Preston Independents 1. County town of Lancashire, and the largest town remaining in the county which has not become a unitary authority. An engineering centre.
Ashton ward has a byelection on 16 October (held by Labour). Stephen Thompson (Preston Rural North) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in September 2025. Carol Henshaw (City Centre) joined Preston Independents in August 2025.
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)
£2477.85
Upper tier authority
Lancashire