Cllr. Ben Shirley thanks Cumbrian teachers as the summer holidays begin 18th July 2019 The Conservative’s lead member for schools and learning on Cumbria County Council, Ben Shirley (local member for Dalton North) has paid tribute to teachers... Local News
Simon Fell welcomes the 32% drop in unemployment in Barrow & Furness since 2010 18th July 2019 Figures released today show that in the North West, there are 3,473,114 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 294,140 more people have been... Local News
Cllr. Ben Shirley welcomes additional mental health support for Cumbria’s children and young people 12th July 2019 Cllr. Ben Shirley welcomes additional mental health support for local pupils Cllr. Ben Shirley (Shadow Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning, Cumbria County... Local News
Simon Fell welcomes new support for tourism businesses in Barrow and Furness 1st July 2019 Simon Fell, Conservative Spokesman for Barrow and Furness, has welcomed the launch of the new Tourism Sector Deal, which will benefit the 455 tourism-related... Local News
Conservatives field 36 candidates for the local elections in May 3rd April 2019 Barrow and Dalton Conservatives are fielding a full complement of 36 candidates ahead of the Barrow Borough Council elections in May. The local candidates have... Local News
Simon Fell welcomes more than £11,000 of funding to help clean up our high streets 16th March 2019 Simon Fell has welcomed £11,762 to clean up high streets across Barrow and Furness, as the Government spends almost £10 million across England to improve local... Local News
Simon Fell encourages residents across Furness to shop local for High Street Saturday 11th March 2019 Simon Fell has encouraged people across Furness to join them in showing their support for their local high street by shopping locally for High Street Saturday... Local News
Supporting International Women’s Day 8th March 2019 International Women’s Day is celebrated today, with the theme ‘Balance for Better.’ Simon Fell, Conservative Spokesman for Barrow and Furness said: “This is a... Local News
Simon Fell welcomes 376 Help to Buy homes in Barrow & Furness, helping more families to get a foot on the housing ladder 6th March 2019 More than 376 families in Barrow & Furness have been able to realise their dream of home ownership thanks to the government’s right to buy schemes, new figures... Local News