MP meets Minister for Rail in Bolton Wednesday, 10 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 cancellation of HS2, the North West has been allocated £500 million to spend on capital projects. As he has the responsibility for regional infrastructure, I pushed the case for him to deliver Junction 7 on the M61, which would do so much to... Local News
Great Get Together Heaton 2017 3rd July 2017 Here are some fantastic photos taken by local photographer Imran h. fine art photography at the Great Get Together in Heaton & Markland Hill recently. The event... Local News
Public Inquiry Into The Bowlands Hey Housing Plans 3rd July 2017 The public inquiry into the plans for 129 houses at Bowlands Hey begins on Wednesday 5th July and is expected to last for three days at Bolton Town Hall. Anyone... Local News
War Memorial Removed From Westhoughton NatWest Branch 30th June 2017 After a few people had contacted me with their concerns over NatWest's decision to move war memorials from the recently closed Westhoughton branch to the Leigh... Local News
Voting For A 'Clean Brexit' In The House Of Commons 30th June 2017 Yesterday the House of Commons, in unity, voted for a 'clean Brexit'. Jeremy Corbyn's Labour joined the Conservatives in supporting Theresa May's vision for our... Westminster 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