A Queen’s Speech for Recovery and Opportunity Friday, 13 May, 2022 This week Parliament began a new session and as is customary, the Queen’s Speech kicked off the week’s proceedings with all the pomp and ceremony that makes our country so special. And for the first time this was read by HRH Prince Charles, who stepped in for Her Majesty. For residents here in Burnley and Padiham this speech was about getting back to focusing on the issues people have been raising... Opinions
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
PM speech on action to tackle illegal migration 14th April 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a speech on plans to tackle illegal migration. For centuries, our United Kingdom has had a proud history of welcoming people... Westminster News
Parliament in Recess 8th April 2022 A typical week involves a lot of travelling to and from London. But with Parliament in recess, the travel that has kept me busy this week is to locations across... Opinions
A Better Start for Every Child 1st April 2022 For me the very heart of levelling up is ensuring we have a world class education system that empowers people within our borough. Because education brings... Opinions
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
To improve opportunities, we need to focus on what individuals can bring to the table, rather than what they look like says Antony 30th March 2022 With the Government recently publishing a new set of recommendations on how it can address the barriers to opportunity that exist within the UK, Burnley and... Westminster 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
£90,000 to Provide Extra Disability Toilets in Burnley and Padiham 29th March 2022 Burnley Borough Council will receive £90,000 of funding to deliver new Changing Places toilets as part of a £23.5 million national investment, the Government... Local News
Schools White Paper delivers real action to level up education 28th March 2022 Any child who falls behind in maths or English will get the support they need to get back on track, as part of a pledge made by the Education Secretary today... Westminster News
