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
Seema Kennedy selected as our parliamentary candidate 28th June 2014 The South Ribble Conservative Association have confirmed Lancastrian Seema Kennedy as the parliamentary candidate for the 2015 General Election, following a... Local News
Parliamentary Selection Meeting 28th June 2014 Members are reminded the Special General Meeting to select the Parliamentary candidate will be held at the Lostock Hall Conservative Club on Saturday 28th June... Local News
South Ribble invests £250,000 in Leyland DAF roadsweepers. 27th June 2014 South Ribble Borough Council has invested £250,000 in new Leyland DAF roadsweepers, which will replace older vehicles that were coming to the end of the road. Local News
Welfare Reform Blog 26th June 2014 Warren Bennett, South Ribble Borough Councillor wrote a blog for Conservative Home, the number one political website on his thoughts on how welfare reforms and... Opinions
Special General Meeting 7th June 2014 A Special General Meeting has been confirmed for the 28th June at Lostock Hall Conservative Club to select the Conservative candidate for the 2015 General... Local News
Local Election Success 25th May 2014 The South Ribble Association is delighted by the 100% success in the local elections winning all five seats fought. Local News
SOUTH RIBBLE CONSERVATIVES START THE SEARCH….. 23rd May 2014 The South Ribble Conservative Association are set to select their new parliamentary candidate for the 2015 General Election on the 28 June this year. Local... Local News
The new Mayor of South Ribble has been officially installed 15th May 2014 The new Mayor of South Ribble has been officially installed at a special meeting. Councillor Graham Walton, who was first elected in 2007, has spent a year... Local News
The new Mayor of South Ribble has been officially installed 15th May 2014 The new Mayor of South Ribble has been officially installed at a special meeting. Councillor Graham Walton, who was first elected in 2007, has spent a year... Local News
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith makes first major speech 17th September 2026 And makes it clear to Andy Burnham that businesses can’t afford anymore tax rises National News
Britain and the EU: After the reset 16th September 2026 Labour’s EU negotiations will fundamentally alter our regulatory framework, especially for farming and food security. National News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces. National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
