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
About proposals to use Leyland Hotel for asylum seekers accommodation 3rd April 2022 In recent weeks, I have raised concerns on behalf of Leyland residents directly with Government over the proposal agreed by the local Labour Council to use the... Local News
Explore South Ribble's Tourist Hotspots during this English Tourism Week 25th March 2022 With it being such lovely weather in South Ribble this weekend – why not visit one of our fantastic local attractions with your family and friends. I personally... Local News
Celebrating the work of our local Jobcentre in Leyland 24th March 2022 I recently visited Leyland Job Centre and spoke with Heather, the relationship manager, who has received an OBE for the great work that she does within her role... Local News
New Training Academy Bringing Jobs and Skills to Leyland 22nd March 2022 I recently visited the site of Recycling Lives new training academy in Leyland. The Terry Jackson Academy will be used to induct new employees and upskill... Local News
Lending a helping hand to support local residents 18th March 2022 Today, I hosted a constituency surgery with South Ribble residents. My team and I are here to provide support and advice. I often host advice surgeries on a... Local News
Leyland Cross Chippy recognised as a local favourite by South Ribble residents 15th March 2022 If you love chips and gravy as much as I do, make sure to get yourself down to Leyland Cross Fish and Chips. In a recent survey carried out by the Lancashire... Local News
Brilliant business bringing jobs to our local area. 11th March 2022 Today was the official opening of Freedom Heat Pumps’ new distribution centre and it was an honour to attend alongside Bean Beanland, the Chair of the Heat Pump... Local News
It was great to be grilled by the excellent students of Runshaw College. 11th March 2022 Earlier this week, I took part in Runshaw College’s Question Time event. The room was packed, with well over one hundred people in attendance. The students came... Local News
My team and I are always here to help 8th March 2022 It was really lovely to meet one constituent who was kind enough to bring me some flowers to thank me for everything that my team and I did to help her get into... Local News