Antony Higginbotham MP welcomes additional 612 police officers in Lancashire, as Conservative Government delivers on manifesto pledge to get 20,000 extra police on our streets 26th April 2023 Figures released today show that 612 extra police officers have been recruited in Lancashire as part of the Conservative Government’s manifesto pledge to put 20... Local NewsWestminster News
Team Rise Recognised at Downing Street Event 25th April 2023 Local Burnley based charity Team Rise who provide support to disabled and vulnerable adults have been recognised with an invitation to attend a special... Local News
Cost of Living Payments, worth £900, extended to vulnerable families across Burnley & Padiham 25th April 2023 Local MP Antony Higginbotham is working with the Conservative Government to support residents across the borough in the face of rising prices caused by Putin’s... Local News
Closure of Padiham Greenway Bridge raised in House of Commons, in attempt to secure re-opening 25th April 2023 The Padiham Greenway Bridge, which was closed in 2021 due to structural concerns, has been raised in Business Questions in the House of Commons by local MP... Local NewsWestminster News
Antony Joins St George’s Day Celebrations in Towneley Park 23rd April 2023 Member of Parliament for Burnley and Padiham, Antony Higginbotham, joined the St George's Day Celebrations this weekend in Towneley Park alongside Pendle MP... Local News
Antony Joins Eid Fitr and Easter Celebrations 23rd April 2023 Antony Higginbotham MP joined with the Burnley and Pendle Friends League (BPFL) to celebrate Eid Ul Fitr and Easter at the Ambulance Hall in Nelson this week... Local News
Burnley’s MP teams up with disability champion Joe Skinner to improve wheelchair accessibility on buses 20th April 2023 Burnley’s MP Antony Higginbotham has teamed up with local disability champion Joe Skinner to improve wheelchair accessibility on buses, after Joe highlighted... Local NewsWestminster News
Burnley Express reporter Sue Plunkett recognised at Local Media Champions reception at Number 10 Downing Street 18th April 2023 Burnley & Padiham's Member of Parliament welcomed Burnley Express reporter Sue Plunkett down to Westminster, in order for them both to attend a special... Local NewsWestminster News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak knocks on doors in Worsthorne ahead of 2023 Local Elections; before heading to the Crooked Billet pub 16th April 2023 This weekend Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in Worsthorne as part of a tour of the North West taking in Pendle, Burnley, Bury and Heywood. Joining local Member... Local News