Lancashire County Council support for Preston City Deal
Lancashire County Council has welcomed a green light from the Government for a City Deal for Preston.
In a statement the County Council said:
– Cllr Geoff Driver, Leader, Lancashire County Council"It is superb news for Lancashire that the Government has decided to support the bid.
"Preston has enormous potential as a focal point for economic growth, but this bid is on a vast scale and it is not just the city itself but the whole of Lancashire that stands to benefit. It also complements our existing programmes for job creation and apprenticeships.
"The City Deal will form the basis for large scale investment in transport and housing, and provide the ideal conditions for companies to invest and create employment."
More top news
Blackpool soldier laid to rest
The funeral of Fusilier Samuel Flint is taking place in Blackpool this morning.
Weather: Bank Holiday Weekend
Conditions improve by Friday evening making way for a drier, brighter Saturday & Sunday. Get up early Monday as it goes downhill!
Altrincham GP jailed for 18 years for repeated rapes
Altrincham doctor Stephen Hamilton jailed for 18 years for repeated rapes.