Next week voters across Chorley will go to the polls in the local elections.

These elections are so important as they will shape the decisions that affect the lives of every one of us on a day to day basis.

CONSERVATIVE cost-saving measures which would have benefited residents across the constituency have been voted down by Labour at a meeting of Chorley council

Chorley Conservatives are fielding candidates in every ward across the constituency for this years Chorley Council elections being held on Thursday May 3rd.

Adlington and Anderton

Paul LOWE

Astley and Buckshaw

Aidy RIGGOTT

Brindle and Hoghton

Update from the Environment Agency, Lancashire and Chorley Councils and Public Health England

WATCH & SHARE: Conservative MP Maria Caulfield destroys Labour for not telling the truth.

Today, Parliament will vote on measures to introduce a new eligibility criteria for free school meals and the early years pupil premium, which will mean around 50,000 more children will benefit from a free school meal by 2022.

Campaigner Aidy Riggott, who's standing for election in this May's local election, spoke at tonights Chorley Council development control committee with a view to stop the application.

Schools will receive £600 for every additional pupil who takes an advanced maths qualification, helping to ensure Britain has skills for success in the future.

Cllr Andrew Snowden, Lead Member for Highways and Transport at Lancashire County Council, has declared a war on the potholes of Chorley as the Conservative-led County Hall adds millions of pounds to its arsenal.

Lancashire County Council has appointed a new Lead Member for Economic Development and Cultural Services.