Protecting our Green Spaces Monday, 29 April, 2024 Housing and planning is always one of the most contentious topics. There is demand for affordable houses, a desire to protect our local greenspaces and the need to get the right infrastructure. Too often, Bolton Council have not got the balance right and I have worked with residents to oppose developments at Bowlands Hey in Westhoughton, Hulton Park, Horwich Golf Course and on Captains Clough... Articles
Remembrance in Hulton 9th November 2023 It was great to be out in Hulton last weekend putting up poppies with Shafi Patel, ahead of Remembrance Sunday. I am grateful to all the volunteers across... Local News
Chris welcomes a Westhoughton banking hub 9th November 2023 With the withdrawal of banks from our high street, it is welcome news that Westhoughton is getting a banking hub. Whilst a decision has not yet been made on the... Local News
Chris visits Lostock Primary School during UK Parliament Week 9th November 2023 It was fantastic to kick off UK Parliament Week with a visit to Lostock Primary School on Monday. The pupils asked some terrific questions and it was great to... Local News
150th anniversary of Wingates Band 8th November 2023 The Wingates Brass Band celebrated their 150th anniversary with a superb concert at Bolton Parish Church last weekend. It was a wonderful evening of music to... Local News
Chris re-opens the Victoria Pub in Westhoughton 7th November 2023 On Friday last week, I was delighted to re-open the Victoria Pub in Westhoughton. It was great to meet the hard working team who have invested so much time to... Local News
Older Persons’ Fair 6th November 2023 A big thank you to everyone who came to my Older Persons’ Fair last week. It was fantastic to see so many organisations and charities come together in one room... Local News
Another war will add to grim toll of lives taken 5th November 2023 The horror of war has stalked a corner of Europe for five hundred days and counting. We have seen the bloodshed and the cruelty and our hearts bleed for those... Articles
We need a sober approach to conflict resolution 3rd November 2023 We were shocked to see the horrors of war inflicted on the people of Ukraine last year and to witness its ongoing barbarism and cruelty. Who would have thought... Articles
Extending the £2 bus fare cap 1st November 2023 Following the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns when people were really feeling the cost of living, the Government introduced a £2 bus fare cap across the country... Local News