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Connecting Bolton with the rest of the country

Bolton is undergoing redevelopment and we are now seeing more people move into the town centre.

Progress is being made and a key next stage is to get Bolton better connected with the rest of the country. That is why I am championing having a direct train running from London to Bolton.

Let's keep farm animals safe this Spring

Now that spring has sprung and lambing season has begun, it is so important to keep dogs on leads near farm animals.

As we enjoy our wonderful countryside, we should be doing our bit to keep animals safe.

Development could mean land is lost

After ten years of waiting, the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework has now been passed by Bolton Council.  The devolution of house building and industrial development was supposed to enable the ten GM boroughs to protect green spaces whilst marrying up new build with new GP surgeries, school pl

MP meets Minister for Rail in Bolton

When Huw Merriman, the Minister for Rail and Regional Infrastructure, visited Bolton, I took the opportunity to press for more investment locally.

 

Donate Blood

Really important article in the Bolton News calling for more people to step forward to donate blood.

 

I have my appointment on Thursday. Follow the link if you can contribute: https://www.blood.co.uk/

 

Daisy Hill Station Update

Local residents got in touch to raise concerns about the extent of the building work and the disruption to car parking at Daisy Hill Railway Station.

IX Wireless Update

Having raised the concerns of many constituents with Bolton Council and local Government in general and having a far better understanding of ‘permitted development’, my understanding is that the Council and IX Wireless have a much better working relationship so that local concerns are fully taken

Chris visits the Anderton Centre

It was great to visit the Anderton Centre last week to see pupils compete in the national skills competition.

 

The event was organised by Bolton College and it was wonderful to see so many students taking part in activities like canoeing and archery.