“Fantastic news” – Spion Kop bridge in Wigston to stay open Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Harborough Oadby and Wigston MP Neil O’Brien has hailed the news that a busy bridge between Wigston and South Wigston is to remain open, despite rail electrification works. Following months of lobbying and questions to ministers Network Rail have confirmed they will lower the tracks, rather than raise the bridge. Neil said: “This is fantastic news. After months of me lobbying and asking questions... Local News
Road safety measures to be introduced outside Market Harborough School following concerns raised by MP 24th July 2024 Road safety measures are set to be introduced outside a Market Harborough school, following intervention by the town’s MP. Neil O’Brien was invited to visit... Local News
Residents of Market Harborough retirement complex served by regular bus service, following intervention by MP 10th July 2024 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed a change to a local bus route which will make Market Harborough town centre more accessible for residents living in a... Local News
MP writes to Ministers asking for rethink on prison 8th July 2024 Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough Oadby and Wigston, has written to Planning Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and also to Justice Secretary... Local News
Neil O'Brien leads parliamentary debate on fleecehold estates 28th February 2024 Neil O'Brien has secured a Westminster Hall debate on so-called 'fleecehold' housing developments, to push for reform to the system. Under this system ( which... Speeches in Parliament
Harborough MP calls on council to help local primary school 14th February 2024 Harborough MP, Neil O’Brien, is calling on a local council to help ease the problem of congested roads during the busy school run. During a recent visit to St... Local News
MP welcomes launch of new NHS service – “Pharmacy First” 29th January 2024 Pharmacists will be given extra funding and powers to see and treat NHS patients from this Wednesday, which will free up as many as 30 million GP appointments... Westminster News
Neil O’Brien MP hails success of his bus campaign as local bus companies join forces to improve ticketing and timetabling 26th January 2024 Neil O’Brien MP has welcomed improvements to local bus services in Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen and Oadby following his successful campaign to improve... Local News
MP welcomes £500 million extra cash for councils 24th January 2024 Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston has welcomed the announcement of £500 million extra funding for local government announced today. Taking into... Westminster News
MP calls on councils to sign up to government warm homes green scheme 18th January 2024 Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston is calling on local district councils to sign up to the ECO Flex scheme, so that more local residents can get... Local News
