MPs unite in bid to save Silk Street Post Office
This week a group of cross-party MPs came together, to ensure the Post Office carefully…
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MP visits Hindsford Primary School during Parliament Week
Jo Platt visited Hindsford Primary School in Atherton to chat about her role as a…
MP encourages residents to have their say on £11.4m Civic Square revamp
Leigh Civic Square is set to receive a £11.4m refurbishment and local MP Jo Platt…
Atherton Cricket Club receives grant to become carbon neutral
Atherton Cricket Club has received a £80,000 grant from Centrica’s Energy for Tomorrow programme, in…
Parklee Community School welcomes local MP
Jo was invited down to Parklee Community School in Atherton, to join in with the…
Light up Leigh – the festivities begin!
The festivities officially began in Leigh today, with this year’s Light Up Leigh parade. Local…
Jo catches up with the Good Deeds Trust and the Atherton Neighbourhood Team at Town Hall surgery
On Friday 15 November, Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – met…
Jo Platt urges constituents to sign Save Leigh Post Office petition
Yesterday, the Post Office announced that 115 branches are at risk of closure, including Leigh’s…
Jo Platt pays tribute across the constituency
Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – paid tribute to the courageous…
Celebrating 85 years of Citizens Advice in Leigh and Atherton
Citizens Advice has now been helping people that live in Leigh and Atherton for over…
Dene Croft – supporting children with SEN needs to achieve the future they deserve
Jo Platt, the MP for Leigh and Atherton, visited Dene Croft children’s home today. During…
Local MP visits St Peter’s Church ahead of Remembrance Sunday
In preparation for Remembrance Sunday, local MP Jo Platt visited St Peter’s Church on First…
Tackling issues with Royal Mail deliveries in Golborne
In recent months the residents of Rothwell Farm have been reporting ongoing issues with the…
Former Councillor John O’Brien receives Honorary Alderman
Former Leigh South Councillor – John O’Brien – has been made an Honorary Alderman. Jo…
Jo Platt launches children’s Christmas card competition
Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – is running a Christmas card…
Last Night of the (Lowton) Proms – local MP attends
Jo Platt joined Lowton East councillors – Garry and Jenny – at the Last Night…
Tyldesley to get new travel hub
A new parking facility is being built at Astley Street – in Tyldesley – close…
Borough MPs pledge to improve the region
The borough of Wigan now has a clean sweep of Labour MPs representing residents. Jo…
Film industry receives well-needed boost
Leigh and Atherton has a budding film and creative scene – and the whole sector…
Unify Credit Union reopens on Bradshawgate after flooding
Community credit union – Unify – has officially reopened its doors, after it was forced…
Local MP chats to veterans at weekly brunch event
The MP for Leigh and Atherton – Jo Platt – visited this week’s veterans brunch…