Protecting our countryside and green spaces

We’re surrounded by beautiful countryside which brings so many benefits to residents. We need to protect it, making sure that future generations can enjoy the great outdoors, whilst supporting our farming communities.

News

Antony supports the ambitious 10 Point Plan for our Green Industrial Revolution

Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

This week Antony attended a conference hosted by Electricity North West to speak about the benefits for Lancashire in moving to Net-Zero and how this transition is part of the levelling up agenda he wants to see for Burnley and Padiham.

New scheme providing funding for energy efficient home improvements

Wednesday, 30 September, 2020

People living in Burnley and Padiham can now get up to £5,000 of energy efficient home improvements funded by the Government as part of a new scheme.

Trade and Agriculture Commission launched to ensure UK trade policy secures opportunities for UK farmers and upholds high standards

Friday, 31 July, 2020

Antony Higginbotham MP has backed the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, unveiled by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss at an event in Whitehall today.

Community groups encouraged to apply for share of £10m Government pot for tree planting project

Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

COMMUNITY groups across Burnley and Padiham are being encouraged to apply for a share of a £10 million pot to increase tree numbers in urban areas through small scale planting projects.