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
New Independent Football Regulator to put fans front and centre 19th March 2024 A new Independent Football Regulator is being created following the introduction of the Football Governance Bill. Hailed as a breakthrough for football fans... Local News
Antony welcomes funding for services in Burnley and Padiham to help prevent tragic suicides 15th March 2024 People struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for organisations working to prevent suicides. A total... Local News
Working to deliver world class healthcare for residents 15th March 2024 When I first got elected, back in December 2019, the first conversation I had with the Health Secretary was about Burnley General. I was keen to work with him... Local News
The Spring Budget 8th March 2024 The backdrop to this week’s Budget was not an easy one. In just four years our country has experienced a global pandemic, war breaking out in Europe, and high... Opinions
Antony's Facebook Live Budget Special - March 7th 2024 7th March 2024 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham holds a Facebook Live with Councillor Jamie McGowan 7th March 2024 Local News
Budget hailed as a Boost to Business 6th March 2024 Antony Higgibotham MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s Budget which cuts taxes for businesses in Burnley and Padiham, strengthening the economy and... Local News
Antony says stick to the plan as he welcomes Budget which puts families in Burnley and Padiham first 6th March 2024 Antony Higginbotham MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s Budget, sticking to the plan and supporting more families across Burnley and Padiham with the... Local News
Antony backs new tax cut for working families in Burnley and Padiham 6th March 2024 Burnley and Padiham’s MP has welcomed a tax cut worth £900 for the average worker following today’s budget. By sticking to the plan, and more than halving... Westminster News
£200 million of joint government and industry funding for aerospace R&D projects 5th March 2024 Ahead of the Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a significant investment package in both the aerospace and manufacturing sectors, as part of the... Local News
