“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
MP condemns plans for biomass power plant in Great Bowden 18th January 2024 MP for Harborough Neil O’Brien has condemned proposals to build an Anaerobic Digestion power plant in Great Bowden, and is calling on residents to sign his... Local News
“Lessons must be learned”: MP convenes meeting on reducing flooding risks 3rd January 2024 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is calling a meeting with the Environment Agency and the County Council, to discuss how to reduce flooding risks in future. Following... Local News
Harborough MPs warn: one month to save the tip 22nd December 2023 Harborough district MPs Neil O’Brien and Alicia Kearns are warning that residents have just a month to reply to the County Council’s consultation on the future... Local News
MP calls for meeting with county council over Roman Way community groups 18th December 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is demanding an urgent meeting with Leicestershire County Council to press the council to help find new homes for voluntary groups... Local News
Canal towpath improvements completed in Market Harborough 30th November 2023 A section of historic canal towpath in Market Harborough has reopened after charity, Canal & River Trust, completed the latest phase of improvements which make... Local News
MP hails good news on rail station ticket offices 31st October 2023 Local MP Neil O’Brien has hailed news that plans to close railway station ticket offices have been dropped. Neil said: “I have been campaigning against plans to... Local News
Local MP spearheads new law to stop young people starting smoking 9th October 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is spearheading the government’s plan to stop young people starting smoking and vaping. The MP, who is also Minister for Public... Westminster News
Harborough MP welcomes Government investment to protect bus services across Harborough 2nd October 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed a significant funding boost which will see over £1.7m pumped into local bus services. The money will ensure the future... Local News
Harborough housing petition launched: Petition says “no” to district taking Leicester’s overspill housing. 2nd September 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is spearheading a petition which calls on Harborough District council not to sign up to accept a large amount of overspill housing... Local News
