Community Litter Pick
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Projects completed in 2025 by your Parish Council / PPFT
4 x new street lights installed on the Playing Field
3 x new gates on Nuns Walk
1 x new bus shelter on Sproatley Road
2 x new grit bins donated by Beal Homes
8 x lamp posts with festive lighting wraps
1 x new allotment gate
Part funding towards play area fencing received
VE Day funding received
2 x swing seats and matting replaced on the play area
Projects to carry forward into 2026 include:
Tree works in the cemetery and churchyard
ANPR cameras
Community Speed Watch Team
Extend the festive lighting display
Pavilion refurbishment
Installation of a new inclusive roundabout in the play area
CCTV to the Pavilion
New grass cutter / tractor
Water supply to Weghill Allotment site
Allotment competition
3 x new notice boards
Community Award
All projects are subject to budget constraints and funding applications.
Congratulations to the winners of the best decorated window in Preston, for Christmas 2025. The winners from Rands Estate were presented with a cash prize, a bottle of wine and a certificate. The winners donated £20.00 back towards the Church Clock fund.
Residents Survey - Have your say...
East Riding resident engagement
We would like you to let us know which council services matter to you and your family.
This is the second phase of our resident engagement survey and we would like to hear from those who didn’t take part last year, as well as listening to what has changed for those who have already participated.
The information you share with us will be used to inform the development of the council business plan, policies, strategies and the services that we offer.
You can take part in the survey through the link below, and please share this with your friends and neighbours too
Resident engagement survey Click to the left to open the survey.
Preston WILL REMEMBER THEM
Caution!
Please ensure you are instructing a qualified stonemason to carry out any cleaning, inscription or repair works on your loved ones headstone.
Preston Parish Council are aware that non-approved works are being carried out in local cemeteries.
All reputable and qualified stonemasons are registered with us and submit an application to us prior to any work
being approved in our cemetery.
We obtain their qualifications, associated memberships and insurance details before permitting such works to ensure they are working to the current standards.
Please seek advice from us before you instruct and spend money on a non-approved worker. They are not permitted to work in our cemetery without our written approval.
Playing Field Trustees
On Sunday 4th May a working party of Councillors, residents and children came together
to re-lay safety play matting, clean down play equipment and litter picking the field.
Several bags of rubbish were collected.
PLEASE TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME WITH YOU.
* 4 new streets lights have been installed in April 2025.
* A dog Prohibition Order for the playing field has been applied for.
* Fencing around the play area is the next step.
Humber Hydrogen Pipeline. Public Consultation.
Click title above for the latest consultation poster.
East Riding of Yorkshire & The Local Government boundary Commission for England
THE OUTCOME OF THE COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW, WILL AFFECT RESIDENT'S OF PRESTON.
There is already a proposal to reduce ward councillor representation from 3 to 2 members.
There are also proposals for Preston South becoming a part of Hedon - Geographically that may look sensible, however, there are other implications to those remaining in the Preston boundary.
We would encourage residents to view: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/east-riding-yorkshire
https://wwwhttps://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/east-riding-yorkshire.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/east-riding-yorkshire
Promote the review in your area with our promotional poster
Preston Church Clock
We are delighted to see the church clock working again, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the church warden and a volunteer resident who spent several hours working on the clock motors / mechanisms. This was done at no cost to the Council, saving us hundreds of pounds. I am confident the residents of Preston will join the Preston Council Council in thanking them both for their kindness and generosity in carrying this work out for everyone's benefit.
INTERESTING FACTS: DID YOU KNOW?
There are 38 steps from the ground floor to the clock room plus 24 steps from the clock room to the bell room and another 20 steps from the bell room to the church roof. That's a lot of steps taken when carrying out clock repairs, regular maintenance checks and works, time adjustments and flag changes.
Our clock warden should be praised for his commitment and service to the village. Thank you.
DOG FOULING
Public Space Protection Order 2025
Preston Parish Council has applied for a Dog Prohibition Order on the Preston Playing Field and Children's Play Area.
Complaints for 'dogs off the lead' and the amount of 'dog foul' far outweigh the call for us to to do just nothing.
We have also contacted all nine Ward Councillors representing our neighbouring towns and parishes asking them to put pressure on East Riding Council to improve the dire situation of irresponsible dog owners not picking up after their dogs in public spaces.
Your thoughts on this are welcome - either for or against. Please email or write in to the parish clerk, who is collating feedback from the residents of Preston.
OPERATION SNAP
YOU can submit video evidence of driving offences direct to the police.
Operation Snap is a secure online platform that allows you to submit video evidence of driving offences that you or other members of the public have witnessed. Its purpose is to improve road safety and to prosecute those that place others at risk. The service has been produced with the support of the Department for Transport.
The online service allows us to effectively deal with the footage recorded by members of the public in a safe and secure way, whilst making the investigation process simple and straightforward. We have a determined and robust approach to policing the roads and we’ll take every opportunity to make them safer for everyone.
This portal can only be used for driving offences, it is not for submitting footage of Road Traffic Collisions or public order offences, and is not for reporting crime.
It’s easy for people to engage in Operation Snap and processes have been designed to run smoothly. Operation Snap is not asking you to go out and detect offences for us, but we will deal with any you find.
Operation Snap has one desired outcome: making our roads safer.
For other crime reporting methods, please see our main report it page.
In an emergency always dial 999 where there is a threat to life or a crime in progress, for non-emergencies dial 101.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Dog Walkers - Preston Playing Field
**Preston Playing Field: A Reminder for Dog Walkers**
Preston Parish Council are reminding residents that dogs are not allowed on the Preston Playing Field. This rule, enforced for safety and hygiene reasons, aims to ensure that the playing field remains a clean and secure environment for all users, particularly children and sports teams.
The playing field is a popular spot for local sports events and recreational activities. Allowing dogs in this area poses several risks, including potential injuries from dog bites or accidents caused by dogs running loose. Additionally, dog waste, even when picked up, can leave residues that create health hazards, especially for young children who frequently play on the grass.
Signage is clearly posted around the playing field to remind dog owners of this rule.
Residents are urged to report any violations to maintain the playing field as a safe, welcoming place for everyone. The council's website (https://eastriding.gov.uk), provides a user-friendly platform where you can report issues directly. For immediate concerns or if you prefer speaking directly to someone, you can call the dog warden on 01482 393939.
By adhering to these rules, the community can continue to enjoy the many benefits that Preston Playing Field offers.