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Block management in Preston, Penwortham and Longton

Preston became a city in 2002. With Penwortham and Longton south of the Ribble, it marks the northern end of the area we cover from Southport.

Block and leasehold management in Preston, Penwortham and Longton. We look after blocks of flats and estates here for resident management companies, Right to Manage companies, freeholders and residents, from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport.

About Preston, Penwortham and Longton

Preston station is on the West Coast Main Line and is Lancashire’s busiest. The city also has direct access to the M6.

Preston has 11 conservation areas, including Avenham, Winckley Square, Fishergate Hill, Market Place and Fulwood. Some have Article 4 directions.

Penwortham has three conservation areas: Greenbank Road, Penwortham St Mary’s and Rawstorne Road. Longton has its own parish council and is one of South Ribble’s Western Parishes.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has stations at Preston, Fulwood and Penwortham, and its headquarters is in Fulwood.

Heritage and conservation

  • 11 conservation areas in Preston, including Avenham, Winckley Square and Fishergate Hill
  • Greenbank Road, Penwortham St Mary’s and Rawstorne Road conservation areas in Penwortham
Councils are changingThe government has announced that Lancashire’s 15 councils will be replaced by 4 new councils from 1 April 2028, subject to Parliament. Preston is due to join Lancaster and Ribble Valley. Until then, your current council stays the same.

Worth looking out for

  • City-centre blocks. Taller buildings may be higher-risk buildings that must be registered.
  • Article 4 directions. Check before changing windows, doors or boundaries in a conservation area.
  • Major works. Larger projects need proper consultation with leaseholders first.

Every building is different. Book a call back and we’ll talk you through what matters for yours.

Questions people ask

Do you provide block management in Preston, Penwortham and Longton?
Yes. We provide block management, estate management and leasehold services in Preston, Penwortham and Longton from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport. Our qualified team looks after budgets, repairs, safety checks and accounts, and you can choose full management or AJ Lite.
What do Lancashire's council changes mean for us?
The government has announced that Lancashire's 15 councils will be replaced by 4 new councils from 1 April 2028, subject to Parliament. Preston is due to join Lancaster and Ribble Valley. Until then, your current council stays the same.
Does Longton have a conservation area?
No. Penwortham has three: Greenbank Road, Penwortham St Mary's and Rawstorne Road. Preston has 11, including Avenham, Winckley Square and Fishergate Hill.
Which council and fire service cover Preston, Penwortham and Longton?
Preston City Council (Preston); South Ribble Borough Council (Penwortham and Longton). Fire and rescue: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

General information about the law in England, not legal advice. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.

Local contacts

CouncilPreston City Council (Preston); South Ribble Borough Council (Penwortham and Longton)
Fire and rescueLancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Your managing agentAnthony James, Hoghton Street, Southport, 01704 545 800

Services for Preston, Penwortham and Longton

Full block managementChanging your agentSection 20 major works

Nearby areas we cover

Block management in Hesketh Bank and TarletonBlock management in Ormskirk and AughtonAll areas we cover

Guides for Preston, Penwortham and Longton

Building safetyIs my building a higher-risk building?The 18 metre and seven-storey test, and what follows.Directors and RTMHow to change your managing agentNotice periods, handover and the first 90 days.EstatesFreehold estate charges: new rights on the wayTransparency and challenge rights for homeowners on private estates.Service chargesSection 20 consultation, step by stepWhen it applies, what each notice means, and what could change.
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Sources

Preston City Council: context of Preston and the councilPreston City Council: conservation areasSouth Ribble Borough Council: conservation areasSouth Ribble Borough Council: Western ParishesLancashire Fire and Rescue Service: your local stationPreston City Council: local government reorganisation in LancashireGOV.UK: criteria for being a higher-risk building (occupation phase)

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Free, no-obligation proposals for blocks and estates. We’d love to hear from you.

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