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
Chris' January 2024 newsletter: Daisy Hill Railway Station, Bin Collection Chaos and gritting 22nd January 2024 Politics often has its competitive elements. Usually, this can be quite positive because it can drive improvements in service and outcomes but, all too often... Newsletters
Feeling of elite looking after their own in Post Office scandal 22nd January 2024 You know you are innocent of any wrong doing yet the bureaucratic system blames you and is unrelenting in its injustice. The Post Office bought a new computer... Articles
Visit to Moss Bank Football Club 16th January 2024 It was great to visit Moss Bank FC last week to chat with Marcus and Andy about the fabulous work the club does for the community. There is a possibility of... Articles
Amazing work of the hospice movement 23rd December 2023 I would like to wish all the readers of the Wigan Observer a peaceful and merry Christmas. We have had yet another difficult year as a country and next year... Articles
Chris' December newsletter: Loco Works Spine Road, Banking Hubs and Christmas Card Competition 22nd December 2023 Christmas is often a time for looking back on the year that’s been but there is so much that is going on in British politics that my eyes will be focussed on... Newsletters
Pretoria Pit Memorial 21st December 2023 Today I attended services at St Bartholomew's Church in Westhoughton and at the Pretoria Memorial to remember the 344 men and boys who lost their lives as a... Local News
Congestion around the Chequerbent roundabout 19th December 2023 know that congestion around the Chequerbent roundabout at peak times is a concern for many local residents. That is why I am pleased with the progress being... Local News
Challenging the Health Secretary on local NHS performance 15th December 2023 Leadership in healthcare has been devolved to the Greater Manchester administrative level through the creation of NHS Greater Manchester . I took the... Westminster News
Christmas Festivities 9th December 2023 It was lovely over the weekend to start the Christmas festivities with the Smithills Market and the Horwich lights switch on. There are some fabulous events... Local News