Preston business news 2024
Find out about the latest business and investment news across Preston.
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Preston City Council to be founding member of Preston Digital Cooperative
18 July 2024: We are excited to announce the formation of a new cooperative company in Preston - the Preston Digital Cooperative (PDC).
The Guild Lounge
17 July 2024: Preston City Council announces the opening of The Guild Lounge, formerly the Guild Hall Foyer in The Guild Hall, Preston.
Brian Gilligan, Arc Cinema
28 June 2024: Brian Gilligan, director of ARC Cinema - picked Preston as its first location in the North West for the fast-growing cinema brand.
Construction Starts on Preston Youth Zone
28 June 2024: Construction is underway on Preston Youth Zone, which also has a new name following a city-wide vote of over 2,000 young people.
Preston's Iconic Red Phone Boxes Given the Green Light for Refurbishment
24 June 2024: Preston City Council has given the green light for the refurbishment of the nine iconic red phone boxes on Market Street.
Five ways SMEs can manage cash flow in the current economic climate
21 June 2024: Need a little extra business support? The council has a number of funded business support projects for Preston businesses including Boost.
Julie Palmer, Preston City Council
18 June 2024: Julie Palmer is the Regeneration Manager at Preston City Council - playing a leading role in the city's transformational growth.
All you need to know about International Trade
14 June 2024: If you've been considering trading outside of the UK but don't know where to start, then training and support via UK Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, could help you get started.
Next chapter in the delivery of the tram bridge
16 May 2024: The next chapter unfolds for the much-loved Tram Bridge, with some preparatory work starting on site and Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council marking this occasion with the opening of a new public exhibition about the bridge.
Crane Operation Marks Major Milestone in The Harris Your Place Project
9 May 2024: The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library in Preston is currently reaching a significant phase in its ongoing restoration project.
Preston's £45m+ Animate leisure complex on tenterhooks
1 May 2024: A local artist's homage to the history and culture of Preston has been completed at the city's £45m-plus Animate leisure complex, one of six major projects planned under the Harris Quarter Towns Fund Investment Programme.
Marie Percival, Preston City Council
26 April 2024: Marie Percival is the Head of Property at the Council - having joined the authority in 2022 at a time of great change.