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
Join the Ribble Rivers Trust and Help Protect our EnvironmentJoin the Ribble Rivers Trust and Help Protect our Environment 19th May 2022 It was really fantastic to get out and about with the Ribble Rivers Trust last week (and doing an impromptu litter pick!) Ribble Rivers Trust are a local... Local News
Katherine Fletcher MP Raises the Leyland Police Response Unit at Prime Minister's Questions 18th May 2022 Katherine Fletcher MP: I thank the Prime Minister for visiting us in Leyland a couple of weeks ago. As he knows, when we knock on doors, we find that crime and... Speeches in Parliament
Boosting Careers with New T Levels - Now Available at Runshaw College Sixth Form Centre 13th May 2022 Last night I got to attend a fantastic event at Runshaw College Sixth Form Centre showcasing the different T Levels they offer. It was a great opportunity for... Local News
Ulnes Walton Third Prison Survey Results 11th May 2022 After many residents contacted me to express their views on the proposals, I conducted a survey which was available on my website and distributed by post to a... Opinions
Girls in South Ribble Want the Same Opportunities as Boys 7th May 2022 Yesterday I got to watch these talented girls play a match as part of The FA #LetGirlsPlay campaign. This campaign is all about breaking down the barriers and... Local News
Reducing Power Cuts in Banks & West Lancs 6th May 2022 Last week I met with Electricity North West and I got to see the installation of new cables and equipment to stop power outages in the area (many caused by bird... Local News
No to Third Prison Plans in Ulnes Walton 6th May 2022 An appeal was launched by the Ministry of Justice to challenge Chorley Council planning committee’s rejection of the proposal for the construction of a third... Local News
Working with Local Farmers and Growers to Tackle Key Issues 30th April 2022 We have an excellent community of farmers and growers who are such an asset to South Ribble. It was great to meet with them recently to discuss the Seasonal... Local News
Listening to the next generation tell me how they plan on saving our planet 29th April 2022 This week I got the chance to meet with the fabulous pupils at Cop Lane C.E. Primary School, who had loads of excellent, insightful questions on how we can make... Local News