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
Regeneration: A City in Motion
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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, they unpack the major projects underway, the importance of embedding social value in development, and what it all means for residents, jobs, education, and opportunities for young people. Tune in to hear how Preston is moving forward and how the whole community stands to benefit.