South Ribble

South Ribble is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland. The borough also includes the town of Penwortham and several villages. Many of the built-up areas in the borough form part of the wider Preston built-up area. The neighbouring districts are Preston, Ribble Valley, Blackburn with Darwen, Chorley, West Lancashire and Fylde. History The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of two former districts and parts of a third, which were abolished at the same time: Leyland Urban District Preston Rural District (parishes of Cuerdale, Farington, Hutton, Little Hoole, Longton, Much Hoole, Penwortham and Samlesbury only, rest split between Preston and Ribble Valley) Walton-le-Dale Urban District (which included Bamber Bridge) The new district was named South Ribble, reflecting the fact that the River Ribble forms its northern boundary. The new district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.