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
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
