A city built
by pioneers.

A story we’re about to tell.

Preston has never needed to shout.

Its strength has always lived in the people who turn up, get on with it, and drive the city forward.

But things are shifting.

It’s time to recognise the people, projects, and ideas pushing Preston into its next era. The makers. The thinkers. The doers. The everyday pioneers who don’t wait for permission.

Over the coming months, we’ll be telling their stories: straight and unfiltered.

For now, just know this:

Preston has always been pioneering.

And the next chapter isn’t on the horizon, it’s already being built.

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Know a pioneering person,
or project?

We want to put it in the spotlight
together@prestonpioneers.co.uk

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We’re also looking for pioneering content (stories, projects and events) around…

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Innovate story

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Discover story

Live story

Invest story

So, if it’s happening in Preston, we want to know.

The culture, the community, the events that make the city tick, past, present and future.

together@prestonpioneers.co.uk