JPUK Joins Preston Partnership

JPUK 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 was 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.

Preston Partnership led the creation of Preston’s Towns Fund board which secured £20.9m in 2021 to kick-start a £200m regeneration of the city’s cultural Harris Quarter. They 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, they secured fresh investment through the UK's Shared Prosperity Fund to help grow the partnership’s infrastructure and events programme.

To find out more about Preston Partnership, visit its website: www.prestonpartnership.org.