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
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
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News