Public Meeting in Farington Moss Thursday, 26 March, 2026 Farington West Councillors George Rear and Karen Walton recently organised a public meeting to discuss a Planning Application to convert 152 Croston Road from a fourteen bedroom Home of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) to six supported living apartments for individuals with disabilities, allowing local residents to quiz the Applicants, Thriveway Living Ltd. Over 70 residents attended a packed meeting at... Local News
Wesley Street Mill demolition 8th June 2013 Redevelopment of Wesley Street Mill in Bamber Bridge has taken a major step forward after demolition work started at the disused mill building this week. Local News
Tax cut for hard working families 29th May 2013 From 6 April, 24 million people will be paying up to £600 less income tax than they were in 2010 after tax cuts including many hard working families in South... Local News
Community heroes are celebrated 29th May 2013 South Ribble's community heroes were celebrated at a special ceremony. The inaugural SouthRibble Awards turned the spotlight on some of the inspirational people... Local News
Conservative Muslim Forum Condemns Woolwich Murder 24th May 2013 The Conservative Muslim Forum is shocked and horrified by the murder of a soldier on the streets of Woolwich, London. Articles
South Ribble Election Results 8th May 2013 Following elections on Thursday 2nd May 2013, we are pleased to inform you that the Conservatives have held eight seats in Lancashire County Council, South... Local News
South Ribble Conservatives Pay Tribute 10th April 2013 South Ribble Conservative Association would like to echo Prime Minister David Cameron’s tribute paid to his predecessor Baroness Thatcher who sadly passed away... Local News
Vote Conservative - Thursday 2nd May 2013 8th April 2013 To ensure a bright future in your local area, we're asking you to vote Conservative on Thursday 2nd May! Local News
Spring Forward 13th March 2013 South Ribble is weathering the economic storm better than most. Read how here... Local News
The Prime Minister's speech on The Economy 10th March 2013 The Prime Minister's speech on The Economy, March 2013 Speeches
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
