FISHERGATE CENTRAL GATEWAY, PRESTON The £3.4 million Fishergate Central Gateway Project completed towards the end of 2015. The project, funded by £1.38m from the European Regional Development Fund and £2m from Lancashire County Council, aimed to improve key gateways into the city. County Councillor John Fillis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “This project represents the most significant investment in Preston’s city centre in a generation and it has completely transformed Fishergate. The result is a much more attractive environment, which is already attracting new business to the city.” Councillor John Swindells, Deputy Leader of Preston City Council, said: “The new tree-lined Fishergate, with its wide pavements and contemporary, clutter-free spaces is a huge improvement.

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