Conservatives - Economic Update – indisputable facts. Sunday, 25 February, 2024 Conservatives - Economic Update – indisputable facts. Like every country, the UK economy has faced its challenges following the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. That is why over the past year we have been working on our five priorities, to: halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists, and stop the boats. A year later, there has been some good progress. Inflation has fallen... Westminster News
Griffin Development Made Possible by £670,000 Government Grant 30th September 2019 The redevelopment of the Griffin area to provide 140 new homes was only made possible by funding of £670,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local... Local News
Education Secretary Visits Blackburn 7th September 2019 The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has visited a Blackburn school, along with Darwen MP Jake Berry, in the wake of the government's announcement of a... Local News
Boris Fulfils Pledge With Cash Boost for Darwen 7th September 2019 Darwen is to receive £25m in government funding as part of a scheme to regenerate towns with a proud industrial and economic heritage that have seen their... Local News
Conservatives Continue Fight to Avoid Traffic Chaos 27th August 2019 Blackburn Conservatives continue to fight Labour plans for an extra 1,500 HGVs a week in the M65 Junction 4 area. The council recently ignored Conservative... Local News
Mill Hill Rat Infestation 22nd August 2019 Mill Hill has become infested by rats, according to an article in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. The infestation was exposed by local landlord, Martin Kerry... Local News
'Unfair' Funding Queried 20th August 2019 Cllr John Pearson has queried why the Council is providing £40,000 to refurbish a sports facility in a Labour-held ward - and paying for future monitoring and... Local News
Conservatives Secure Removal of 'Eyesore' Advertising Signs in Pleasington 19th August 2019 Cllr John Pearson has requested immediate action from the Council to complete the removal of unauthorised and eyesore advertising signs. The signs, advertising... Local News
'Greedy' Council Rejects Proposal to Save Feniscliffe Bank Green Space 19th August 2019 Conservative Councillor John Pearson has accused Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council of greed after they rejected his proposal to save the green space at... Local News
Labour Ignore Conservative Proposal to Prevent Traffic Chaos 17th August 2019 Labour Councillors have voted through plans for a new Recycling Centre on Lower Eccleshill Road, ignoring concerns over traffic congestion. The Conservatives... Local News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
