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
Penwortham Priory Academy receiving Government funding from the Schools Improvement Fund 23rd May 2023 Fantastic news that funding from the Schools Improvement Fund has been awarded to Penwortham Priory Academy. I recently helped open the new building at Tarleton... Local News
Meeting constituents in Leyland and Penwortham 22nd May 2023 On Friday I was out and about meeting constituents in Leyland and Penwortham. Thanks to everyone who came out to ask questions, share their views and let me... Local News
Statement from South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher regarding TransPennine Express 15th May 2023 I welcome the government stepping in to strip this company of its franchise. My postbag is full of exasperated passengers in Leyland and Preston who are at... Local News
15 million GP appointments freed up by new pharmacy measures 9th May 2023 Today's announcement that more medicines will be available direct from the pharmacies, like Facer in Longton, will relieve pressure on our hardworking GPs by... Westminster News
Postal vote issues for South Ribble residents 2nd May 2023 Postal vote issues for South Ribble residents I understand it’s possible thousands of South Ribble residents are yet to receive their postal votes. I’ve been... Local News
Katherine Fletcher welcomes West Lancashire Light Railway Trust Chairman Mike Spall to No 10 Downing Street 24th April 2023 West Lancashire Light Railway Trust Chairman Mike Spall has been honoured at a Downing Street reception after South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher nominated him... Westminster News
Speaking to Local Constituents in Ulnes Walton 4th March 2023 Great to be out and about in #ulneswalton to speak with local constituents. No to the third prison and the massive need for better public transport were raised... Local News
Speaking on Women's Football in Parliament 25th February 2023 It's absolutely fantastic that the Government has established a new, independent regulator for football following the fan-led review. It'll make sure that we... Speeches in Parliament
Grabbing a drink at Thyme on the Yarrow with the Minister for Employment 24th February 2023 Great to stop in at Thyme on the Yarrow with Guy Opperman MP, the Minister for Employment, recently on his visit to South Ribble for a coffee and one of their... Local News
