans.
