HPA joins Preston Partnership
HPA has become a member of Preston Partnership, a private sector membership body which is aiming to help Preston realise its potential.
Representing the private sector, Preston Partnership works together with Preston’s anchor institutions, including Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) and other partners to shape and implement future regeneration plans and promote the city. It runs regular events, enabling its members to have their say on key Preston issues while meeting fellow professionals passionate to help make Preston a prosperous city to live, work, visit and invest in. Preston Partnership was originally formed in 2018 with Preston City Council and UCLan.
The organisation has grown to include over 100 members from all sectors, including property and construction firms, manufacturers, business professionals, leisure and retail and service providers, third sector and voluntary organisations, all passionate about helping Preston realise its potential.
Preston Partnership led the creation of Preston’s Towns Fund board, which secured £20.9million in 2021 to kick-start a £200m regeneration of the city’s cultural Harris Quarter. It also played a lead role in Preston’s ambitious City Investment Plan, a 15-year strategy that will shape Preston’s future development. In 2023, Preston Partnership secured fresh investment through the UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund to help grow the partnership’s infrastructure and events programme.
Reflecting on our new membership, HPA Director Zoë Hooton noted, “As our work in the area continues to grow, we’re pleased to join the Preston Partnership and support our Lancashire partners.”
Joining Preston Partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting regeneration, sustainable growth and positive place‑making across Lancashire. With a growing portfolio of commercial, industrial, education and community projects in the region, we see strong alignment between the Partnership’s ambitions and our own experience delivering thoughtful, practical architecture that responds to local needs.
