Christmas Festivities 9th December 2023 It was lovely over the weekend to start the Christmas festivities with the Smithills Market and the Horwich lights switch on. There are some fabulous events... Local News
Teaching standards in England 8th December 2023 Teachers right across Bolton West do a wonderful job in educating our children and this can be seen with the great results on the world ranking tables. Within... Local News
Greater Manchester Police is the most improved force in the country 7th December 2023 Greater Manchester Police have once again been recognised as the most improved police force in the country. Under the previous police chief, GMP failed to... Local News
Bolton Council receives additional funding for adult social care 7th December 2023 Those who work in adult social care do such an important job to help those most in need. This key service is under pressure and that is why I am pleased that... Local News
Visit to the Loco Works spine road 6th December 2023 Having invited the Secretary of State to Horwich to secure £12m for the Loco Works spine road, it is good to see it taking shape. When the road is complete, it... Local News
Update on my Christmas card competition 5th December 2023 With over a thousand entries, it’s going to be really difficult to pick a winner of my annual Christmas card competition! A huge thank you to everyone that took... Local News
Chris visits the Ladies' Rounders Team in Hulton 30th November 2023 It was fabulous to visit the Ladies ‘ Rounders Team at Hulton, who are part of the Rounders League of Bolton. There are dozens of women's only clubs competing... Local News
Happy Lancashire Day! 27th November 2023 Happy Lancashire Day to all my constituents and everyone else in our wonderful County! Local News
Update on the Loco Works spine road in Horwich 25th November 2023 Whenever I speak to residents in Horwich, a concern that they have is problems with congestion. The new spine road planned at the Loco Works development will go... Local News