Line-up confirmed for Skills and Careers Fair

The line-up has been confirmed for this week’s Skills and Careers Fair.

Thirty-four companies will be in attendance at Whitehaven Civic Hall on Friday, April 28 from 2pm to 6pm, to offer information and guidance on a wide range of careers.

Trudy to host Skills and Careers Fair

Trudy has announced that a Skills and Careers Fair will take place in Whitehaven this month.

Around 30 companies will be on hand at Whitehaven Civic Hall on Friday, April 28 (2pm to 6pm) to offer a guests a wealth of information and guidance on the range of careers that are available.

Trudy praises award-winning pupils

Trudy has congratulated an award-winning school for their environmental credentials.

Trudy visited St Bridget’s School, Parton, to hold an assembly and to meet the pupils who took part in the recent Bright Stars project for which they earned first place in the ‘Best Logo’ category.

Whitehaven News column: March 15, 2023

Trudy's Whitehaven News column from March 15, 2023:

I’d like to start this month’s column by thanking members of Copeland’s farming community who joined me at four successful evening get-togethers over the past two months.

Trudy praises eco-school

Trudy has praised her eco-friendly former school.

Trudy accepted an invitation from Seascale School to hold an assembly for the Key Stage 2, to tell pupils more about her journey into politics and her role as Copeland’s MP and a Minister in Defra.

Trudy welcomes Lake District funding

Trudy has welcomed the news that £440,000 in extra funding is being invested into the Lake District National Park to protect and conserve our natural environment and widen access to our scenic beauty spots, supporting tourism and growing the economy.

Trudy welcomes Levelling Up investment in Copeland

Trudy has welcomed the announcement that Copeland will receive £20m directly - and benefit from a further £17.8m - in the latest round of the Government's Levelling Up funding announced today.

Trudy quizzed by Whitehaven pupils

Trudy has been quizzed by pupils from a Whitehaven infant school.

Trudy visited St James' Infant and Nursery School, where she held an assembly from Year 1 and 2 pupils to tell them about her role as a Member of Parliament and an Environment Minister.