Simon Fell MP has submitted a collation of the responses received by his office concerning Storm Arwen being sent to reviews to be conducted by ENW, BEIS and Ofgem. Whole villages, isolated homes and parts of streets were left to cope with extremely challenging conditions as a result of the power outages following Storm… Continue reading MP calls for a more resilient electricty network in response to Storm Arwen
The UK has signed an historic trade agreement with Australia, our first ‘from scratch’ since leaving the EU, setting new global standards in digital and services and creating new work and travel opportunities for Brits and Aussies. The deal will unlock £10.4 billion of additional trade, boosting our economy and increasing wages across the UK,… Continue reading £189 millon boost to North West’s economy from new free trade agreement with Australia
The MP for Barrow and Furness Simon Fell has written to the major social media company alongside 50 fellow Conservative MPs lobbying the tech giants to do more to tackle online abuse on their platforms. The letter calls out the “inaction” of social media companies to stamp out abuse on their platforms and… Continue reading Joint MP letter to social media companies
Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, saying it will help working families meet the cost of living, support businesses’ recovery, deliver world-class public services, and drive economic growth across the country. Key announcements to help with the cost of living include a significant tax cut for low-income families by… Continue reading Simon Fell MP says Budget is delivering a stronger economy for people in Barrow and Furness
Simon Fell, the member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, is calling on residents across Furness to get active and to take part in an activity in Furness to mark National Fitness Day. The day highlights the benefits and importance of physical activity, and is championed by former Paralympic Gold Medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.… Continue reading MP invites local people to join in celebrating National Fitness Day
BARROW and Furness’ MP Simon Fell has written to Highways England and Cumbria County Council urging them to act to improve road safety following the death of a man on the A590 last week. In the letters to Jim O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer at Highways England and Angela Jones the Executive Director for Economy and… Continue reading MP calls on Council and Highways England to bring in measures after fatal accident
A new fund supporting the events industry recovery will provide financial support to not-for-profit organisations hosting domestic business events from 21 June to 17 December 2021. The new Domestic Support Fund is designed to offer financial support to kick start the return of business events and to showcase that the UK is ready to meet… Continue reading MP urges local organisations to apply for new fund
Barrow and Furness MP Simon Fell has urged local businesses and charities to fund holiday provision plans to help young learners recover from the disruption that covid has caused in the classroom. On Saturday, Mr Fell met local headteacher Caroline Vernon and former Barrow MP John Woodcock, now Lord Walney, to give his backing to… Continue reading MP urges local businesses to dig deep for lost-learning recovery scheme
The MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has called on the Government to build back healthier, using lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. The call came as the Furness MP questioned the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson MP, during a statement in the House of Commons where Mr Johnson was announcing the Government’s plans to… Continue reading Simon Fell MP, urges Government to “Build Back Healthier”
Nationally, over £390 million worth of funding has been allocated to over 2,700 arts, culture and heritage organisations in England. Four Furness-based organisations are in line for additional support from the Culture Recovery Fund, including The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston, Signal Film and Media, Ulverston’s Coronation Hall, and the Bread and Butter Theatre Company The… Continue reading Over £154,000 given to Furness-based Arts, Culture and Heritage Organisations
