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Application to replace proposed secondary school within the Toads Hole Valley development with additional housing approved at Planning Committee.

National Warmer Homes scheme grants of up to £25,000 are available for people on low incomes living in poorly-insulated private sector homes. Apply by 31 May.

We've shared tips to reduce food waste at home and local projects you can get involved with for Food Waste Action Week.

Wednesday 8 March is International Women’s Day - a global event celebrating women and the women’s rights movement.

One of the world famous Preston Twin elm trees, felled last year after falling victim to elm disease, is being transformed into a stunning work of art, ready to return to the city this spring.

Forty-six private sector homes empty for more than 2 years have been brought back into use over the past year thanks to the work of our Empty Properties team.

Work to repair the boilers and restore hot water and heating to the King Alfred Leisure Centre is progressing well and on schedule.

Since launching the Circular Economy Action Plan last year, services across the council have been translating circular economy principles into action to help tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.

The application to replace the proposed school in the Toads Hole Valley development with a further 182 homes will be decided at the March Planning Committee.

We're looking for volunteers to join us as 'Weed Warriors' at our launch event on 17 March to help tackle unruly weeds and overgrown vegetation across the city.