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James Grundy, MP for Leigh, has urged local charities and good causes to apply for funding from one of four trusts funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Greater Manchester Police has been bolstered by an additional 30 officers since the Government launched its major recruitment drive in September 2019.

Schools across Leigh will benefit from further significant government investment, with £77,283,987 of total funding promised in 2021/22.

The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP, visited Manchester Piccadilly railway station to announce multi-million-pound funding for the North’s rail improvements, and Leigh MP James Grundy believes this could be the key in unlocking Leigh’s railway stations.

Thousands of public sector workers across Leigh are to get a pay rise, reflecting their hard work and dedication, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Takes total additional funding for Wigan Council to £22,503,828
Direct Government funding to help council respond to the pandemic reaches £4.3 billion
New Government scheme will help to cover Wigan Council’s lost income during the pandemic and boost cash flow

This week, Leigh MP James Grundy defended the leave vote of his constituents and spoke out against the Scottish Nationalist Party’s (SNP) proposals to extend the Brexit transition period.

James Grundy, MP for Leigh, has today launched his ‘Shop Safe, Shop Local’ campaign and is calling on local residents to sign his petition for Wigan Council to introduce a series of measures to help our local high streets recover from COVID-19.

Local MP James Grundy has called for an urgent inquiry into the ongoing financial troubles of Wigan Athletic Football Club (WAFC).

VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 370 in Leigh
Public urged to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ with new voucher scheme to encourage people to support local restaurants throughout August