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 welcomes South Ribble Business Champion to No10 13th June 2023 MP Katherine Fletcher has taken the leader of one of South Ribble’s most iconic businesses to Downing Street to meet the Chancellor at a Local Business... Westminster News
Katherine Fletcher visits local employer Dr Oetker 12th June 2023 I’m delighted to have visited Dr. Oetker’s UK manufacturing facility, that has been operating in Leyland since 2009. The commitment from Dr. Oetker to provide... Local News
Banks drop in surgery announced 10th June 2023 Next Friday I will be holding a drop in surgery in Banks alongside local councillors and Police Community Support Officers. Feel free to drop in and raise an... Local News
Katherine Fletcher welcomes local college head to Westminster 8th June 2023 Katherine Fletcher has met with the principal of Runshaw College Clare Russell in Westminster to discuss vocational courses like T Levels and apprenticeships... Local News
Remembering the fallen and celebrating their successors on D Day anniversary 6th June 2023 June 6th 1944, 79 years ago today, was a momentous day for the world, for the UK and for Lancashire. 288 officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion The South... Local News
Katherine Fletcher MP chairing a panel at NRG Conference 2023 6th June 2023 I'm really looking forward to chairing a panel at the Northern Research Group Conference this week. This will be a great opportunity to discuss how we unleash... Westminster News
Katherine Fletcher meets managing director of Avanti West Coast to discuss poor service 30th May 2023 Tell me what you think of local transport links here: https://www.katherinefletcher.uk/campaigns/improving-transport-links South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher... Local News
New Hospital in South Ribble 25th May 2023 The Government announcement today puts to bed any fears there would be one super hospital serving both Lancaster and Preston miles from most residents. The... Local News
£2 bus fare cap extended to October and extra funding for buses in Lancashire 24th May 2023 When it comes to public transport, while railways can get you into our area, the chances are that once you're here you get about by bus. I'm really pleased to... Local News
