Families that have been hardest hit by the pandemic and need extra support this winter with food and bills will benefit from a new £170 million scheme unveiled by the Government.

People living and working in North West Leicestershire will benefit after District Council was given a share of £900m in additional Government funding for local councils.

Andrew Bridgen MP is set to visit Snarestone Primary School to get involved in UK Parliament Week and join a UK-wide conversation about our democracy, people power and making change happen.  

One of North West Leicestershire’s most valuable heritage sites has been given a crucial lifeline thanks to a major Government scheme.

Andrew Bridgen pays tribute to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance for their work to reach patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Friday 10 October, with awareness of the restrictions of Covid19 and in spite of pouring rain, the Ashby Canal Association was able to show off the results of its ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign.

MP Andrew Bridgen was guest of honour to witness Dougy the Dalmatian’s all star moment when he bit through a sausage ribbon to officially mark the opening of a new doggy daycare in Coalville.

Andrew Bridgen MP today joined Kegworth Primary, a local school in his  constituency, to learn about why it is so important for young people in the  area to stay safe and  positive online. The event was hosted by Google on YouTube live to highlight their ​Be Internet Legends​ programme. 

Thringstone Miners Social Centre who support local mum and toddler groups as well as amateur football clubs has been awarded a £1,500 grant to help it continue its services during the pandemic.