Trudy welcomes new unitary authorities for Cumbria Wednesday, 21 July, 2021 Plans for new unitary councils in Cumbria have taken an important step forward today following approval from Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick. For Cumbria two unitary councils will be established - an East unitary council covering Barrow, Eden and South Lakeland and a West unitary council covering Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland, strengthening local leadership and transforming the way... Local News
Trudy hears about schools' 'innovative solutions' to recduce plastic waste during visit 16th July 2021 Pupils at Seascale Primary School enjoyed a special visit from their local MP during their last day of term. On Friday, Trudy Harrison MP joined pupils and... Local News
Government launches new strategy to revive high streets in Copeland 15th July 2021 Trudy has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Build Back Better High Streets Strategy – which sets out how high streets across Copeland will be... Local News
Millom celebrates as £20.6m funding announced for the town 15th July 2021 The community of Millom are celebrating today as it is announced the town is set to benefit from a multi-million pound Government investment. Announced this... Local News
Trudy meets with Forestry England for update on Wild Ennerdale project 9th July 2021 The effects of climate change and restoring wildlife was the focus of a visit to Ennerdale this week, when Copeland’s MP joined Forestry England for an update... Local News
Trudy thanks local Work Coaches for support to get people back into work 8th July 2021 Marking once year since the Government’s Plan For Jobs was launched, the MP for Copeland has commended Whitehaven’s Job Centre, thanking work coaches for their... Local News
Copeland Business Crowned Regional Winner in Rural Oscars Awards 30th June 2021 A business in Copeland has been announced as a regional winner in the Countryside Alliance Awards. ‘The Gather’, a community-owned and run café and shop in... Local News
Nuclear APPG lauches roadmap to net-zero 30th June 2021 A nuclear roadmap highlighting the critical steps Government must take in order to achieve net-zero targets has been published today. Launched by the APPG for... Local News
Copeland Arts and Heritage Venues Can Apply For Final Round For Culture Recovery Funding 25th June 2021 Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced that the final £300 million of the Government’s record-breaking £2 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) will... Local News
Grant scheme to provide extra support to help copeland families get back on their feet 23rd June 2021 Copeland families hit hard by the pandemic are to get further financial support from the Government. The local authority is set to receive an extra £1,408,393... Local News
