Welcome to the Preston Thread Podcast!
Welcome to Preston Threads, hosted by Neetal Parekh, the podcast that will dive under the skin of our communities to uncover what Community Wealth Building really means. Together, we’ll explore how it’s shaping change across the city, supporting the new Corporate Plan, and driving forward our city’s strategy for the future.
Our episodes will be talking to councillors, artists, business owners, and community representatives who are working hand in hand with the city council, and with each other, to test new ideas, rethink traditional business models, and build more collaborative ways of working.
So what is Community Wealth Building in action? What does it mean for local people? Come and find out!
In this episode of Preston Threads, presenter Neetal Parekh explores climate action in Preston through the work of Preston College, Community Energy Preston and Preston City Council. Guests Mark Taylor, Director of Schools at Preston College, and Nicola Parkinson, Co-Chair of Community Energy Preston, discuss how green skills, education and community-led energy projects are helping to build a more sustainable city. The episode also looks at Preston City Council’s Climate Strategy and Action P...
17 Dec 2025
Preston Threads - Episode 3 – The Arts and Culture scene
In this episode of Preston Threads, Neetal sits down with Councillor Anna Hindle, mural artist Shawn Sharpe, and Esther Ferry-Kennington, Executive Producer of Encounter Festival. Together, they explore Preston’s vibrant arts and culture scene and share what’s on the horizon. Tune in to discover how the city’s creative landscape is evolving, what exciting developments are coming next, and how arts and culture is set to shape Preston for years to come. Tune in to listen and find out what mak...
11 Nov 2025
Preston’s Living Wage Journey – A Bite-Sized Episode
In this bite-sized episode of Preston Threads, Neetal is joined by Councillor Valerie Wise to shed light on the Real Living Wage and what it means for Preston. Through practical examples, Valerie explains how the city is pioneering a fairer way of living for its residents and what it takes to become a Real Living Wage City. Tune in to hear how Preston is leading the charge for local economic growth and community wellbeing. To learn more or become a Real Living Wage employer, visit: http...
24 Sept 2025
Regeneration: A City in Motion
In this episode of Preston Threads, Neetal is joined by Councillor Valerie Wise, Tim Jacques from Vault, and Scott Latta of the Eric Wright Group to explore how Preston’s regeneration is shaping the future of the city. Together, they unpack the major projects underway, the importance of embedding social value in development, and what it all means for residents, jobs, education, and opportunities for young people. Tune in to hear how Preston is moving forward and how the whole community ...
9 Sept 2025
The Preston Model: Our Preston, Our Future
Welcome to Episode 1 of Preston Threads. In the first episode, our host and BBC broadcaster Neetal Parekh, speaks with Councillor Matthew Brown (Leader of Preston City Council), Emma Lowther-Wright (co-founder of a worker-owned business), and Michael Conlon (Chair of Conlon Construction). They dive into the details of the Preston Model and how it's building community wealth, driving regeneration, and creating benefits for everyone who lives and works here. Listen in full no...
28 Aug 2025
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