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Workington MP welcomes school repair grant success

Mark Jenkinson MP for Workington is delighted that Fairfield Primary School has been awarded a Condition Improvement Funding grant for repairs on their school. Mark visited the school shortly before the summer holidays and discussed the condition of the building with headteacher Chris Steele. Chri

Workington MP signs up to champion the environment in Parliament

Mark Jenkinson MP has become a member of the Conservative Environment Network's (CEN) Parliamentary Caucus to champion action on decarbonisation and conservation in Westminster. The Caucus works together to drive the green agenda in Westminster, underpinned by a set of principles that include actio

Workington MP welcomes rail climbdown

Mark Jenkinson MP for Workington constituency is delighted that Northern Rail have agreed to reinstate the 7:42 service on the Cumbria Costal railway line. The service was due to be stopped on 14th September by Northern Rail which would have inconvenienced a number of Mark’s constituents that rely

Safer roads ahead thanks to new pothole scheme

MP for Workington Mark Jenkinson has welcomed news that roads across the Workington constituency will soon be safer for motorists and cyclists thanks to a nationwide mapping scheme. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched a first-of-its-kind audit into mapping potholes across England as part

Workington MP comments on the British 'staycation' phenomenon

The Staycation is a hot topic at the moment with many of us looking to destinations across Britain for our holidays. I have always been a strong advocate for the destinations in my constituency such as Silloth, Workington, Maryport and Cockermouth and I want to see those towns making more of their

Workington MP welcomes launch of Eat Out To Help Out Scheme

MP Mark Jenkinson has welcomed the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme, which will give people in the Workington constituency up to 50 per cent off their bills in restaurants, cafes and pubs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August.

Workington MP's tireless lobbying helps secure major investment

Mark Jenkinson MP is delighted that MHCLG has announced the funding for a vertical farm, and the improvements to Bothel junction on the A595. Government has committed £5.5 million to the vertical farm and £5 million to the improvements on Bothel junction. A595 Bothel Improvements This project wou

Workington MP works to tackle HGV issues on major Cumbrian road

WORKINGTON MP Mark Jenkinson wants to tackle HGV issues on a busy Cumbrian road as part of efforts to improve the lives of people living alongside the A596. Mark has been in discussions with the Highways Authority, the Police and major businesses using the route. He has received complaints from co