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
Flooding Roadshow 27th January 2016 A flooding roadshow is inviting South Ribble residents to help shape the borough’s future flooding response. The Environment Agency, South Ribble Borough... Local News
Clean up continues after flooding 30th December 2015 Although not as severely affected as some neighbouring areas, South Ribble Borough Council is helping residents of around 50 households and a number of... Local News
Prime Minister David Cameron sends his best wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas in the UK and around the world. 25th December 2015 Merry Christmas to all members and supporters of the South Ribble Conservative Association after a great year,we hope you all have a wonderful and peaceful New... Local News
George Osborne releases Autumn Statement 25th November 2015 The Autumn Statement I gave today delivers on the promise we made to the British people that we would put their security first: To protect our economic security... Local News
George Osborne releases Autumn Statement 25th November 2015 The Autumn Statement I gave today delivers on the promise we made to the British people that we would put their security first: To protect our economic security... Local News
South Ribble Remembers 11th November 2015 A STUNNING tribute to South Ribble’s fallen heroes has been officially unveiled. The new war memorial in Lostock Hall, which remembers 686 men who died serving... Local News
J Fishwick and Sons bus company update 26th October 2015 J Fishwick and Sons bus company went into Administration this weekend. This is very sad news for the local area as Fishwick's have operated a commercial local... Local News
Housing plan revealed 12th October 2015 South Ribble residents are invited to have their say about proposals to extend Leyland’s Worden Park as part of a new housing development Developers and... Local News
Opportunity to meet Rt. Hon. Chris Grayling MP... 6th September 2015 The Rt. Hon. Chris Grayling MP, Leader of the House of Commons, Member of Parliament for Epsom and Ewell and the former Lord Chancellor is coming to South... Local 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
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News