Phase Two of Padiham's Flood Defences To Be Built In Full Thursday, 12 September, 2024 Confirmation has now been received that Phase Two of the Padiham Flood Defence Scheme is to be constructed in full, and with planning permission in place and Phase One complete, work will start imminently. Commenting on the news, Jamie McGowan who is Deputy Leader of Burnley Conservatives on Burnley Borough Council said: "Whilst we all had serious concerns about the increased cost of the Padiham... Local News
Inflation Falling Benefits us all 26th May 2024 It’s easy to underestimate the importance of keeping inflation under control. Because for all the talk of economic growth, jobs and skills which we’re pushing... Opinions
Election Date Announced 22nd May 2024 A personal word from Antony following today's news: As you will have seen the Prime Minister has now called a General Election for the 4th July which means as I... Local News
Huge Opportunities Opening up for Local Exporters as the UK Ratifies Membership of the CPTPP 20th May 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham is welcoming the “huge opportunities opening up for local businesses” as the UK formally ratifies the agreement to... Westminster News
Faster Treatment – More Choice 17th May 2024 Last week I welcomed the Minister for Health to Blackburn Hospital. I did so as a big part of my role is making sure that Government really understands the... Opinions
Live Animal Exports Banned - a great day for animal welfare says Burnley's MP 16th May 2024 In a historic move for animal welfare, the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has successfully passed its final stage in Parliament, heralding an end to... Westminster News
An Update on SSB Law 10th May 2024 An update by Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham about those facing legal bills due to the collapse of SSB Law. Local News
This week: Exports, Skills, Downing Street and a visit to Blackburn Hospital 10th May 2024 It’s fair to say that there is no such thing as a typical week, with this week showing a good example of the variety of work taking place. The long bank holiday... Opinions
Burnley’s MP Brings Minister to Blackburn A&E 9th May 2024 MP Antony Higginbotham and other East Lancashire MPs welcomed the Minister for Health and Social Care Helen Whately MP to Royal Blackburn Hospital this week... Local News
Facebook Live 9th May 2024 9th May 2024 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham holds a Facebook Live taking questions from residents with Councillor Jamie McGowan. Topics covered include: ➡️... Local News
