Five of our local schools have joined together to create a new foundation trust. 21st January 2022 Yesterday, I visited Lostock Hall Community Primary School to meet with the headteachers who have founded the Axia Learning Alliance. The trust has been set up... Local News
Flood prevention in #Penwortham - Works Starting in the next few weeks 6th January 2022 I met Andy our local man from the Environment Agency to review the works to prevent future flooding. It's part of a £40m government investment in the River... Local News
Christmasin style with the wonderful volunteers West Lancashire Light Railway 22nd December 2021 Today was the last day of the fabulous and festive Santa trains run by the community of volunteers at Hesketh Bank's best railway. I joined them on Sunday and... Local News
This years champion of my Christmas Card competition is Fynn Shackleford of Mawdesley St Peter's CE Primary School. 17th December 2021 Today it was fabulous to present him with his framed winners certificate, House of Commons teddy prize and here he is showing assembly his winning design. I... Local News
Local Business Alert 4th December 2021 Third generation family manufacturing business, Bamford Mills in Leyland, showed me around their fantastic site on Friday. Bamford Mills uses local suppliers... Local News
Local Advice Surgery 30th November 2021 Thank you to everyone who came along to my fortnightly surgery on Saturday in Leyland. Issues raised with me included: Healthcare Police Supporting our... Local News
GP surgeries are open for face-to-face, telephone and online appointments, all with COVID-safe measures across South Ribble. 29th November 2021 I went down to the Longton Health Centre, Lancashire and met the amazing team of NHS staff there. They have worked hugely hard during the pandemic but sadly are... Local News
Friends of Eccleston Library 27th November 2021 It's #Lancashireday today - highlighting all things great about our historic county. One of the best things about us is our communities. I saw this first hand... Local News
Mentoring young people in South Ribble 19th November 2021 Today I joined a mentoring session with 16-year old Monty from Runshaw College Sixth Form Centre, who has already done great work to better our communities... Local News