Preston business news 2024
Find out about the latest business and investment news across Preston.
Keep up to date with the latest investment, development and business news targeted at local businesses and organisations across Preston.
For resident and visitor news on the latest happenings in and around the city with regards to what's on and events take a look at the Visit Preston - visit blog.
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Animate Cinema and Leisure Scheme news Harris Your Place Project news People of Preston series Preston Innovates
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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.
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Radio 2 in the Park Round-Up and What's Next for Preston
11 September 2024: Radio 2 in the Park delivered a fantastic weekend of entertainment and live music for Preston and its visitors. Preston wanted a party and a party is what we got, not even the wet weather could dampen people's spirits!
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Preston ready to welcome BBC Radio 2 in the Park
5 September 2024: Preston is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as it prepares to host BBC Radio 2 in the Park from Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September at the historic Moor Park.
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Out with the old, in with the new Tram Bridge
3 September 2024: Representatives from Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council and the main contractor Eric Wright Civil Engineering, met on the banks of the River Ribble today to mark the next big milestone in the life of Preston's famous Tram Bridge.
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Work starts on public realm improvement scheme called Illuminate and Integrate
29 August 2024: Work on a significant project to improve the public realm and lighting near the new £45 plus million Animate leisure scheme has started work.
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Demolition of Tram Bridge set to begin
19 August 2024: The much-anticipated demolition of Preston's iconic Tram Bridge is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.
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Opportunity for tech founders to meet tech funders comes to Preston
15 August 2024: Preston is hosting its first series of fhunded events - a Lancashire County Council initiative that introduces tech founders to venture capital funding bodies, in a move to foster collaboration and investment in tech and digital businesses in Lancashire.
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Export Accelerator for Preston Businesses
7 August 2024: The Chamber of Commerce - Export Accelerator Programme offers free training, mentoring and consultancy to Preston businesses to enable you to hit the ground running on your export journey.
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Exciting new food hall offering set for Preston's Animate
2 August 2024: Preston City Council has agreed a 15-year lease with the Northern Lights Group (NLG) for a new food hall at Animate, the £45+ million entertainment and leisure complex, which is being delivered by Maple Grove Developments.
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Gain that competitive edge with free training for Preston Businesses
1 August 2024: Are you employed or self-employed, live within Preston City Council boundaries and looking to enhance your leadership and management skills?
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Pick and Mix Digital Skills for you and your business
26 July 2024: Do you and your business need some digital skills? The council has a number of free business support projects for Preston businesses including these fantastic fully funded digital training courses.
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Preston reveals multi-billion investment plan to Preston businesses
25 July 2024: The newly formed Preston Regeneration Board (PRB) has unveiled Preston 35, a new regeneration plan for Preston, projected to secure significant further investment across the city by 2035.