District Council · England · Part of Lancashire
Preston City Council
ONS code E07000123
The City of Preston, or simply Preston, is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Ribble and has a population of 162,864 (2024). The neighbouring districts are Ribble Valley, South Ribble, Fylde and Wyre.
Political Control & Leadership
- Political control
- Labourmajority
- Leader
- Preston City Council
- Last election
- 2026
Finance
- Annual revenue budget
- £65m
- Council tax (Band D)
- £375
Overview
- Population
- 365,000
- Founded
- 1974
- Website
- www.preston.gov.uk