Young People from Walney Community Trust with Simon Fell
Young People from Walney Community Trust thought of a few questions to ask Simon Fell when he visited the centre last week.
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MP calls on Council and Highways England to bring in measures after fatal accident
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
MP urges local organisations to apply for new fund
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
MP urges local businesses to dig deep for lost-learning recovery scheme
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
Simon Fell takes to streets with Furness school pupils
Simon Fell MP is joining pupils in Furness this week to celebrate the strides they’ve made to improve air quality and get active by walking to school, as part of Living Streets’ Walk to School Week (17-21 May 2021). Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.… Continue reading Simon Fell takes to streets with Furness school pupils
Simon Fell MP, urges Government to “Build Back Healthier”
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”
Cumbria Police bolstered by 73 extra police officers
Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow & Furness, has welcomed the announcement that 73 police officers have been recruited in Cumbria in the first year of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s campaign to recruit 20,000 by March 2023, as part of the 8,771 additional officers that have been recruited across England and Wales. This means the… Continue reading Cumbria Police bolstered by 73 extra police officers
Over £154,000 given to Furness-based Arts, Culture and Heritage Organisations
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
MP provides an update on campaign to protect Walney Island from flooding
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
MP calls on Government to develop monoclonal antibodies to boost UK’s defence against critical illnesses
Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, has asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to provide an update on the Government’s plans for the development of monoclonal antibodies. A monoclonal antibody is an immune system protein that is created in a laboratory, and have been approved to… Continue reading MP calls on Government to develop monoclonal antibodies to boost UK’s defence against critical illnesses