The MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, is leading the campaign to protect Walney Island from flooding. Walney is home to around 12,000 residents. In the worst weather, the island splits into two, owing to onshore flooding from the tide (Irish Sea). Major roads and communities, including a 13th century village “Biggar” are flooded… Continue reading MP provides an update on campaign to protect Walney Island from flooding
Simon Fell MP has urged schools and colleges in Barrow and Furness to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity to study and work around the world. The landmark scheme, which replaces the UK’s participation in the EU’s Erasmus programme, will be backed by £110… Continue reading MP encourages schools and colleges to sign up for new Turing Scheme
As GSK prepares to close its operation in Ulverston after 73 years, Andrea is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director to ask why this needs to happen and to find out what the future plans for the site might be. Tuesday 1 till 3pm on The Afternoon Show.
Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Spring Budget which provides billions of pounds to support businesses and families through the pandemic, delivers on the Conservatives’ promises it has made to the British people and invests in the UK’s future economy. On Wednesday, the Government set out an ambitious plan that focuses on supporting people and businesses… Continue reading Simon Fell: Budget shows Conservatives commitment to protecting jons and livihoods as we build our future economy
The Government has confirmed the launch of a new Events Research Programme, which will include a series of pilot events using testing measures, in preparation for a full rollback of restrictions planned for 21 June. The pilot events will start in April in England. Barrow AFC are one local organisation hoping to be a part… Continue reading MP calls on the Government to let AFC fans back in
Barrow and Furness MP, Simon Fell, is pledging to take steps to reduce food waste. In a blog post, the MP outlines the five practical steps he is taking, and encouraging others to do the same Mr Fell is a member of the Conservative Environment Network which is a forum for conservatives who support conservation… Continue reading MP Pledges to reduce food waste
SIMON FELL MP PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PUBS IN BARROW AND FURNESS Simon Fell MP has today pledged his support for the Long Live the Local campaign to help pubs in Barrow and Furness survive. Mr Fell joins over 500,000 people who have signed the petition so far, including 906 in Barrow and Furness alone.… Continue reading Simon Fell pledges support for local pubs in Barrow and Furness
3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that pupils across Cumbria have benefited from almost 4,000 laptops and tablets to date, as the Conservative Government hits an important milestone in its rollout of devices to support disadvantaged young people. More than 1 million laptops and… Continue reading 3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria
FURNESS MP STARTS NEW CLIMATE CHANGE CHAMPION ROLE Simon Fell MP has today signed up to become an active travel champion, to help accelerate action on climate change in Parliament, as part of the Conservative Environment Network’s new Net Zero Champions initiative. Mr Fell will be working with 24 other Conservative MPs to promote a… Continue reading Furness MP starts new climate change champion role
PRINCIPAL TAKES ON MP IN NATIONAL APPRENTICSHIP WEEK CHALLEGE The Principal of Furness College will go head to head with the MP for Barrow and Furness to test their skills and knowledge as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Professor Andrew Wren will take on Simon Fell in the college’s annual Principal v MP Challenge on… Continue reading Principal takes on MP in National Apprenticeship Week challenge
