“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
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston MP welcomes funding for new hospital beds at Glenfield 16th August 2023 Harborough, Oadby and Wigston MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed the announcement that Glenfield Hospital will get two new wards providing 56 new beds thanks to a... Local News
Harborough MP praises ultrafast broadband rollout as more households have access to full fibre 8th August 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien met Openreach recently to find out about the rollout of ultrafast full fibre broadband in Market Harborough and the surrounding areas... Local News
MP presses council to plant trees in Market Harborough town centre 7th August 2023 MP for Harborough Neil O’Brien is pressing Harborough District Council to green Market Harborough town centre by planting more trees. The MP is calling on... Local News
MP welcomes launch of health plan for Harborough 4th August 2023 Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough and Minister for Primary Care, has welcomed moves by the local NHS to draw up a plan for the future of health services in... Local News
MP’s demands for improved bus services set to be delivered 3rd August 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed changes to bus services in Harborough and Oadby, which will take effect later this month. The MP has been pushing for... Local News
Kibworth Bridge Update 24th June 2023 Together with Kibworth councillors Phil King, Kevin Feltham and Simon Whelband we had a meeting today with Network Rail and all the key people involved in the... Local News
Neil O’Brien MP invites local children to take part in Coronation Competition 17th February 2023 Local MP Neil O’Brien has launched a competition for primary-aged children in Harborough, Oadby, and Wigston to mark the King’s Coronation. Mr O’Brien is... Local News
Neil O’Brien MP on today’s Autumn Statement 17th November 2022 Neil O’Brien said: “I welcome the measures set out in today’s Autumn Statement. It will ensure economic stability, protect the NHS, and cut inflation. The extra... Westminster News
Neil attends Sikh War Memorial statue unveiling 30th October 2022 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston, attended the official unveiling ceremony of the the Sikh War Memorial statue in Leicester, on the 30th October... Local News
