Preston’s Animate sparked into life by funding deal 

The bid team seeking to make Lancashire the UK City of Culture 2025 has submitted its expression of interest, despite the county council withdrawing £22m of support.

Take part in the fourth Vertical Salary Review of North West property and construction professionals to receive early access to the findings and be entered into a draw to win a pass to a year of events, including the sold-out Place Party.

From 24 June, Place North West will be bringing property people back together again at conferences, social gatherings and debates.

Vertical Recruitment and Place North West have teamed up for the fourth Vertical Salary Review of North West property and construction professionals.

ITS Technology Group is rolling out its gigabit-capacity full-fibre broadband to businesses in Preston in the coming weeks and will connect up the villages and towns between Preston and Blackpool.

This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.

Preston, South Ribble and Chorley councils have started an issues and options consultation as the authorities seek to map out development in Central Lancashire over the next 15 years.

The Shankly and 30 James Street hotels in Liverpool are on the market as developer and operator Signature Living looks to fund its expansion programme.

Interested parties have until this Friday, 9 November, to contribute to the first stage consultation on the Central Lancashire Local Plan covering Preston, South Ribble and Chorley.