MP responds to concerns about delays on Manchester-bound trains 15th May 2018 Yet again I have been contacted about numerous delays and cancellations on the trains going to Manchester. Having raised this directly with Northern they have... Local News
Leigh Observer column - 24 April 2018 1st May 2018 My latest column for the Leigh Observer: Next week, very important local elections take place across the Wigan Borough. This is the chance for you to have your... Local News
MP reports almost 200 potholes to Bolton Council 20th April 2018 A few weeks ago, I asked where in Bolton West were the worst potholes. Almost 200 potholes were reported to me and I can confirm that I have passed the... Local News
Chris visits local boxing academy 13th April 2018 Great to visit Horwich Boxing Academy on Lee Lane - this is a fantastic community club that does a lot of good work not only in developing health and fitness... Local News
Secretary of State intervenes in Chanters Industrial Estate case 9th April 2018 A glimmer of hope for Atherton residents affected by Wigan MBC's decision to allow a scrap metal firm to move close to houses on Chanters Industrial Estate. I'm... Local News
MP requests that Secretary of State "calls in" Hulton Park application 5th April 2018 After Bolton's Labour Council made their decision to build over 1,000 houses on Hulton Park, I along with Bolton Conservatives Councillors contacted Sajid Javid... Local News
Chris visits Crux Emporium in Horwich 30th March 2018 Great to visit Crux Emporium in Horwich, which is rightly getting a lot of international attention at the moment! #MischiefManaged Local News
Government give Bolton Council over £300k for pothole repairs 26th March 2018 Some good news - the government has given Bolton Council £318,470 to repair roads in the borough. Which roads in Bolton West would you like to see fixed? Get in... Local News
Bolton Council approve Hulton Park plans 22nd March 2018 BREAKING NEWS: I am devastated to hear that Bolton's Labour Council have APPROVED plans to build more than 1,000 houses and a golf course on the Hulton Park... Local News