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
The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan is in Westminster 7th March 2022 As a university that hosts many students from South Ribble, I was really impressed to see student representation from the University of Central Lancashire at... Local News
Discussing Government investment into Runshaw College with fantastic Principal Clare Russell 7th March 2022 Last week, I visited Runshaw College to speak with the Principal about their exciting plans to further improve the college. This institution is a first class... Local News
The Government is rewriting the rules to get more arts funding outside of London and the South-East. 25th February 2022 Our community in South Ribble has loads of fabulous groups doing plays, art and music. Historically, the money for this has been over concentrated in London and... Local News
Delighted to welcome the new Chief Executive of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 23rd February 2022 I want to thank Kevin McGee, the Chief Executive of the Trust, for coming to Westminster to discuss healthcare in our local area. It was fantastic to hear the... Local News
Leyland Cadets Excel in Teambuilding and Character Building 21st February 2022 It was fantastic to meet and chat with cadets, volunteers and Comdt Colonel Gareth Wright on a visit to the Leyland Detachment of the Lancashire Army Cadet... Local News
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 11th February 2022 In South Ribble, we have some fantastic apprenticeship programmes and many talented apprentices learning new skills and driving their lives forward. Today, I... Local News
South Ribble pupils are public speaking stars 31st January 2022 I absolutely loved attending the public speaking competition hosted by Hoole St Michael C of E Primary School. Pupils from Hoole St Michael, Tarleton Academy... Local News
Five of our local schools have joined together to create a new foundation trust. 21st January 2022 Yesterday, I visited Lostock Hall Community Primary School to meet with the headteachers who have founded the Axia Learning Alliance. The trust has been set up... Local News
Flood prevention in #Penwortham - Works Starting in the next few weeks 6th January 2022 I met Andy our local man from the Environment Agency to review the works to prevent future flooding. It's part of a £40m government investment in the River... Local News
