Adkirk Law has become a member of Preston Partnership, a private sector membership body which is aiming to help Preston realise its potential.

Representing the private sector, Preston Partnership works together with Preston’s anchor institutions including Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

and other partners to shape and implement future regeneration plans and promote the city.

It runs regular events, enabling its members to have their say on key Preston issues while meeting fellow professionals passionate to help make Preston a prosperous city to live, work, visit and invest in.

Preston Partnership originally formed in 2018 with Preston City Council and UCLan.

The organisation has grown to include over 100 members from all sectors including property and construction firms, manufacturers, business professionals, leisure and retail and service providers, third sector and voluntary organisations, all passionate about helping Preston realise its potential.

Rachel Adamson Added: “Preston has such potential and as proud Prestonians we are excited to be part of this partnership. Preston is making huge steps forward in ensuring it is seen as a sustainable platform for business and growth.”

Preston Partnership led the creation of Preston’s Towns Fund board which secured £20.9million in 2021 to kick-start a £200m regeneration of the city’s cultural Harris Quarter.

We also played a lead role in Preston’s ambitious City Investment Plan, a 15-year strategy that will shape Preston’s future development.

In 2023, we secured fresh investment through UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund to help grow the partnership’s infrastructure and events programme.

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