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Why Invest in Preston?

Why Invest in Preston?

Preston is the economic hub of Lancashire with unrivalled connectivity, excellent access to talent and high quality of life. With the city centre currently undergoing a dramatic transformation offering wide ranging development opportunities, now is the time to invest.
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Investment, development and support

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City vision

About Preston's vision through its ambitious 15 year City Investment Plan and Towns Fund investment.
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Key projects

Preston's current and emerging key projects, strategies, plans and associated investment opportunities.
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Preston Partnership

Bringing together businesses and organisations with a passion for the growth and development of Preston.

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  • Animate Cinema and Leisure complex illustration

    City vision

    About Preston's vision through its ambitious 15 year City Investment Plan and Towns Fund investment.
  • Aerial illustration of Station Quarter

    Key projects

    Preston's current and emerging key projects, strategies, plans and associated investment opportunities.
  • Winckley Square Gardens

    Preston Partnership

    Bringing together businesses and organisations with a passion for the growth and development of Preston.

Latest business news

Keep up to date with the latest news, investment and developments from local businesses and organisations across Preston.
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Approval of updated plans for transformation of Amounderness House Preston

2 May 2025: Grade II listed former magistrates court to become high-quality flexible workspace
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LIFT OFF! Preston will host a major tech festival called LIFT - the first Lancashire Innovation, Funding, and Tech festival.

9 April 2025: Produced by Innovate Lancashire, a Lancashire County Council economic growth programme, LIFT will bring together founders, business leaders and key influencers for a half-day event at Chew's Yard, Market Street, on June 12.
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ASK Italian puts Preston's community first with the opening of brand-new restaurant

8 April 2025: ASK Italian, the UK's much-loved national restaurant chain, has officially opened its doors to its latest restaurant in the £45 million council-owned Animate entertainment and leisure destination in Preston city centre.
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Inside the Vault: First look at Preston's new Youth Zone

2 April 2025: Young people and supporters got their first glimpse of the new state-of-the-art Vault Youth Zone, as construction reached its latest major milestone.

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Featured business events

Key business events, expos, conferences and exhibitions.
Business Crime Conference

Business Crime Conference

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fhunded X River Capital - Founder X Funder event

Lancashire's Innovation Funding and Tech Festival

Lancashire's Innovation Funding and Tech Festival

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