Senior Liberal Democrat Councillor joins the Conservatives Tuesday, 10 January, 2023 A senior Liberal Democrat councillor has resigned from the Party today to join the Conservatives. Cllr Dr Naveed Alam, who represents Grange Ward on Oadby & Wigston Borough Council, has stated that he can no longer trust the Lib Dems with the running of the council, and has thrown his support behind the Conservatives. Commenting, Cllr Alam said: “The Liberal Democrats have failed the residents of... Local News
Tell us your views on Lib Dem housing plans 18th March 2021 The Lib Dem Local Plan for Oadby & Wigston paves the way for an additional 650 houses off Newton Lane in Wigston, on top of the existing 400. We want to hear... Local News
Passing of Ted Barr, former Wigston Councillor 15th March 2021 Our team would like to offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Ted Barr, former Wigston Meadowcourt Councillor from 2015-2019. Ted sadly passed away... Local News
Neil seeks assurances over Wigston Post Office 4th February 2021 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston has been seeking reassurances over the future of the Post Office In Wigston Town Centre. The Post Office is... Local News
Neil welcomes local asymptomatic testing for key workers 22nd January 2021 Neil O'Brien MP has welcomed the introduction of asymptomatic testing for key workers and those unable to work from home across Leicestershire. Further details... Local News
Concerns raised by GP surgeries 14th January 2021 While I’m pleased to update that over 2.6m first dose vaccinations have been given, I want to share some concerns that have been raised with me, notably the... Local News
Neil visits Oadby vaccination site 22nd December 2020 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston visited the coronavirus vaccination centre at Leicester Racecourse in Oadby. Please see a video below. Local News
Neil encourages postcode lottery funding bids 10th August 2020 Applications are open for People's Postcode Lottery funding - where local charities and good causes are able to apply for grants between £500 - £20,000. They've... Local News
Neil visits O&W shopping parades 1st August 2020 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston visited reopened shopping parades across the Borough on Saturday 1st August, the first day after the local... Local News
Neil becomes new APPG Loneliness Chair 20th April 2020 Neil O’Brien OBE, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston will be the new Chair of the APPG on Loneliness British Red Cross, which acts as the secretariat for the... Local News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
