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
The Prime Minister's speech on The Economy 10th March 2013 The Prime Minister's speech on The Economy, March 2013 Speeches
COUNCIL tax in South Ribble is to be frozen 10th March 2013 COUNCIL tax in South Ribble is to be frozen for the third time in four years despite the difficult financial climate. Members of South Ribble Borough Council... Local News
Full Budget Speech Published 7th March 2013 Conservative Councillor Stephen Robinson, Cabinet member for Finance and Resources, addressed South Ribble's Mayor at the full council meeting on Wednesday 6th... Local News
Apprenticeship Event Approaches 4th March 2013 West Lancashire College are holding an Apprenticeship Event to help employers understand the benefits of taking on an apprentice. Local News
Support of Council Tax Cut 23rd February 2013 South Ribble Conservative Association Councillors are pleased to support a reduction in Lancashire County Council tax for the first time in over 30 years to... Local News
Schools 10th February 2013 We are reforming our schools system so that every parent has the choice of a good local state school for their child Articles
Business 10th February 2013 Conservatives in South Ribble believe business is the driver of economic growth and innovation. Articles
Welfare reforms are changing lives 10th February 2013 Our welfare reforms are changing lives. The Conservatives have introduced the biggest welfare to work programme the UK has ever seen to get people back to work. Articles
Immigration is a hugely emotive subject 10th February 2013 Immigration is a hugely emotive subject Articles
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
