Preston Threads
Welcome to the Preston Thread Podcast!
Welcome to Preston Threads, hosted by Neetal Parekh, the podcast that will dive under the skin of our communities to uncover what Community Wealth Building really means. Together, we’ll explore how it’s shaping change across the city, supporting the new Corporate Plan, and driving forward our city’s strategy for the future.
Our episodes will be talking to councillors, artists, business owners, and community representatives who are working hand in hand with the city council, and with each other, to test new ideas, rethink traditional business models, and build more collaborative ways of working.
So what is Community Wealth Building in action? What does it mean for local people? Come and find out!
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Preston Threads
Latest Episodes
Preston Threads - Episode 3 – The Arts and Culture scene
In this episode of Preston Threads, Neetal sits down with Councillor Anna Hindle, mural artist Shawn Sharpe, and Esther Ferry-Kennington, Executive Producer of Encounter Festival. Together, they explore Preston’s vibrant arts and culture scene ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:17
Preston’s Living Wage Journey – A Bite-Sized Episode
In this bite-sized episode of Preston Threads, Neetal is joined by Councillor Valerie Wise to shed light on the Real Living Wage and what it means for Preston. Through practical examples, Valerie explains how the city is pioneering a f...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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6:39
Regeneration: A City in Motion
In this episode of Preston Threads, Neetal is joined by Councillor Valerie Wise, Tim Jacques from Vault, and Scott Latta of the Eric Wright Group to explore how Preston’s regeneration is shaping the future of the city. Together, the...
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35:41
The Preston Model: Our Preston, Our Future
Welcome to Episode 1 of Preston Threads. In the first episode, our host and BBC broadcaster Neetal Parekh, speaks with Councillor Matthew Brown (Leader of Preston City Council), Emma Lowther-Wright (co-founder of a worker-owned busi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:43