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
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
Benefits cheat to repay £5,000 27th November 2012 More than £5,000 in benefits will be repayed into the public purse after a fraudster pleaded guilty to two benefit offenses. Local News
How we're protecting jobs, businesses and livelihoods as we begin to kickstart our economy 3rd June 2020 Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a... National News
This is why Pride Month matters 1st June 2020 Conservatives will always fight for a free, fair and tolerant Britain. National News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News