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| Preston is England’s newest city - city status was granted in 2002. It is, however, an ancient place, receiving its Charter in 1179. The historic Preston Guild is celebrated every 20 years, most recently in 1992. Preston has a strong economic and retail base. |
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Preston has a strong economic and retail base. The area is also on the threshold of major regeneration, which will see a transformation of Preston’s inner urban areas. This transformation is community-led with the Council and its key partners giving full support.
The Council - in partnership with the private sector - is also working on a multi-million pound scheme to redevelop Preston's City Centre through better retail, transport, housing, office, leisure and other facilities. Preston's student population is acting as a major catalyst too. With 32,000 students, the University of Central Lancashire in Preston is the sixth-largest, and one of the fastest growing, universities in the UK.
Preston has a population of 129,000 plus suburban areas in South Ribble (combined population 250,000). Preston is the administrative capital and largest commercial centre of Lancashire in the North West of England. The city is strategically located and is an important transport hub on the UK Trans European Network between London and Scotland, with key rail and road links, including the West Coast Main Line railway and M6 motorway. The main regional airport is at Manchester. |
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