Securing greater government investment in our borough

14 historic high streets across the North West, including Burnley and Bacup in East Lancashire, have been offered government funding to give them a new lease of life and help them recover from declining footfall and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

Local MP Antony Higginbotham has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012.

New statistics showing the huge Government support to individuals and businesses in Burnley have been welcomed by local MP Antony Higginbotham.

Antony Higginbotham MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government will provide £589 million to begin vital upgrades on the Transpennine main line, benefitting passengers and businesses in Burnley who use the railway to get around.

Given the current position with Coronavirus I wanted to use this week’s column to address the issue and give you the best possible update I can, based on the scientific and medical advice being issued.

Following on from the Government's announcement on Northern Rail 🚞 Antony asked the Transport Minister what steps he is taking to improve rail connectivity in Burnley.