Preston Local Guide

Practical information for living in Preston — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Preston Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Preston at a glance

Local authority:

Preston City Council

Region:

North West

Known for:

Lancashire County Hall, Preston Guild and the River Ribble

Council & local services

• Preston City Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Preston City Council website
• Bin collections — see our Preston bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications, or go straight to the planning application search.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Preston.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Preston schools.
• Local events — what's on in Preston this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Preston.
• Your MP — who represents Preston in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Preston's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

• City centre
• Ashton-on-Ribble
• Fulwood
• Ribbleton
• Deepdale
• Fishwick
• Ingol

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