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Trudy praises blossoming Millom business

Trudy has visited a blossoming business in Millom as part of British Flower Week. Trudy spent time with Graham and Jane Bradley, of Market Street Bedding Plants, to learn about their business venture and enjoy the beautiful flowers and plants on display. What began as a small plant-stall, started

Trudy encourages grant applications

Trudy is alerting residents and businesses in the constituency to a range of funding streams that they may be eligible for. Trudy has a ‘Grants and Funding’ section on her website, which is updated with links and application details each time a new grant becomes available. Recent additions have in

Trudy welcomes new Food Strategy

Trudy has supported plans to back Copeland's farmers and food producers following the launch of the Government’s first ever Food Strategy. With plans to boost food production in key sectors, drive innovation and harness new technology, the Strategy will support domestic production, create jobs and

Trudy takes part in Queen's Green Canopy project

Trudy has accepted an invite from the owners of a Lake District eatery to help plant a special woodland to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Di and Simon Parums, owners of the Bassenthwaite Lake Station, are taking part in the Queen’s Green Canopy project and have invited key individuals in the de

Trudy supports new car rental scheme

Trudy is supporting the roll-out of a new car rental scheme in the constituency. Trudy visited Enterprise Rent-a-Car’s Whitehaven branch to learn more about the firm’s Car Club scheme, which offers members a range of fuel-efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles for rent 24-hours-a-day. Cars and va

Trudy enjoys e-bike introduction

Trudy has enjoyed a demonstration of the benefits of electric bikes during English Tourism Week. Trudy met with the team from Cyclewise at their depot in Whinlatter, and joined them on an e-bike for a scenic forest trail. Trudy was joined for the discussions by Cyclewise’s Directors Rich Martin, S

Trudy supports farming community

Trudy has written to Farming Minister Victoria Prentis to highlight issues facing the constituency’s farming industry. Trudy has written to Minister Prentis on behalf of the farming community in the Bassenthwaite area, following a meeting with local farmers and National Farmers’ Union (NFU) represe

Trudy meets Millom Network Centre team

Trudy has praised the partnership working and services on offer at Millom Network Centre. Trudy was invited to visit the charity to see the progress made since its relocation to Devonshire Road, and to meet the staff, volunteers and service users. Trudy was given a demonstration from participants

Trudy welcomes funding boost for arts sector

Trudy has welcomed today’s announcement that the constituency is to receive a share of £75m funding for the arts. Copeland has been named as one of 54 areas to be prioritised for a share of the funding for new and established arts organisations. The funding - announced by Culture Secretary Nadine

Trudy praises life-saving rescue team

Trudy has praised the dedication of a life-saving mountain rescue team. Trudy met a number of volunteers from Keswick Mountain Rescue Team during a visit to the Lake Road base.