Preston business news 2023

23 March 2023: As the city's communities continue to build back from the pandemic and continue to struggle with the ongoing cost of living crisis, Preston City Council's commitment to providing a fairer and inclusive city for all its residents is as important as ever.

17 March 2023: Let's Grow Preston has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

17 March 2023: Preston City Council is pleased to announce that it can now proceed with plans for the future of The Guild Hall Preston.

15 March 2023: Home Bargains has invested approximately £1 million into its new store in Queen's Shopping Park, Horrocks Quarter, Preston, PR1 4AT, which will be officially opened at 8am on 18 March 2023.

9 March 2023: charity calls on other councils to follow Preston City Council's example.

21 February 2023: Loungers has signed a 15-year lease at Animate, Preston's city-owned £45 million cinema and leisure complex, which is being delivered by Maple Grove Developments. The announcement comes after Eric Wright Construction started on site last month.

17 February 2023: Plans to transform the Grade II Listed Amounderness House into serviced offices and workspace have moved a step closer with a tenant having been selected to operate the facility.

3 February 2023: Businesses in Lancashire are being reminded to take advantage of valuable business support on their doorstep.

19 January 2023: Preston City Council's Levelling Up bid has been successful with an award of £20 million by government.

16 January 2023: New year, new way of doing business? Are you a business owner or manager looking to start the year with a new mindset and performance?

10 January 2023: key partners behind the £45m leisure and entertainment complex met on site today to mark the start of the main construction phase.

4 January 2023: National youth charity OnSide has submitted a planning application to Preston City Council for a Youth Zone.