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
Chris Green elected to influential Commons committee 13th September 2017 Bolton West & Atherton MP Chris Green has been voted onto an important House of Commons Committee. The local representative has been elected by fellow MPs to... Westminster News
MP hails ‘historic’ EU vote 13th September 2017 Bolton West MP Chris Green has welcomed a crucial vote in Parliament on a Bill that will take the UK out of the EU – despite Labour’s plans to sabotage it... Westminster News
Chris supporting Bolton at Home campaign 8th September 2017 Very pleased to be supporting Bolton at Home and the Starts at Home Campaign - supported housing is a vital service. Local News
MP to chair Horwich Loco Works public meeting 8th September 2017 I will be chairing a public meeting on Monday 18th September from 6.30pm at Horwich RMI. Cllr Cliff Morris and Senior Council Officers have been invited. Please... Local News
Bolton Council response on Horwich College site Section 106 funding 6th September 2017 I have now received a response from the Council on this issue which you can read below. It is a little complex but there is 106 money going out for the 130... Local News
Leigh Observer Column - 29th August 2017 5th September 2017 Last week I joined business leaders and politicians at a transport summit in Leeds. It was called by Greater Manchester Mayor and former Leigh MP Andy Burnham... Local News
Timeline announced for new Manchester motorway 5th September 2017 Here's the full opening timeline for Manchester's new smart motorway, which will begin a phased opening this autumn - this will be a relief when it happens. Local News
Further rail strikes today and next Monday 1st September 2017 As if commuters hadn't had enough to put up with recently, a reminder that there will be yet more industrial action today and on Monday. Please do check before... Local News
Railway through Bolton to fully reopen next week 31st August 2017 Some good news from Network Rail for commuters: Passengers will be able to travel by train between Bolton and Manchester next week when the line reopens early... Local News