ALL LOCAL NEWS - Jo Platt

Local MP meets residents at Belong Atherton

Belong Atherton is a community village for older people. Today, local MP Jo Platt went to see how they work within the community. The Belong Atherton village has 26 apartments for independent living and six supported ‘households’ with ensuite bedrooms, lounges and kitchen areas. Jo Platt said: “It was a…

Working together to clean up the Cenotaph war memorial

A team from Buildings 2 Clean Ltd has revitalised the Cenotaph war memorial in Leigh.…

Jo Platt responds to Post Office announcement

Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – has responded to today’s Post…

Jo Platt meets Citizenship students at Atherton High School

Jo Platt visited Atherton High School to meet up with Year 11 students that are…

Former Railway Arches cleared in fight against anti-social behaviour

The railway arches on Queen Street, in Leigh – which has been an anti-social behaviour…

Jo Platt catches up with Compassion In Action

Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – met with Pam Gilligan at Compassion in…

The Bee Network’s new Tap and Go scheme launches

This week, Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – joined the Mayor of Greater…

Jo Platt urges residents to have their say on the future of Leigh Market

Wigan Council has launched a public survey on its plan to revitalise Leigh Market and…

“Unleashing the true potential of our community” (Wigan Today)

Leigh is one of 75 places across the UK that will each receive up to…

Local MP supports The Lottery Winners at KOKO album launch

Local band The Lottery Winners launched its 4th album this evening. The Indie band is…

Remembering the Golborne mining disaster

It has been 46 years since 10 men lost their lives – and another was…

Local MP opens new theatre at Leigh Infirmary

Local MP Jo Platt officially opened Theatre 4 at Leigh Infirmary today – an exciting…

The Lottery Winners hits the jackpot with new funding

Leigh band – The Lottery Winners – are one of 58 recipients of funding from…

Wigan’s SEND crisis – Jo Platt MP calls for policy change

Leigh and Atherton MP – Jo Platt – called for a change in Special Educational…

Protecting and maintaining our waterways – Jo Platt meets the Canal & River Trust

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt met with the Canal & Rivers Trust this morning,…

International Women’s Day – Jo Platt celebrates the achievements of local women

The Soroptimist International of Leigh and District hosted an International Women’s Day event at the…

Bedford High School play in the biggest Ever football session

Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – visited Bedford High School today,…

The Day of Reflection – remembering those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic

This year marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Leigh and Atherton MP –…

Tackling anti-social behaviour and crime in Leigh – an update

Tackling anti-social behaviour and improving community safety in our towns is one of Jo Platt’s…

Leigh to get £20m – Jo Platt responds to announcement

A £20m fund has been guaranteed to given to Leigh by Government under the new…

Pitching in – Jo Platt meets volunteers at Atherton Collieries

This afternoon, Jo Platt MP went down to Atherton Collieries Football Club where she met…

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