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Bamber Bridge

An area to the south of Preston, it is within South Ribble and is commonly referred to as ‘Brig’. Bamber Bridge has a railway station and a main high street with local shops. It is close to the A6.

Withy Grove Park achieves first ever green flag award

Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A park in Bamber Bridge has won its first green flag award. Withy Grove Park has joined three other South Ribble parks in securing the status. The park joins Hurst […]

8 months ago
Current South Ribble Borough Council leader to stand for Labour at general election

Paul Foster The leader of South Ribble Borough Council says he hopes that the trust he believes he has earned in the role will persuade residents to make him the area’s next […]

9 months ago
NHS whistleblower says mental health trust causing ‘enormous stress’ to Bamber Bridge staff

Ribble House in Meanygate, Bamber Bridge Pic: Google An NHS employee says the mental health trust they work for is causing ‘an enormous amount of stress’ to its staff. The whistleblower, who wishes to remain anonymous, works at […]

10 months ago
A6 at Bamber Bridge amongst road resurfacing schemes

A number of roads in Preston and South Ribble are to be resurfaced as part of a £1.5m funding pot from Lancashire County Council. As well as the Broughton Bypass […]

11 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bamber Bridge’s Station Road to see two more bus stops

One of the busiest roads in Bamber Bridge is set to get two more bus stops – even though residents say there is no need for them. The new facilities […]

11 months ago
Full list of South Ribble Coronation Bank Holiday weekend street parties and road closures

A number of road closures have been announced in the South Ribble area for the Coronation Weekend taking place between Saturday 6 May to Sunday 7 May. Below is the […]

11 months ago
South Ribble Borough Council local elections 2023: Mini manifestos for Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and Independents

As residents across South Ribble prepare to head to the polls in next month’s local elections, politicians are busy making their pitch to voters. For those filled with dread at […]

11 months ago
South Ribble local elections 2023: Full candidates list

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May. The council will run Borough, Town and Parish Elections, and a poll will be held between 7am […]

11 months ago
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