Central Lancs inches towards Local Plan
Preston, South Ribble and Chorley's councils are closer to adopting a combined Local Plan, as officers progress towards a preferred options consultation this summer.
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Place North West launches 2020 Media Pack
This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.
Garstang homes approved despite MP opposition
Opposition from a local MP has failed to stop Preston Council giving developer Wainhomes the go-ahead to build almost 280 houses across two sites at Garstang Lane.
Preston wins Transforming Cities cash
The Preston city region is to receive £50,000 to develop a business case for transport improvements as it seeks to secure a share of £2.5bn Government funding.
Outgoing Preston chief executive praises city ‘dynamism’
Today is Preston City Council chief executive Lorraine Norris’s final day before she retires after nine years in the post, handing over to interim Adrian Phillips. Place North West talks to Norris about her legacy, Preston’s progress, and Lancashire’s chance for devolution.
Preston appoints Brown as leader
In the latest change at the top of Preston City Council, Matthew Brown has been appointed as leader of the council in place of Peter Rankin, who has retired from his role.
EU: Leave vote sweeps North West
More than three quarters of the North West’s local authority areas declared in favour of leaving the European Union.
AS2015: Apprenticeship levy set at 0.5%
Three million apprenticeships will be funded by 2020 through the levy on all businesses with more than £3m payroll costs, prompting mixed responses from industry.
