MP gives speech in Parliament about hospice funding Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 One of the greatest impacts Covid-19 lockdowns had was to disrupt funding activities for so many of our favourite charities, including the hospice movement. When people couldn't do a sponsored walk, parachute jump or pop into their local charity shops, charities lost a huge source of their income. Whilst hospices such as Bolton Hospice, Wigan & Leigh Hospice and Derian House value the independence... Articles
The next general election will be an odd one with little on Labour's plans 13th April 2024 Every other day, Labour is calling for the General Election to be held. On its timing, the only certainty is that it is going to be later this year as the Prime... Articles
Development could mean land is lost 13th April 2024 After ten years of waiting, the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework has now been passed by Bolton Council. The devolution of house building and industrial... Articles
MP meets Minister for Rail in Bolton 10th April 2024 When Huw Merriman, the Minister for Rail and Regional Infrastructure, visited Bolton, I took the opportunity to press for more investment locally. With the... Local News
Donate Blood 9th April 2024 Really important article in the Bolton News calling for more people to step forward to donate blood. I have my appointment on Thursday. Follow the link if you... Local News
Daisy Hill Station Update 3rd April 2024 Local residents got in touch to raise concerns about the extent of the building work and the disruption to car parking at Daisy Hill Railway Station. Having... Local News
IX Wireless Update 2nd April 2024 Having raised the concerns of many constituents with Bolton Council and local Government in general and having a far better understanding of ‘permitted... Local News
Chris visits the Anderton Centre 31st March 2024 It was great to visit the Anderton Centre last week to see pupils compete in the national skills competition. The event was organised by Bolton College and it... Local News
Labour brewing a recipe for disaster 30th March 2024 Who would have thought that Margaret Thatcher and her values would have become central to the debate for this coming General Election? It is even more... Articles
MP Hikes the Pike! 30th March 2024 Wonderful to see so many enjoy the Spring weather and walk to the Pike. Local News