Matthew Brown

This has been the toughest set of elections @prestonlabour has faced for decades and out of the 8 seats we defended we held half. All brilliant Labour women🌹. So gutted for comrades we lost caught up in forces outside their control which is no reflection on their hard work, talent and dedication. We remain the largest party by far with 22 seats out of 48 and I am confident our administration will continue with the radical zeal we are known for.

BIN COLLECTIONS We are well aware of the disruption to bin collection services. The council has issued an apology and are working hard to correct the issues. Councillors have asked for a detailed briefing on the reasons for the disruption and timescales for corrective action. Significant service disruptions from your Labour council services are rare and the introduction of the food recycling by government has contributed on this occasion. We will get it right and encourage everyone to recycle as much as possible. Please continue to report missed bins; preston.gov.uk/article/874/Re…

Delighted and humbled to be chosen again as Leader of Preston Labour Group last night. I remain as hungry as when I started in 2018 to deliver change in my city and tackle long standing inequalities. We have a very exciting year ahead of us as we move toward new unitary authorities and we will use every day to make #Preston a fairer place. I want to thank @martynrolly for his service to our Labour Council as Deputy Leader for the last 5 years who is stepping back a little to spend more time with his family, especially. Martyn has been the architect of substantial social progress in #Preston and has been responsible for ending austerity at Preston City Council and will be working closely on our new cost of living package amongst many other things. Our new Council Deputy we will propose at Annual Council will be @valeriewise100 who is a former Leader of Preston City Council and has a mass of experience going back to the days of the Greater London Council back in the 1980's. Valerie will be working alongside myself and the entire Labour team to deepen our transformative local agenda.

Bilington Lodge at Grange park is a wonderful community space run by volunteers with funding from your Labour Council. Here are the scouts doing some community gardening…

Your Labour Council’s successful bid to the Levelling Up fund made this possible, reinstating a popular walking and cycling route and recognising the heritage of the site as a Ribble crossing…

Spent lunchtime today in Town Hall thanking some of the lovely @prestoncouncil staff who have helped and supported me over the last 4 years that I’ve been a ward councillor & #Armedforceschampion If you have council staff followers please RT as I didn’t get to thank them all. ❤️

The Deepdale Public Space Protection Order currently out for consultation, the signs up around Deepdale please response to the consultation. I have put the link in. (plungington and Deepdale PSPO to tackle anti-social behaviour-PrestonCC.

@prestoncouncil are looking to identify the group or individuals who have been managing the Fulwood Row Orchard. If you’ve been involved or know who has been caring for them, please get in touch with the council. @prestonlabour

Saved 2 years ago with the help of a loan from your Labour Council…

Political tides ebb and flow, often leaving little that is lasting behind. An exception is the Preston Model of Community Wealth Building, which has already made an outsized contribution—no matter what happens next in the corridors of Preston City Council. democracycollaborative.org/blogs/the-pres…

A sad farewell to Mel Close and Pav Akhtar from Preston Labour group. We thank them for their contribution to the cause and we know they will continue to champion their communities in various roles 🌹👏

Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I have been re-elected as the Garrison councillor. Your support, trust, and encouragement mean the world to me. I’m truly grateful for every conversation, every message, and every person who stood beside this campaign. @prestonlabour

To the residents of DEEPDALE. “I am truly honoured and humbled to be re-elected as a councillor for Deepdale Ward” Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me. Whether you voted for me or not I promise to work hard for every resident in the ward. #Preston Labour🌺

Thank you to the residents of Fishwick and Frenchwood for putting your confidence in me by re-electing me to Preston City Council. I will continue to advocate for you and support the Council with its progressive policies.

@jlthorne_ @prestonlabour Thanks Jess.

@MatthewBrownLab @prestonlabour Good luck, Matt. Very few socialists have worked as hard to revamp and improve local govt, despite all the constraints. Spent a lot of time working in Preston, and it's one of the few areas in the country where the high st doesn't seem to be free fall decline.

Local elections are a referendum on local priorities. We are not electing politicians to Westminster. At @prestonlabour we have ended austerity at the city council and are pursuing one of the most radical local economic agenda's in the country. This supports democratic ownership, using land and assets for the public good, supporting higher wages and maximising new social and affordable housing alongside a massive £1.8m cost of living package. To continue this work we are defending these seats to retain control of Preston City Council. #VoteLabour in #Preston on Thursday, May 7th 🌹.

We have campaigned on our record and our manifesto. Today Reform are posting about ‘15 minute cities’ which have NEVER been discussed in Preston. Vote for those who rely on hard work not lies.

Been out all day taking the fight to Reform UK in #Preston. Only Labour can stop Reform here and continue our progressive agenda. Polling stations open to 10pm🌹.

These are just a snapshot of the messages I’ve received today - people can be so kind and the support is appreciated. 🌹❤️@prestonlabour #Localelections #localcouncillor #Armedforceschampion

Cllr Saksena working on his last election day as he steps down to retire after 40 years service to the community. 🗳️ Vote today for Michael MCGowan in Ribbleton Ward to replace him 🌹 @prestonlabour

It’s Voting Day today 🗳️ If you’re in Preston, make your voice heard and vote Preston Labour for a stronger, fairer future for our communities. Every vote matters, polls are opening soon, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. @prestonlabour