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
South Ribble Making Good Press 9th February 2013 South Ribble Council has been hitting the headlines in the Lancashire Evening Post after its popular 2013/14 budget proposals. Local News
The Cabinet 2nd February 2013 The Cabinet is the committee at the centre of the British political system and is the supreme decision-making body in central government. Westminster News
Third freeze in four years 30th January 2013 South Ribble Borough Council announced its Budget for 2013/14 with the news that Council Tax was being frozen for the third time in four years. Local News
Wesley Street Mill boost 25th January 2013 Redevelopment of the disused Wesley Street Mill has taken a major step forward after work commenced on the demolition of the former McKenzie Arms pub. Local News
David Camerons EU Speech 23rd January 2013 Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on the future of the EU and the UK's relationship with it. Speeches
New Year Message from SRBC Leader 31st December 2012 New Year message from Margaret Smith, Conservative Leader of South Ribble Borough Council & Cllr for New Longton & Hutton East. Articles
A breath of fresh air 12th December 2012 Lower vehicle emmissions have seen two key areas of South Ribble improve their air quality levels. Local News
A Leyland Christmas 4th December 2012 Yet again South Ribble excelled itself when it came to Christmas celebrations as families flocked to Leyland town centre for its annual "Christmas in Leyland"... Local News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
Help build a better future | CPC21 Speeches 4th October 2021 Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke today at Conservative Party Conference about how the Conservative Party will deliver on our plans build a better... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2021 has begun 3rd October 2021 #CPC21 has begun today – and now, we’re setting out our plan to Build Back Better and get on with the job. National News
The network of liberty 3rd October 2021 Liz Truss, Foreign Secretary, addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021 about how we will build a network of liberty across the globe. National News
A decent, tolerant party delivering for Britain 3rd October 2021 Party Chairman Oliver Dowden addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021, promoting the Conservatives as a decent, tolerant party which is delivering for... National News