Secretary of State in Burnley to Visit AMS Neve Friday, 26 April, 2024 The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, visited Burnley on Thursday afternoon to join local MP Antony Higginbotham in visiting AMS Neve on Billington Road Industrial Estate. The visit was about shining a light on some of the amazing technology businesses based in the borough. Ms. Frazer, who sits in Cabinet was able to see a brilliant example of where... Local News
Figures show 700 New Apprenticeships Created in Burnley and Padiham Last Year 8th February 2024 This week organisations across Burnley and Padiham have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week which highlights the achievements of apprentices from... Local News
A Dental Recovery Plan to Boost NHS Dentistry Access for Residents in Burnley and Padiham 7th February 2024 In a significant move to enhance access to dental care across the country, the Government has announced the implementation of a new Dental Recovery Plan. Backed... Local News
HIV Testing Week Aims at Eradicating New HIV Cases 7th February 2024 Free HIV testing kits are being made available to anybody over the age of 16 as part of national campaign. The tests, which are quick and confidential, are... Local News
New Disability Action Plan Welcomed by Antony 6th February 2024 Antony Higginbotham MP has welcomed the Government’s new Disability Action Plan as part of a long-term plan to help disabled people across Burnley and Padiham... Local News
New teaching apprenticeship set to transform pathway to classroom 6th February 2024 A new teaching apprenticeship is set to be launched later this autumn, revolutionising the way schools recruit teachers while supporting more people to earn... Local News
Antony Speaks about Skills and Employment in Burnley and Padiham 5th February 2024 Antony Higginbotham MP spoke in Parliament about the high skilled engineering jobs within Burnley and Padiham - but also about stubborn levels on unemployment. Westminster News
The Launch of Pharmacy First in Burnley and Padiham 2nd February 2024 Antony Higginbotham MP visited Cohen's Pharmacy on Coal Clough Lane to speak with pharmacist Lorraib about how Pharmacy First will speed up diagnosis and... Local News
Standing Up for Residents 2nd February 2024 Two weeks ago, I spend the morning questioning the current CEO of the Post Office. As part of the Business and Trade Committee the current boss was brought to... Opinions
Antony Raises SSB Issue in Parliament 1st February 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham has spoken in support of families facing huge legal bills following the collapse of a Sheffield based solicitors... Local News