Your ideas wanted to help make the 2032 Preston Guild special - and give it a lasting impact
Six years will no doubt fly by...
Community groups, local organisations and businesses are being invited to share ideas for projects that could create a meaningful and lasting legacy for the 2032 Preston Guild.
The once-in-20-year event is a unique celebration of the city's communities, culture, heritage, arts and creativity.
Although still six years away, Preston City Council has already begun preparations for the festival - and one of the first stages of that work is to gather suggestions for community-led legacy schemes.
The authority says ideas of all types and scales are welcome and could focus on areas such as: community participation, bringing people together, culture, heritage, arts and creativity and celebrating Preston's identity through it.
It is an opportunity to tell the city council about an idea, explain how it could involve and benefit local people and outline what support may be needed to bring it to life.
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Coun Anna Hindle, cabinet member for arts and culture and chair of the Guild Committee, said: "Whether your idea is large or small, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to bring people together, celebrate what makes Preston special and create something that will benefit our communities long after the Guild celebrations have ended."
The information received will help the authority understand the range of ideas being developed across Preston and inform future planning discussions.
However, the council has stressed that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee funding or participation.
Community groups, organisations, businesses and local partners can share their ideas by completing this online form, providing as much information as possible about their proposed project, its potential benefits, community involvement, delivery timescales and any support required.
The origin of The Guild dates to 1179 when King Henry II granted Preston the right to have a Guild Merchant, giving the town exclusive trading privileges.