Protecting our Green Spaces Monday, 29 April, 2024 Housing and planning is always one of the most contentious topics. There is demand for affordable houses, a desire to protect our local greenspaces and the need to get the right infrastructure. Too often, Bolton Council have not got the balance right and I have worked with residents to oppose developments at Bowlands Hey in Westhoughton, Hulton Park, Horwich Golf Course and on Captains Clough... Articles
MP gives speech in Parliament about Football Governance 26th April 2024 I recently spoke in Parliament about the importance of the Football Governance Bill and the need for an independent Football Regulator. A key part is to improve... Articles
MP gives speech in Parliament about hospice funding 24th April 2024 One of the greatest impacts Covid-19 lockdowns had was to disrupt funding activities for so many of our favourite charities, including the hospice movement... Articles
Bolton Council backlog 24th April 2024 Many constituents raise concerns with me that I then take up with Bolton Council. The officers of the Council do a great job in working with me to serve you but... Articles
Healthcare Provision Survey 23rd April 2024 Access to health care when you need it most remains a key concern for many residents so I thought it might be useful to provide a brief update on the work I... Articles
We need fair share for rail and bus upgrades 20th April 2024 Welcoming a Minister to Bolton is always a great opportunity for me to promote our local interests, get our fair share of funding and show off the best we have... Articles
The St George's Day Horwich Morris dancing event 20th April 2024 Spring was waiting to be sprung for the - slightly early - St George’s Day Horwich Morris dancing event. The weather is almost as good as the performance and... Articles
Green Spaces Survey 20th April 2024 I have mixed feelings about Council’s across Greater Manchester now approving the third version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, a process that... Articles
Speeding in the Constituency 19th April 2024 Speeding, especially around schools, is a significant hazard and I’ve been trying to persuade Bolton Council to put up a speed camera on Smithills Dean Road... Articles
Connecting Bolton with the rest of the country 17th April 2024 Bolton is undergoing redevelopment and we are now seeing more people move into the town centre. Progress is being made and a key next stage is to get Bolton... Articles