Preston business news 2024
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Matt Cowburn, Cowburn Watson-Box
14 November 2024: Matt Cowburn, a member of the Preston Towns Fund Strategic Board and co-founder of a cost and project management company, Cowburn Watson-Box.
Preston hosts launch to celebrate becoming a Real Living Wage city
05 November 2024: Preston City Council hosted a Real Living Wage celebration, to showcase becoming the first Real Living Wage city in Lancashire and gave a platform to other Real Living Wage employers to share their experiences, whilst shining a light on the benefit of becoming an accredited Real Living Wage employer.
City's High Street Heroes' Honoured at Guild Hall Ceremony
1 November 2024: Preston's 'High Street Heroes' were crowned at a city centre awards ceremony, last night.
Sanderson Weatherall appointed to manage Preston's £45m+ Animate leisure complex
1 November 2024: Scheme officially handed over by Maple Grove Developments, development partner of Preston City Council
Radio 2 in the Park Boosts Preston Economy by £5.3 Million
31 October 2024: In September, Preston's Moor Park was the vibrant setting for BBC Radio 2 in the Park, as global superstars like the Pet Shop Boys, Sting, and Sugababes drew thousands of music fans from across the country.
East-West Cycle Link Consultation
28 October 2024: Preston City Council are inviting your views about a proposed improvement scheme as part of the 'Active Preston' project, on Queen Street and Avenham Lane.
Preston's Activation of Active Travel Project
24 October 2024: Preston City Council are seeking proposals from potential partners to deliver high-quality active travel programmes in Preston.
Award Win for Preston City Council Building Control Team
22 October 2024: Preston City Council's Building Control Team have been named a regional winner in the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2024.
Preston's Anchor Board Meets to Tackle Key Priorities in the City
26 September: Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.
Official completion of the Peace Garden
19 September: Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.
Preston Community Arts and Culture Sponsorship
18 September: We're pleased to share our Sponsorship Packages for Preston Community Arts and Culture Events.
Innovation Ambassador appointed for Preston
11 September 2024: An Innovation Ambassador has been appointed by Preston City Council in response to the recent "Nurturing Preston's Innovation Ecosystem" report published by Plexal.