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
Katherine Fletcher meets with Health Secretary on New Hospital design 5th September 2023 Fantastic to have the opportunity to look at designs for the New Hospital Programme with Health Secretary Steve Barclay. The new hospital that will replace... Local News
End of summer and back to Parliament 4th September 2023 I am back in Parliament today after a great summer out and about, getting to spend time with business owners, local police, health workers and most importantly... Local News
Out with local Councillors in Longton 2nd September 2023 Getting out and meeting local people and local Councillors in Longton was a highlight of the summer, we had the weather and the company. Working with great... Local News
Eccleston Caffe Manna at heart of community 1st September 2023 Angela has built Caffe Manna up to be at the centre of the community in the Carrington Centre in Eccleston. A great example of a local business thriving and... Local News
Katherine Fletcher MP meeting with local business owners 31st August 2023 Over the summer I have been meeting a lot of local business owners, seeing how they do things and listening to their concerns and hopes for the future. Preston... Local News
Restoration at The Fleece Inn Penwortham 30th August 2023 The Fleece on Liverpool Road in Penwortham has been serving locals since the early 1700s and recently has been in need of some TLC. That's why I'm so glad that... Local News
Regular MP surgeries in South Ribble 29th August 2023 It's been fantastic to get out across South Ribble over the summer, to meet so many of you and to hear what's important for you in our area. Thank you to... Local News
Once in a generation upgrade to healthcare for people in South Ribble 26th August 2023 Last week we welcomed Health Minister Lord Markham to talk about plans for a new hospital to replace the current Royal Preston. This will provide a once in a... Local News
Takeaway licensing rules extended for pubs and bars throughout England and Wales 25th August 2023 Our local pubs are at the heart of our communities - almost like the village living room. I know how important they are and so does the Government. That's why... Local News
