The Preston Model

The “Preston Model” is a term applied to how the council, its anchor institutions and other partners are implementing the principles of Community Wealth Building within Preston and the wider Lancashire area. This model is founded on four principles, that involves localising expenditure on the procurement of goods and services, building a skilled and committed workforce, encourage the development of new businesses, and supporting the growth of alternative models of economic governance which give citizens greater investment in and control over their economic future.  

Community Energy Preston are seeking to improve community wealth by cutting energy bills for businesses and community buildings across the North West. Community Energy Preston will be helping those in fuel poverty through renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. Initially this will be largely through solar installation through tried and tested methods done by hundreds of community groups. As we build a community fund we will have more flexibility to do a wider variety of projects, and support local residents however we can. Community wealth building is at the heart of Community Energy Preston, and we are grateful for the support of Preston City Council, and PCDN, in our activities.  
 
For more information on the Preston Model, please visit : https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/1339/What-is-Preston-Model