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
Leyland station boost 1st May 2014 Conservative leader of South Ribble Borough Council Margaret Smith deserves praise after leading a long running campaign to bring investment to Leyland railway... Local News
PM launches European campaign 11th April 2014 David Cameron launched the Conservative European campaign here in the North West as we head towards vital elections with a clear reform message. Local News
Cross borough link road a step closer 4th April 2014 THE green light has been given to a new link road aimed at easing congestion and opening up land for housing, fantastic news to deliver both housing and an... Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2014 31st March 2014 If you want a Conservative majority at the next General Election, why don’t you attend this year’s Party conference in Birmingham and see how we can all... Local News
Penwortham Live 2014 Details 14th March 2014 WRISTBANDS have gone on sale for this year’s Penwortham Live and the event is set to be even bigger and better than the first one. The popular two-day festival... Local News
Spreading the word 9th March 2014 South Ribble Conservatives are set to step up election campaigning across the constituency with a number of canvassing dates already confirmed. The South Ribble... Local News
Budget Speech 5th March 2014 See the budget speech, by Conservative Councillor and Cabinet Member for Finance, Stephen Robinson from South Ribble Borough Council in relation to a council... Local News
PCC Visits Penwortham 4th March 2014 Labour Lancashire Police and Crime Commisionaire is set to visit Penwortham and explain his reasoning for announcing the police local tax precept will rise by 1... Local News
Canvass Session Dates Revealed 1st March 2014 Association member support is requested for a number of canvas sessions across the South Ribble constituency. Join fellow like minded Conservatives over the... Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
