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
Local cafe Tastebuds at the Wharf wins Consumer Award for Lancashire 27th September 2023 Huge congratulations to Lisa and the team at Tastebuds at the Wharf in Rufford for winning The Consumer Award for Lancashire. Not only is Tastebuds a great... Local News
Katherine Fletcher celebrates Leyland Trucks at the heart of our national automotive success 20th September 2023 Leyland has been making trucks since 1896, at the heart of the Leyland industrial community. Not only does the company have a rich heritage but it is forging... Local News
The Great British Insulation Scheme has launched 19th September 2023 Upgrading homes to be more energy efficient is the best long-term solution for reducing energy costs, tackling fuel poverty, and keeping warm and healthy in... Westminster News
Katherine Fletcher calls for multi-agency approach to match excellent work of Lancashire Police 18th September 2023 Government uplifts putting more police on the street, Andrew Snowden, Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner launching Op Centurion using money seized from... Local News
Best of British: Katherine Fletcher calls for supermarkets to highlight the very best of produce by incorporating a ‘Buy British’ section online 14th September 2023 With Back British Farming Day this week, I am supporting a call for supermarkets to highlight the very best of produce by incorporating a ‘Buy British’ section... Westminster News
Katherine Fletcher congratulates three local winners of Radio Lancashire’s Make A Difference Awards 13th September 2023 This weekend I was delighted to be at the Radio Lancashire Make A Difference Awards and I want to say congratulations to our three local winners and to all... Local News
Nitrous Oxide banned 12th September 2023 Today we've banned Nitrous Oxide, classifying it as a Class C controlled substance. Possession of which can now result in up to two years in prison or an... Westminster News
23 years of the Football Foundation in South Ribble 11th September 2023 For 23 years The Football Foundation has been helping to deliver great places to play in South Ribble and across the country. Every community deserves access to... Local News
Two South Ribble raised MPs and the MP for South Ribble celebrating our fantastic pubs 6th September 2023 Two South Ribble raised MPs and the MP for South Ribble celebrating our fantastic pubs. I've loved getting round so many this summer! Thanks to Minister... Local News