Bolton Council response on Horwich College site Section 106 funding 6th September 2017 I have now received a response from the Council on this issue which you can read below. It is a little complex but there is 106 money going out for the 130... Local News
Leigh Observer Column - 29th August 2017 5th September 2017 Last week I joined business leaders and politicians at a transport summit in Leeds. It was called by Greater Manchester Mayor and former Leigh MP Andy Burnham... Local News
Timeline announced for new Manchester motorway 5th September 2017 Here's the full opening timeline for Manchester's new smart motorway, which will begin a phased opening this autumn - this will be a relief when it happens. Local News
Further rail strikes today and next Monday 1st September 2017 As if commuters hadn't had enough to put up with recently, a reminder that there will be yet more industrial action today and on Monday. Please do check before... Local News
Railway through Bolton to fully reopen next week 31st August 2017 Some good news from Network Rail for commuters: Passengers will be able to travel by train between Bolton and Manchester next week when the line reopens early... Local News
MP writes to Council over Section 106 payments 31st August 2017 This is appalling - I will be making enquiries with Bolton Council about this. Local News
MP attends transport summit 23rd August 2017 Bolton West & Atherton MP Chris Green joined northern business leaders and politicians at a transport summit in Leeds today. The summit was called to build the... Local News
Westhoughton MP slams council over controversial housing development 22nd August 2017 Bolton West MP Chris Green has condemned the council’s planning policy after a controversial housing development was given the go ahead. The independent public... Local News
Leigh Observer column - 15th August 2017 22nd August 2017 Formby Hall is due to be demolished in the next few weeks. This will be a sad end to our much-loved and well-used community hub with nothing there to replace it... Local News