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Lizzi Collinge
Labour PartyLizzi Collinge is the Labour MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
MPs voted on whether to give the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill a Second Reading, allowing it to progress through Parliament. This bill proposes significant changes to the welfare system, including reforms to how disability benefits (PIP) are assessed and restrictions on who qualifies for the health-related component of Universal Credit.
MPs voted on a 'reasoned amendment' at the Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill — a procedural move by the opposition to block the bill from progressing, signalling rejection of the government's proposed welfare reforms. The bill seeks to make changes to Universal Credit and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) eligibility and assessments.
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Positive coverage
“Morecambe MP column: Workers' rights improvements start this month” — Lancaster Guardian
“Funding boost helps expand community radio network in Morecambe” — Lancaster Guardian
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Morecambe, Heysham and Bolton-le-Sands. Population 107,276, notably older (median age 48 vs 41 nationally). Median income £26K (below average).
Court round-up for Lancaster and Morecambe
Lancaster Guardian · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,150
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
60
45 primary, 7 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£237m
from 48,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,330
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,970
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
41.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
58.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 4 towns, 13 villages, rural areas — 96,591 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
38 councillors across 19 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare | Morecambe Bay Independents | David Martin Bottoms | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Gerry Blaikie | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Kate Sarah Knight | May 2023 | |
| Bolton Slyne | Conservative and Unionist Party | John Wild | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Keith Budden | May 2023 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Morris Newton | May 2023 | |
| Burton Holme | Liberal Democrats | Vicky Hughes | May 2022 |
| Carnforth Millhead | Labour Party | Jackson Stubbs | May 2024 |
| Halton With Aughton Kellet | Green Party of England and Wales | James Sommerville | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Sarah Janet McGowan | May 2023 | |
| Heysham Central | Labour Party | Catherine Ann Armistead | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Susan Meryl Penney | May 2023 | |
| Heysham North | Labour Party | Claire Cozler | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Roger Timothy Cleet | May 2023 | |
| Heysham South | Labour Party | Catherine Mary Potter | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Colin Hartley | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Philip Mark Bradley | May 2023 | |
| Kent Estuary | Liberal Democrats | Helen Elizabeth Chaffey | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Rupert James Audland | May 2022 | |
| Lower Lune Valley | Liberal Democrats | Joyce Pritchard | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Peter Jackson | May 2023 | |
| Overton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Andrew Gardiner | May 2023 |
| Poulton | Liberal Democrats | John Livermore | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Paul Hart | May 2023 | |
| Silverdale | Liberal Democrats | William Alan Greenwell | May 2023 |
| Skerton | Labour Party | Anna Sandra Thornberry | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Geoffrey Martin Gawith | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Robert Michael Redfern | May 2023 | |
| Torrisholme | Morecambe Bay Independents | Brett Martin Cooper | May 2023 |
| Morecambe Bay Independents | Roger Thomas Francis Dennison | May 2023 | |
| Upper Lune Valley | Liberal Democrats | Ross Douglas Hunter | May 2023 |
| Warton | Green Party of England and Wales | Sue Tyldesley | May 2023 |
| West End | Labour Party | David Whitaker | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Joanne Lindsey Ainscough | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Margaret Elizabeth Pattison | May 2023 | |
| Westgate | Labour Party | Chris Harris | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | John Robert Hanson | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Matthew David Black | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 19,603 | 40.8% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 13,788 | 28.7% |
| Ref | 7,810 | 16.3% | |
| LD | 4,769 | 9.9% | |
| Green | 2,089 | 4.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 23,925 | 52.8% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 17,571 | 38.8% |
| LD | 2,328 | 5.1% | |
| Green | 938 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 548 | 1.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 21,773 | 47.7% |
| Lab | 20,374 | 44.6% | |
| LD | 1,699 | 3.7% | |
| Ind | 1,333 | 2.9% | |
| Green | 478 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 19,691 | 45.5% |
| Lab | 15,101 | 34.9% | |
| Ind | 5,358 | 12.4% | |
| LD | 1,612 | 3.7% | |
| Green | 1,395 | 3.2% | |
| Ind | 85 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 18,035 | 41.5% |
| Lab | 17,169 | 39.5% | |
| LD | 5,791 | 13.3% | |
| Ind | 1,843 | 4.2% | |
| Green | 598 | 1.4% |
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Local court report listing several individuals from Lancaster and Morecambe who appeared in court for non-payment of fines, with various orders made including suspended custody and payment arrangements.
Morecambe BID has secured funding to expand its MoreNet community radio network, connecting local businesses, Pubwatch members, and Lancashire Police for improved safety and communication. MP Lizzi Collinge supported the initiative, which is part of the broader Safe Morecambe programme including CCTV and lighting improvements.
Ferry services between the Isle of Man and Heysham/Liverpool face potential cancellations over the weekend due to gale force winds forecast to reach 45mph. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is allowing passengers to reschedule bookings free of charge.
Pimp Your Pasta, a new pasta bar, is opening on Morecambe's promenade near The Boardwalk with positive feedback from soft openings. The restaurant offers freshly made pasta dishes with vegan options and views of the seafront, representing new local business investment in the town centre.
