Elizabeth Park opening Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 It was good to be at the opening of the new Elizabeth Park in Bolton town centre last week. The thing I particularly appreciated was the number of new flats and houses being built in the town centre, which is a key part of its regeneration and also an indication of all the houses that would’ve been built on our greenspaces if the Conservatives on Bolton Council hadn’t delivered. The redevelopment... Local News
Please be mindful this lambing season 24th March 2024 Whether you enjoy getting out for a walk or going for a run, the Bolton West constituency is home to some wonderful countryside. During lambing season we can... Articles
Horwich Health Centre progress 23rd March 2024 It is great to see more progress being made with Horwich Health Centre with the windows now being installed, along with internal fittings. When completed, it... Local News
Loco Works spine road progress 23rd March 2024 Having invited the Secretary of State to Horwich to secure £12m for the Loco Works spine road, it is good to see even more progress being made. When the road is... Local News
Chequerbent Roundabout 20th March 2024 When Bolton Council approved the development of Bluebell Walk in Westhoughton, it was on the condition that a road between Platt Lane and Chequerbent roundabout... Local News
The Football Governance Bill 19th March 2024 Bolton Wanderers are a fantastic club, with a proud history and are at the beating heart of the community. In 2019 the club found itself in major difficulties... Local News
What is a 'leaky dam'? 19th March 2024 When it was announced that the Smithills Estate will be part of a £25m Government-funded program for natural flood management, constituents got in touch with me... Local News
Chris' March 2024 newsletter: Older Persons' Fair, IX Wireless and flood prevention 18th March 2024 The Older Persons Fair I held at Brookfield Hall in Westhoughton was an amazing success though it is always rather difficult for me to judge. The stall holders... Newsletters
Bolton West Crime Surveys 16th March 2024 I’d like to thank the hundreds of constituents who have replied to my crime survey. I have regular meetings with the local Superintendent and I use what you say... Local News
Daisy Hill Railway Station Car Park Closures 15th March 2024 Whilst I am delighted to have secured funding for the new lift at Daisy Hill Railway Station, I am surprised, as are many local residents, at the impact this... Local News