Victory in the Local Elections Sunday, 10 May, 2026 After a very hard-fought campaign, South Ribble Conservatives secured a comfortable victory for Councillor Alan Platt in the Chorley Borough side of our constituency. Alan beat off Reform's incumbent County Councillor with a majority of 210, securing 1207 votes on a huge turnout for a local election. In addition, our first-timer candidate Ethan Howarth won a very respectable 558 votes in the... Local News
Leader welcomes latest railway station improvements 22nd January 2014 THE latest developments at Leyland Railway Station have been heralded as a significant step. South Ribble Borough Council Leader, Councillor Margaret Smith, who... Local News
SRCA Fundraiser – Pampered Chef 18th January 2014 A thank you to the 30 or more members who attended SRCA’s first fund raising effort of 2014, a 'Pampered Chef' event. The midweek lunch time gathering that took... Local News
Pampered Chef Party 15th January 2014 You are invited to join Val Caunce at home for a Pampered Chef Party. Watch a cookery demonstration using pampered chef equipment then taste the delights at... Local News
Parliamentary Candidate Selection 1st January 2014 The South Ribble Conservative Association will shortly begin the process to select the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for the 2015 General Election... Local News
Christmas Message 25th December 2013 The South Ribble Conservative Association would like to wish all members and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Local News
Autumn Statement 5th December 2013 George Osbourne today set out the Autumn Statement and his message is clear for how this effects residents of South Ribble. Local News
Mayor unveils commemorative bust of the Queen 21st October 2013 A bust of Her Majesty the Queen has been unveiled by the Mayor of South Ribble at the Civic Centre, Leyland. Local News
Chairman Speaks 19th September 2013 Malcolm Barron, Chairman of the South Ribble Conservative Association spoke of his sadness, at MP Lorraine Fullbrook’s decision not to stand for re-election as... Local News
LORRAINE FULLBROOK WILL STAND DOWN IN MAY 2015 13th September 2013 Lorraine Fullbrook, Member of Parliament for South Ribble, has announced that she will stand down as an MP at the next General Election in May 2015. Local News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News