Update on the Tram Bridge Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 Fantastic to see that work on the Tram Bridge is starting soon. The new structure links Preston city centre and South Ribble over the River Ribble. This project will be delivered by Preston City Council using part of the Government’s £20m Levelling Up funding allocation from the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC), together with an additional £1 million funding from... Local News
Working hard for all in South Ribble last year 4th January 2024 2023 was a busy year and lots of you got in touch with questions and concerns. Myself and my team have: Helped almost 7,000 people with their cases Looked after... Local News
Please fill in my fireworks survey 3rd January 2024 What are your thoughts about fireworks? I love a good firework display, but I also know how difficult fireworks can be for those with pets or livestock... Local News
Local apprenticeship opportunities 2nd January 2024 Thinking about an apprenticeship? National Grid UK and BAE Systems have opened applications for 2024's intake of apprentices. They sound like exciting... Local News
Presenting my Christmas card to the Prime Minister 24th December 2023 Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas When I met Rishi Sunak to give him South Ribble’s Christmas card, he was very impressed and told me to congratulate Isaac... Westminster News
Please fill in my flooding survey 23rd December 2023 Please do complete my flooding survey to help me hold to account all of the responsible agencies for water in South Ribble. I am holding a flood summit early... Local News
Meeting with the Department for Work and Pensions 22nd December 2023 It was great to talk to the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP about the buoyant labour market in Leyland and how quickly unemployed people are returning to... Local News
Visit to Leyland Trucks 21st December 2023 I loved driving and reverse parallel parking Leyland Trucks largest XG+ vehicle last week. Not only did I get to drive a truck, but I also got to sign the... Local News
New Longton Q & A 19th December 2023 Meeting New Longton locals to answer Questions was brilliant last Friday. Some of the Qs included: Net Zero – we talked about energy security, our energy mix &... Local News
5,600 new full-time jobs to be created at Lancashire Central site 14th December 2023 Planning permission has been granted to Lancashire County Council and Maple Grove Developments for an employment site at Lancashire Central which will create 5... Local News