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£3 Billion bus revolution to benefit passengers across Barrow and Furness

MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s announcement of a revolutionary new bus strategy, backed by £3 billion of investment, that will see passengers across Ulverston benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use and understand, better coordinated and cheaper bus services. The strategy will require Cumbria County Council… Continue reading £3 Billion bus revolution to benefit passengers across Barrow and Furness

Andrea is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director

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.

New Education Trust welcomed as a ‘Positive move’

Education and community leaders have welcomed a move by Furness College to form a new South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust. Furness College has approval to invite primary and secondary schools to join a new Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and Chetwynde School is the first to sign up. The Trust will see the Barrow-based college share… Continue reading New Education Trust welcomed as a ‘Positive move’

Simon Fell: Budget shows Conservatives commitment to protecting jons and livihoods as we build our future economy

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

MP calls on the Government to let AFC fans back in

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

MP Pledges to reduce food waste

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 pledges support for local pubs in Barrow and Furness

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

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

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 Apprenticeship Week challenge

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

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