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 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
Aldi launch ‘Best of British’ section online 30th January 2024 The campaign for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores has taken another step forward as Aldi announce the launch of a ‘Best of British’... Local News
“New Year, New Start” Jobsfair 30th January 2024 In an effort to address historically higher levels of unemployment in Burnley, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is hosting a Jobs Fair at Burnley's... Local News
Antony's Facebook Live January 25th 2024 26th January 2024 Burnley and Padiham's MP Antony Higginbotham holds a Facebook Live with Councillor Jamie McGowan 24th January 2024 Local News
This Week in Parliament - 26th Jan 2024 26th January 2024 This weekend we will observe Holocaust Memorial Day - a time for us to reflect on one of humanity’s darkest chapters. The Holocaust, with its unspeakable... Opinions
