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!
Preston Threads
The Preston Model: Our Preston, Our Future
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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 business), and Michael Conlon (Chair of Conlon Construction).
They dive into the details of the Preston Model and how it's building community wealth, driving regeneration, and creating benefits for everyone who lives and works here.
Listen in full now.
You can find out more about The Preston Model and Community Wealth Building here: preston.gov.uk/communitywealthbuilding.