Times & Star Column - 30th November 2023 Thursday, 30 November, 2023 The Curtain Has Only Just Gone Up "SOME people say that local government reform isn't working for Cumbria - but the truth is it isn't finished, the curtain has only just gone up. Back in January I urged the leaders of Cumbria's new unitary authorities to embrace a lucrative devolution deal and to start talks with Government as a matter of urgency. Jonathan Brook, leader of Westmorland and Furness... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP urges Unitary Councils to fix the Cumberland/Westmorland Boundary 29th November 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP is calling on Cumbria’s two unitary authorities to formally request a boundary review for the Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils... Local News
Cumberland Council is Killing Cockermouth, claims Mark Jenkinson MP 28th November 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has called for urgent action to reopen Cockermouth amid claims Cumberland Council is “killing” the town in the run up to Christmas. His... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP 'Instrumental' in Bringing Banking Hub to Maryport 24th November 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has welcomed the opening Maryport’s first Banking Hub today (24th November) which he has helped to secure. The new service on Senhouse Street... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Welcomes News Railway Ticket Offices Will Remain Open 2nd November 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has welcomed news that railway ticket offices across the Workington constituency will remain open. The Department for Transport has this week... Local News
Times and Star Column - 26th October 2023 26th October 2023 LET'S talk about the elephant in the room - a white elephant at that. I am talking, of course, about HS2. I have heard a few grumblings about the scrapping of... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Urging Cumberland Council To Support Bus Services 23rd October 2023 Mark Jenkinson MP has written to Cumberland Council urging them to make use of Government funding to subsidise bus services. He has written to Denise Rollo... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Responds To False Claims Made By Opposition Candidate 19th October 2023 Article in Times & Star (19th October 2023) responding to false claims made by an opposition candidate for Penrith and Solway. Dear Editor, I am occasionally... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Encourages Vulnerable Families Across The Workington Constituency To Take Up Government Support 18th October 2023 Mark Jenkinson MP has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s Household Support Fund Awareness Week. The initiative is encouraging vulnerable... Westminster News
Mark Jenkinson MP Launches New Childcare Guide 18th October 2023 Mark Jenkinson has launched a new childcare guide to help hardworking families access the support they need. Mark said: “Meeting childcare costs is a huge issue... Local News
