Preston City Council

💡 Did you know there's FREE training courses available for #Preston businesses thinking about international importing or exporting via North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce? Sign up now while places are still available! #export #import #growth Funded by UK Government

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Reducing Costs by Reducing Carbon This free one hour webinar from Chamber Low Carbon will give you practical advice on how to cut your costs, reduce your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Other webinars to come in the series will look at how to finance your adoption of low carbon technologies and which technologies work in which situations. 📅 Thursday 30 January ⏰ 12:30pm Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eefnid-K

Are you thinking about a new career in the New Year? Look no further, we're hiring! ⭐ A lot of positions at Preston City Council include flexi time and hybrid working, which have been proven to boost staff morale as employees are able to enjoy a healthier and more enjoyable work-life balance. ⭐ Take a look at our current roles and join amazing teams with great perks like the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexi time, and hybrid work options (depending on the role). ⭐ Check out our open positions and application deadlines below: 🔹 Streetscene Driver/Labourer - 29 December 2024 🔸 Cleaning Operative (p/t) - 31 December 2024 🔹 Policy Officer - 5 January 2025 🔸 Senior Building Inspector - 5 January 2025 🔹 Assistant Head Gardener - 10 January 2025 ♦️ 2x Aboricultural Surveyor - 19 January 2025 🔗Find out more! https://lnkd.in/ewZbJVMh

📞 An exciting day for Preston’s iconic Grade II listed Red Telephone Boxes as they embark on their journey for restoration! ✨ Our beloved landmarks will make their grand return in spring 2025! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dGsMttVF

⭐ A lot of positions at Preston City Council include flexi time and hybrid working, which have been proven to boost staff morale as employees are able to enjoy a healthier and more enjoyable work-life balance. ⭐ Take a look at our current roles and join amazing teams with great perks like the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexi time, and hybrid work options (depending on the role). ⭐ Check out our open positions and application deadlines below: 🔹 Quality Assurance Officer - 18 December 2024 Find out more! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejrhGXiG

Happy #LancashireDay Preston 🌹

𝑷𝙧𝒆𝙨𝒕𝙤𝒏-𝒃𝙖𝒔𝙚𝒅 𝒃𝙪𝒔𝙞𝒏𝙚𝒔𝙨? 🌱 Join your Chamber Low Carbon team for "Destination Net Zero Mach II" - an event dedicated to practical steps businesses can take on the journey to net zero. The morning session, held at Preston Town Hall, will include refreshments and networking opportunities before diving into a practical session where: >Chamber Low Carbon will cover the support available to businesses, including personalised onsite assistance, best practice events, and training sessions. These initiatives enable businesses to share ideas and collaborate to enhance your environmental performance. >Includes a practical session for all business attendees to walk away with your own bespoke Carbon Reduction Plan and meet the Chamber Low Carbon advisers, who can help you continue to build on it with a visit to your own company site if you wish. ⏰ WED 27 NOV | 9.00PM – 1.00PM 📍 Preston Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 2RL ▶️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/dsztkwmw For anyone interested in accessing our services, it's important to act now before potential changes in funding affect availability. #UKSPF Funded by Government East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub

📣 #Preston businesses! Have you ever thought about trading outside the UK? There are a number of benefits of international trade to businesses in the city: 🌍 Increased revenues 🌍 Decreased competition 🌍 Longer product lifespan 🌍 Easier cash flow management 🌍 Better risk management 🌍 Benefiting from currency exchange 🌍 Access to export financing 🌍 Disposal of surplus goods Want this for your business? Get in touch with North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Funded by UK Government https://lnkd.in/eYjf6hC8

🆕 Application deadline for Preston's Activation of Active Travel Project is Friday, 22 November, at 5pm.. We have £30,000 of funding to invest in active travel from Lancashire County Council’s Activation of Active Travel Fund. We are seeking proposals from potential partners to deliver high-quality active travel programmes in Preston. These programmes are: 🔸 Supporting cycle commuting 🔹 Accessible cycling events 🔸 Widening participation in walking Find out more here & how to apply: https://lnkd.in/exHgjPqY