Have your say on the £20million Town's Deal Friday, 29 March, 2024 Earlier this week I was speaking to a group of students from a university in the USA, about my passion for education and the role it plays in levelling up opportunity. And in explaining my role, I also told them a bit about Burnley. Most of them had, I’m pleased to say, heard of our part of the world thanks to Burnley FC, but they hadn’t appreciated the diversity of our borough. We’re an area made... Opinions
Bellissimo Italian coffee shop and bistro 'highly recommended' in English Italian Awards 20th October 2023 Bellissimo Italian coffee shop and bistro in Parker Lane gained the commendations in the Best Deli Cafe and Best Dessert categories. Owners John and Lynn... Local News
Condemning Terrorism and Supporting Peace 19th October 2023 Last week we watched in horror as Israel – a friend and ally – came under attack from Hamas, a barbarous terrorist group. On that day, 7th October 2023, more... Opinions
Burnley and Padiham's £20 Town's Deal - Residents must get a say 17th October 2023 Following the Prime Minister’s visit to Burnley. And the announcement that Burnley and Padiham has secured a further £20million of funding, Antony Higginbotham... Local News
Securing Investment for Our Area 13th October 2023 When I became the MP, I promised to reverse the long-standing trend that had taken root in Westminster – namely that Burnley and Padiham didn’t matter... Opinions
Conference, HS2 and a Visit from the PM 6th October 2023 I can’t start this column in any other way than mentioning the amazing visit we had on Sunday from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife. The third visit by a... Opinions
Antony welcomes the expansion of medical school places 5th October 2023 The number of medical school places is set to expanded as the Government announces it will fund an additional 205 starting in 2024, accelerating a commitment in... Local News
Prime Minister visits Burnley for second time in 6 months 1st October 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Burnley again this Sunday, bringing his wife Mrs Murty to the Burnley Boys and Girls Club alongside local MP Antony... Local News
Local MP secures even more Levelling Up funding from Government, with £20 million boost 1st October 2023 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham has secured a further £20 million package of investment for Burnley as part of a new long-term Plan for Towns... Local News
Celebrating a Decade of Enterprise, Westminster Adventures, and Flood Defences 29th September 2023 Lots going on across Burnley and Padiham this week, and a big part was the celebrations to mark 10 years since our area was named the Most Enterprising in the... Opinions