After lobbying Government Ministers about the benefits of re-opening Midge Hall railway station near Leyland, Katherine is delighted that the highly demanded station has been shortlisted on Restoring Your Railway Fund’s list of stations to potentially re-open.
The Government has announced tourism and visitor attractions will reopen in England from 4 July.
Up to 420 businesses in South Ribble will benefit, following local MP’s support for reopening.
Katherine has shown her support for this year’s Armed Forces Day which takes place on Saturday (27 June) to commemorate the service of men and women in the Armed Forces.
South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher has shown her support for this year’s Armed Forces Day which takes place on Saturday (27 June) to commemorate the service of men and women in the Armed Forces.
South Ribble has received unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. 10,800 jobs have been protected through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, with Government grants covering 80 per cent of people’s wages, up to £2,500 a month.
During Carers Week 2020 Katherine Fletcher MP is inviting residents and businesses across in the community to recognise the vital contribution made by unpaid carers in South Ribble.
A new discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme, following up on the Chancellors promise that the Government will do “whatever it takes”.
