“Be prepared for enormous changes in the way Preston looks, feels and acts. Preston is set to become the North West’s third city; a premier location where people want to live, work and enjoy life.”
Jim Carr, Chief Executive of Preston City Council
Preston was awarded City status by the Queen in April 2002, as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
This historic achievement recognises Preston’s diverse community, ancient history, regional importance and forward thinking attitude.
26 English towns bid for the honour, but Preston was the sole winner.
Its credentials as a premier city of the 21st century are first class:
- Preston is the commercial and administrative capital of Lancashire.
- The City’s ancient history dates back to the Doomsday Book. It received its first Royal Charter in 1179.
- Preston is home to the University of Central Lancashire, which is one of the largest and fastest growing Universities in the UK.
- The prestigious National Football Museum is located at Preston North End Football Club, winners of the world’s oldest professional league in 1888.
- Preston is at the heart of the national motorway network, offering superb links by road, rail, sea and air.
- One million people are within 30 minutes reach of Preston and 90% of UK residents are within a 5 hour drive.
- Strategically located commercial land is available next to the M6, together with prime sites and premises in the rapidly transforming city centre and docklands areas.
- Preston has a highly skilled and motivated 76,000 strong workforce.
- The City combines urban vitality with rural tranquility and breathtaking natural beauty.
- Preston has a healthy and diverse economy with sectoral strengths in advanced manufacturing, service provision; professional and business services.
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