Midge Hall Station Debate in Parliament Thursday, 18 April, 2024 I continue to fight for the reopening of Midge Hall Station and the removal of the buffers at Ormskirk. We need a route from Preston to Liverpool without having to go via Wigan. I requested a debate to raise the issue and this took place yesterday. Damien Moore, The MP for Southport, also spoke to argue for reinstating the Burscough Curves. The key to reopening Midge Hall, where trains stop but... Westminster News
Funding bid opportunity for local groups 16th April 2024 Great news that the Landfill Communities Fund (part of the Lancashire Environmental Fund) is open for expressions of interest. This fund awards money to... Local News
Meeting with No Whispers CIC 15th April 2024 Could your organisation benefit from training about how to spot signs of child exploitation and how to prevent it? I met Karen from No Whispers CIC last week to... Local News
Out and about during recess 14th April 2024 It’s been a busy recess for me. I went to Royal Preston Hospital to meet Silas Nicholls, the new Chief Exec of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation... Local News
Meeting with Talkin' Tables 11th April 2024 I went to visit a fantastic charity who help combat loneliness yesterday. Talkin' Tables operate around the UK with lots of locations locally. Anyone is invited... 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