Lancashire's first 'rubber' road in Padiham 1st June 2022 The site of a new technique using recycled car tyres to resurface roads has been visited by Antony. Lancashire County Council has been trialling an innovative... Local News
Antony attends the Civic Service to Celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. 29th May 2022 The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire and The Dean of Blackburn led a special service of Choral Evensong at 4:00pm on Sunday to mark Her Majesty The Queen becoming... Local News
Dramatic Drop in Unemployment in Burnley and Padiham 17th May 2022 Unemployment figures released today by the ONS and House of Commons Library show a dramatic drop in the number of people out of work within Burnley and Padiham... Local News
Recommendations from the fan led review of football to be implemented with an independent regulator and golden share for fans 26th April 2022 A new independent football regulator is to be set up following a government backed review conducted by former sports minister Tracey Crouch. It follows a... Local News
Antony joins St George's Day Celebrations in Towneley Park 23rd April 2022 Antony joined the St George's Day Parade with the Burnley and Pendle Scouts in Towneley Park this Saturday. This was the first one they've been able to do since... Local News
Antony's School Tour Continues at Whittlefield Primary School 22nd April 2022 Antony Higginbotham MP visits Whittlefield Primary School as part of his school tour. For the last few months he's been out and about visiting our local primary... Local News
Further funding boost of £3.4 million for Burnley from Conservative Government, as part of UK Shared Prosperity Fund 14th April 2022 Burnley is now set to receive £3,488,102 in funding from Government, as part of the £2.6 billion UK Shared Prosperity Fund, following successful lobbying by... Local News
Domestic Abuse Plan Domestic Abuse Plan launched by Government 30th March 2022 Further measures to tackle domestic abuse, building on the measures brought in over the last 2 years to strengthen protections for victims, have been announced... Local News
Ambitious reform for children and young people with SEND 29th March 2022 After supporting a new Schools White Paper which will see all pupils who need extra help with learning in Burnley and Padiham given the support they need... Local News