62 BUILT ENVIRONMENT
A ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE
John Chesworth, executive chairman of Harrison Drury Solicitors and chair of the Preston Partnership, says the city already has a strong story to tell, with major regeneration projects being delivered and a solid city living strategy.
He also believes that the development of a business quarter near the railway station is vitally important for the city’s economic wellbeing as Preston looks to address its lack of Grade A office space.
The proposed first stage of that development, ‘Preston Station East’, would act as a catalyst, building confidence and John believes the arrival of NCF could help unlock the overall opportunity.
Preston used the UKREiiF gathering to unveil its roadmap to 2035 to would-be investors in the city.
The plan sets out the draft vision and priorities of Preston’s Regeneration Board, a new and innovative collaboration between the city and county councils and the University of Central Lancashire.
The city’s private sector is represented on the board by the Preston Partnership.
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for the city, including the proposed Station Gateway commercial quarter and the next stage of the Harris Quarter regeneration, including repurposing and redeveloping The Guild Hall.
The report adds: “The National Cyber Force (NCF) decision to locate its headquarters six miles away at Samlesbury, presents a real opportunity for Preston to be at the centre of a thriving and collaborative regional cyber, digital and data innovation ecosystem.”
The aim is to accelerate Preston’s regeneration up to and beyond 2032, the next Guild year.
He also revealed work was underway in a bid to attract a “government occupier” as an anchor tenant, adding, “If that happens it’s a green light for the second phase and a step-change for the office sector in Preston.”
Other priorities highlighted in the report include the second phase of the Harris Quarter following the delivery of the £45m Animate leisure complex. And that involves sorting out the future of the city’s troubled Guild Hall, which closed its doors in 2019.
The document talks about its repurposing and redevelopment and John Chesworth says: “The city needs a functional and fit-for-purpose events space for the next 30 years. Just tidying up and making do won’t hack it.”
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