Dale Harvey, a viral pub-visiting enthusiast, spent a day in Morecambe sampling 22 pubs as part of his Great British Pub Crawl mission. The article provides positive reviews of various local pubs, highlighting their friendly staff, atmosphere, and offerings, and indicates he plans to return to visit more venues in the town.
Legendary rock band Hawkwind will perform at Morecambe's Winter Gardens on August 8-9 as part of The Bay Fringe Festival's 10th edition. The event includes a full concert, aftershow party, family activities, and a film premiere screening, celebrating the town's cultural offerings.
MP Lizzi Collinge highlights new employment rights reforms coming into effect from April, including increases to the National Living Wage, new parental leave entitlements, stronger whistleblower protections, and improved statutory sick pay for workers in Morecambe and Lunesdale. She frames these changes as delivering dignity and fairness in the workplace, particularly for vulnerable workers including younger people, women, and those with disabilities.
The Eden Project Morecambe has appointed VINCI Building as its main contractor, marking significant progress toward construction. The project, backed by £50m government funding, is expected to create hundreds of jobs and generate £80m in local economic benefits, with the first phase opening in early 2027.
Lancashire Police have issued a public appeal for missing 15-year-old Jayden, who has links to Heysham and was last seen at a railway station. The appeal seeks public assistance in locating the teenager, who may be nervous and struggle to communicate.
Frontierland, a beloved Morecambe theme park that operated for over 90 years before closing in 1999, has remained derelict for 27 years. Lancaster City Council has owned the site since 2021 and is considering regeneration plans, with a board evaluating over 30 ideas and recommendations expected soon.
Prom Fest Morecambe is a community-led live music festival running April 10-12 across multiple local venues on Morecambe's promenade, featuring bands, DJs, and solo artists. The free, self-funded event aims to support local hospitality venues and celebrate the community.
The national tourist board has promoted Morecambe as a destination on social media, highlighting the town's Art Deco architecture, sunsets, and connection to Eric Morecambe. The promotion features four local attractions to encourage visitor interest.
Eden Project Morecambe, a £100 million major cultural and environmental attraction, has confirmed its opening timeline with the first phase launching in early 2027 and full opening in 2028. The project, located directly in Morecambe and overlooking Morecambe Bay, is expected to generate £80 million for the local economy and create hundreds of jobs, marking a significant regeneration initiative for the constituency.
Carnforth Town Council has issued an urgent safety warning about falling debris from a building on New Street, advising residents and pedestrians to avoid the area. The council has reported the issue to relevant authorities and is requesting immediate action to address the structural hazard.
VINCI Building has been appointed as main contractor for the £100m Eden Project Morecambe, with full opening expected in 2028. The project, featuring shell-shaped domes and landscaped gardens, is supported by UK Government funding and delivered in partnership with local councils and Lancaster University, representing a major economic development for the town and region.
Morecambe is hosting a Battle of Britain Dakota aircraft display as part of Armed Forces Day celebrations running June 19-21, featuring a 20-minute aerial display over Morecambe Bay alongside parachute teams, a static Spitfire, military parade, and numerous entertainment attractions.
Heysham Neighbourhood Community's newly reopened public toilets were vandalized over Easter Sunday, causing significant damage just days after reopening. The volunteer-run community group is seeking public vigilance and continued support to maintain the facility, which costs £30 daily to operate.
VINCI Building has been appointed as the main contractor for Eden Project Morecambe, keeping the scheme on track to open its first phase in early 2027 and fully in 2028. The project is expected to deliver £80m in local benefits including jobs, apprenticeships, and supply chain investment, positioning it as a transformative regeneration initiative for the town and region.
Network Rail completed upgrades to Carnforth railway station's signal lamps and overhead power lines on the West Coast Main Line during an Easter weekend closure, with further planned closures from April 11-19 for additional overhead line renewals. The work is part of a £400m investment programme to improve Europe's busiest mixed-use railway despite challenging weather conditions.
A planning application to convert a former bowling green at the defunct Cumberland View pub in Heysham into a car sales site faces rejection from council officers due to concerns about loss of community open space, flood risk, and insufficient justification for the development. The site has been unused since the pub's closure in December 2024, with the new owner proposing car sales and possible residential use of the building.
A 28-year-old woman named Asrin, who is terminally ill with Stage IV bile duct cancer and living in Lancaster, wishes to spend her final days with her family in her home country. A fundraiser has been launched by a friend working at RAIS (a Lancaster-based refugee support charity) to raise £58,500 for medical air transport to enable this wish, as commercial flights are no longer possible due to conflict in her region.
The Spray, an iconic 1896 Morecambe Bay prawner fishing boat, has successfully returned to sea after restoration by the Morecambe Bay Prawner Trust. The vessel represents the area's rich maritime heritage and historical inshore fishing industry, with plans to showcase this heritage around the bay.
Morecambe Comic Con returned for a free weekend event at The Platform, featuring cosplay, merchandise stalls, and pop culture activities on Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. The event showcases the town's appeal as a cultural destination and community gathering space.
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