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Mark Hendrick
Labour and Co-operative PartySir Mark Hendrick is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Preston, and has been an MP continually since 23 November 2000.
MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.
A vote on whether to allow a Bill to be introduced that would replace the current first-past-the-post voting system with proportional representation (specifically single transferable vote) for UK parliamentary and English local government elections. The Bill was proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney, arguing the current system produces large parliamentary majorities on small vote shares.
MPs voted on whether to give the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill its Second Reading, which would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to legally request assistance to end their lives under strict safeguards. This was a landmark free vote on one of the most ethically contested issues in recent parliamentary history.
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Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Preston (Preston), Fulwood and Cottam (Preston). Population 113,009, notably young (median age 34 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 108% above the national average. Median income £26K (below average).
'Unique job' to be created to help city gear up for the 2032 Preston Guild
Lancashire Evening Post · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£29,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,210
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
58
37 primary, 6 secondary, 15 other
Total Income Tax▼
£169m
from 49,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,390
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,420
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
45.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 1 town, 1 village, rural areas — 117,048 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
12 councillors across 12 wards · Last elections: Jul 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton | Labour Party | James Hull | May 2024 |
| Brookfield | Labour Party | Sara Holmes | May 2024 |
| Cadley | Liberal Democrats | Julie Van Mierlo | May 2024 |
| City Centre | Labour Party | Salim Desai | May 2024 |
| Deepdale | Labour Party | Siraz Natha | May 2024 |
| Fishwick Frenchwood | Labour Party | Martyn Andrew Rawlinson | May 2024 |
| Garrison | Labour Party | Peter Kelly | May 2024 |
| Ingol Cottam | Liberal Democrats | Ben Ward | May 2024 |
| Lea Larches | Liberal Democrats | Sean Little | Jul 2024 |
| Plungington | Labour Party | Nweeda Khan | May 2024 |
| Ribbleton | Labour Party | Anna Josephine Hindle | May 2024 |
| St Matthews | Labour Party | Suleman Sarwar | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 14,006 | 35.0% |
| Ind | 8,715 | 21.8% | |
| Ref | 5,738 | 14.3% | |
| Con | 5,212 | 13.0% | |
| LD | 3,195 | 8.0% | |
| Green | 1,751 | 4.4% | |
| Ind | 891 | 2.2% | |
| Ind | 216 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 145 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 124 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 20,870 | 61.8% |
| Con | 8,724 | 25.8% | |
| Ind | 1,799 | 5.3% | |
| LD | 1,737 | 5.1% | |
| Green | 660 | 1.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 24,210 | 68.0% |
| Con | 8,487 | 23.8% | |
| Ind | 1,348 | 3.8% | |
| LD | 1,204 | 3.4% | |
| Green | 348 | 1.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Lab | 18,755 | 56.0% |
Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GE | Con | 6,688 | 20.0% |
| Ind | 5,139 | 15.3% | |
| Green | 1,643 | 4.9% | |
| LD | 1,244 | 3.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 15,668 | 48.2% |
| LD | 7,935 | 24.4% | |
| Con | 7,060 | 21.7% | |
| Ind | 1,462 | 4.5% | |
| Ind | 272 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 108 | 0.3% |
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Preston City Council is creating a new 'Preston Guild Officer' position to oversee preparations for the 2032 Preston Guild festival, a once-in-20-year celebration dating back 800 years. The council is accelerating planning due to local government restructuring that will dissolve Preston City Council in 2028, replacing it with larger unitary authorities.
Preston City Council successfully prosecuted Amaan Properties Limited for installing unauthorised plastic windows in the Fishergate Hill Conservation Area without planning permission. The company was fined £5,000 plus costs after failing to comply with an enforcement notice requiring replacement with timber-framed windows.
Preston's new £11m Youth Zone facility, the Vault, has opened opposite Preston Bus Station in the Harris Quarter. The state-of-the-art centre offers over 20 activities including gym and climbing wall facilities, alongside sports, arts, performance and enterprise spaces, staffed by youth workers.
Preston Sup & Mooch, a 15-mile charity pub crawl involving 15 venues, returns for its second year on May 30 to raise funds for Lancashire Mind. The event aims to support local hospitality businesses while promoting community wellbeing and social connection, with tickets starting at £15.
