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
New measures to combat the rise in retail crime 10th April 2024 It’s brilliant news that the government is safeguarding our hardworking staff and businesses by: Investing £55 million in facial recognition technology to... Westminster News
Extra funding for adult social care 9th April 2024 Fantastic news that Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB are getting extra funding for adult social care. They will receive £560,320 to strengthen community support... Local News
Animal Welfare Bill 8th April 2024 Important update for all animal lovers! Fantastic to see that the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill passed another stage to becoming law... Westminster News
Animal Welfare Bill 8th April 2024 Important update for all animal lovers! Fantastic to see that the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill passed another stage to becoming law... Westminster News
Working hard for all in South Ribble 7th April 2024 2024 has been busy and lots of you have been in touch with questions and concerns. So far this year, myself and my team have: Helped over 580 people with their... Local News
Q&As across South Ribble 6th April 2024 Over the last few months, I have held Q&As across South Ribble. I’ve been to Croston, Eccleston, Longton, Mawdesley, Middleforth, New Longton and Penwortham so... Local News
Nominate local Community Payback projects for offenders 5th April 2024 Community Payback is an alternative to custodial sentencing. Convicted criminals do over 5 million hours of community payback every year. The projects they work... Local News
Reforms to apprenticeships 4th April 2024 Exciting news for small businesses and aspiring apprentices in South Ribble. I am a strong advocate for the importance of apprenticeships. Since 2010, the... Westminster News
Funding for Leyland Leisure Centre 3rd April 2024 Fantastic news for Leyland Leisure Centre At last year’s Spring Budget we announced over £60 million of funding for public swimming pools. I am very pleased to... Local News