Preston

County town of Lancashire, and the largest town remaining in the county which has not become a unitary authority. An engineering centre.

The Liberal Democrats gained a seat in Lea and Larches from Labour at a byelection on 4 July.

Next local elections
2026

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
District

Address
Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 2RL

Phone
01772 906000

Website
http://www.preston.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2365.48

Upper tier authority
Lancashire