Chopstix noodle bar is opening its first Preston location on Fishergate on April 10, 2026, with launch day freebies including free medium boxes for the first 100 customers and 1,000 spring rolls. The store will create over 20 jobs and operate seven days a week with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options.
Preston City Council has provided an update on the derelict Friargate Social Club site, which was severely damaged by fire in September 2024. The previously approved 2022 plans for a 129-flat student accommodation block have now expired, no new applications have been submitted, and the developer has relocated from Preston, leaving the site in a dangerous state of disrepair.
US-Saudi businessman Amr Zedan, a £300m+ net worth investor previously linked with Chelsea, has been spotted at Preston North End's Deepdale ground following confirmed talks about potential investment in the club. Chairman Ian Penrose confirmed discussions are ongoing with Zedan and other parties as Preston seeks new ownership to support Premier League ambitions.
Joel Corry, a globally successful DJ with 5.5 billion streams, has issued a promotional message to Preston residents ahead of the Preston Weekender festival on May 2-3, featuring Cream and headliners Paul Oakenfold and Joel Corry on Saturday, with Harry Moulding's family-friendly magic show on Sunday.
Preston's Easter egg rolling tradition at Avenham Park, dating back to 1867, is set to return on Easter Monday and attracts approximately 30,000 visitors annually. The article explores the history and cultural significance of this event while noting that animal rights activists have called for it to be banned in favour of using potatoes instead.
Kenneth Orton, a Preston man, died at age 70 after living 53 years with epilepsy caused by a significant brain injury sustained in 1973. The inquest at Preston Coroners' Court is ongoing, with a full hearing scheduled for June 16.
Animal rights group PETA has called on Preston Council to replace eggs with potatoes in the 159-year-old Easter egg-rolling tradition at Avenham Park, or at minimum use vegan chocolate eggs. The council has responded that the event does not prescribe egg types and visitors have free choice, while emphasizing the tradition's cultural significance and its attraction of 30,000 annual visitors.
PETA has written to Preston City Council requesting that the council's 150-year-old Easter egg rolling tradition be modernised by replacing hard-boiled eggs with dyed potatoes. The animal rights group argues potatoes would be cheaper, healthier, more inclusive, and animal-friendly, while the event remains a major family attraction in Avenham and Miller Parks.
Preston-based 3R Technology UK Ltd and its director Yulin Wang were fined over £142,000 for illegally exporting contaminated plastic waste to Malaysia. The company pleaded guilty to 16 charges at Preston Magistrates' Court, with the waste falsely described as clean plastic during export.
A 15-year-old girl from Preston gave evidence against Jonathon Wignall at Preston Crown Court, leading to his conviction for sexual assault and a sentence of four years and six months. The case highlights the victim's courage in pursuing justice and the work of Lancashire Police's child protection team in securing the conviction.
A 35-year-old man was jailed for four years and six months at Preston Crown Court for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Preston in 2023. The case highlights the bravery of the young victim who gave evidence at trial, with the judge commending her courage.
Former Preston North End manager David Moyes unveiled a GB Railfreight train named after Preston North End at Preston Station. The ceremony celebrated both the club's heritage and marked the 25th anniversary of GB Railfreight's operations.
Preston Central Methodist Church has been approved by Preston City Council to install gates at its Lune Street entrance to combat drug use, rough-sleeping, and anti-social behaviour in the area. The gates will restore a 19th-century security feature removed in the 1960s and help protect worshippers and the listed building from ongoing problems.
A leisure and entertainment listings article detailing theatrical performances, comedy shows, and musical events taking place across Preston and Chorley venues in April, including stand-up performances, plays, and variety shows.
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Skiddle, a Preston-founded events ticketing platform celebrating its 25th anniversary, is hiding a golden egg worth £100 in Preston as part of a UK-wide Easter promotion. The company was founded in Preston in 2001 by Ben Sebborn and Richard Dyer.
A storage firm has had its retrospective planning application rejected by Preston City Council for a self-storage facility on the former Perrys Motor Village site in Ribbleton. Council planners ruled the shipping container and vehicle storage development was poorly designed and insensitive to the surrounding area, though the firm says it will submit a revised application.
Preston City Council is implementing its first major overhaul of wheelie bin collection rounds in 15 years, starting 20 April 2024. All domestic properties will now have bins collected on the same day each week, alongside new weekly food waste collections and staggered recycling pickups, with collection times potentially changing even if days remain the same.
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