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
Giant Leap Recognised in Number 10 Reception 6th May 2024 Giant Leap Nursery based in Burnley have been recognised with an invitation to attend a special reception at 10 Downing Street. Invited by Burnley and Padiham’s... Local News
When it comes to our generous welfare system, the default question should always be, what work you can do, not what you can’t. 3rd May 2024 One of the greatest attributes of our country is the desire and ability to help those who are in genuine need. And one of the areas where we see our national... Opinions
Lancashire Business View - April 2024 1st May 2024 In the last few months it’s been pleasing to see Government starting to talk about what was becoming an uncomfortable truth. And that is that our welfare net... Local News
The Secret to Haffners Pies 26th April 2024 The owner of Haffners Pies has welcomed local Member of Parliament Antony Higginbotham to the Burnley based bakery to see the process of making the famous pies... Local News
Secretary of State in Burnley to Visit AMS Neve 26th 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... Local News
"The threat has increased. So too must our defence budget," says Antony 26th April 2024 For decades we have enjoyed a steady improvement in the global security environment. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, nations across the world took... Opinions
Defence Spending to Rise to 2.5% 25th April 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP has hailed the Prime Ministers announcement that defence spending is to be significantly bolstered, after raising the issue multiple... Local News
Invest more in Burnley General to Reduce Wait Times says Burnley’s MP 24th April 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP Antony Higginbotham has called for continued investment at Burnley General Hospital to reduce hospital waiting times. During Health... Westminster News
Antony Joins St George's Day Celebrations at Towneley Park 23rd April 2024 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
