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
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
Success for Lancashire in plans to tackle anti-social behaviour. 27th March 2023 Speaking in support of the government’s latest announcement to tackle anti-social behaviour, local MP Antony Higginbotham says the Prime Minister’s zero... Westminster News
Antony praises new way for people to learn lifesaving CPR with the BHF’s RevivR scheme 23rd March 2023 After learning CPR with the British Heart Foundation's new and free RevivR training programme, Burnley’s MP is calling for more people to learn the lifesaving... Westminster News
Revving up Road Repairs: Government Boosts Pothole Fund to £700 Million 20th March 2023 The Government’s Pothole Fund which previously provided £500 million a year to councils across the Country is being increased to £700 million to deal with the... Westminster News
A £94 Billion Cost of Living Package and Extension of Energy Price Guarantee to Support Families in Burnley and Padiham 17th March 2023 Antony has welcomed the Government’s £94 billion cost of living package and extension of the Energy Price Guarantee at £2,500, which will support families... Westminster News
Antony highlights importance of budget's tax cut for businesses to promote job creation and growth 16th March 2023 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham has welcomed the push for economic growth in the budget. The plan includes delivering a tax cut for business worth... Westminster News
Antony Raises Concerns Over Closure of Burnley's A&E in Parliament 8th March 2023 Burnley’s Member of Parliament, Antony Higginbotham, has spoken out about the closure of Burnley's A&E, raising the issue in Parliament with the Health... Westminster News
