Preston Bus joins Preston Partnership 02/10/2026

Preston Bus 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 Lancashire (ULan) 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 originally formed in 2018 with Preston City Council and ULan.

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.

Thomas Calderbank, Commercial Director at Preston Bus, said:
"We are incredibly proud to become a member of Preston Partnership and to join so many organisations that are passionate about the future of our city. As a business that has served Preston for over 100 years, we are committed to supporting the city's growth and prosperity. Being part of Preston Partnership gives us the opportunity to contribute to important conversations around regeneration, investment, and connectivity, helping to ensure Preston continues to thrive as a great place to live, work, visit and do business.

Preston Partnership led the creation of Preston’s Towns Fund board which secured £20.9million in 2021 to kick-start a £200m regeneration of the city’s cultural Harris Quarter.

The Partnership 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, it secured fresh investment through 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