What is a 'leaky dam'? Tuesday, 19 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 to ask what a ‘leaky dam’ is. A ‘leaky dam’ is a barrier made of natural materials that slows down the flow of water after heavy rainfall. This holds water back so that it cannot make its way downstream too quickly, reducing the effects of... Local News
Peel Plans Submitted For The Hulton Park Estate 29th June 2017 Peel have now submitted plans for over 1,000 homes, a golf course and a 142-room hotel for the Hulton Park Estate. You can view their submission- as well as... Local News
Charity Performance At The Horwich Parish Church 28th June 2017 Delightful performance from the Ladybridge singers at the Horwich Parish Church in aid of North West Air Ambulance charity and Marie Curie UK over the weekend. Local News
Chris raises R&D spending for emerging technology and universities sectors in Parliament 27th June 2017 Speaking during Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Topical Questions, the MP for Bolton West asked "Our emerging technology and universities sectors... Westminster News
Celebrating Eid With Constituents 27th June 2017 Lovely to join Mr Patel and his family at their home in Ladybridge at the weekend as they celebrate Eid! http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/15371773.MP_joins... Local News
Armed Forces Day 27th June 2017 I was delighted to support Armed Forces Day on Saturday - there were fantastic events and displays right across the North West. Local News
Lee Hall housing plans to be heard at appeal 25th June 2017 From tomorrow at 2pm, the appeal on Persimmon's plans for 300 houses at Lee Hall will be heard at Bolton Town Hall. The public can attend and may be able to... Local News
Legal EU citizens allowed to stay in UK post-Brexit 23rd June 2017 12 months ago today, the British people voted to leave the European Union. I have made no secret that this is something I campaigned for and I am pleased to see... Westminster News
Another accident at Leigh Road roundabout 22nd June 2017 I am concerned that there has been yet another accident at the roundabout at Leigh Road/Lower Leigh Road in Daisy Hill. I've previously asked the Council to... Local News
MP backs NHS Blood Donation campaign 20th June 2017 This week is National Blood Week and I'm backing NHS Blood Donation 's Be There Campaign to encourage people to register as blood donors here. In Bolton West &... Local News