Supporting businesses, town centre regeneration and rural communities

Trudy has visited a blossoming business in Millom as part of British Flower Week.

Trudy spent time with Graham and Jane Bradley, of Market Street Bedding Plants, to learn about their business venture and enjoy the beautiful flowers and plants on display.

Trudy is alerting residents and businesses in the constituency to a range of funding streams that they may be eligible for.

Trudy has a ‘Grants and Funding’ section on her website, which is updated with links and application details each time a new grant becomes available.

Trudy has supported plans to back Copeland's farmers and food producers following the launch of the Government’s first ever Food Strategy.

Trudy has accepted an invite from the owners of a Lake District eatery to help plant a special woodland to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Trudy is supporting the roll-out of a new car rental scheme in the constituency.

Trudy visited Enterprise Rent-a-Car’s Whitehaven branch to learn more about the firm’s Car Club scheme, which offers members a range of fuel-efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles for rent 24-hours-a-day.

Trudy has enjoyed a demonstration of the benefits of electric bikes during English Tourism Week.

Trudy met with the team from Cyclewise at their depot in Whinlatter, and joined them on an e-bike for a scenic forest trail.

Trudy has written to Farming Minister Victoria Prentis to highlight issues facing the constituency’s farming industry.

Trudy has praised the partnership working and services on offer at Millom Network Centre.

Trudy was invited to visit the charity to see the progress made since its relocation to Devonshire Road, and to meet the staff, volunteers and service users.

Trudy has welcomed today’s announcement that the constituency is to receive a share of £75m funding for the arts.

Copeland has been named as one of 54 areas to be prioritised for a share of the funding for new and established arts organisations.

Trudy has praised the dedication of a life-saving mountain rescue team.