Josh MacAlister MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an additional £2 million to protect and maintain war memorials across the country – and is calling on local residents to report any memorials in West Cumbria that may be in need of repair.
War memorials are an essential part of our local and national history. They stand as lasting tributes to the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women in conflicts past and present, and as places where communities gather to remember.
Across the United Kingdom, there are more than 100,000 war memorials, with many requiring urgent maintenance due to weathering, neglect and, in some cases, vandalism.
The newly announced funding builds on the long-standing efforts of local volunteers, veterans’ organisations, and heritage groups who work tirelessly to preserve these important sites.
Josh MacAlister MP said:
“Our war memorials are sacred places in our communities – places where we come together to reflect, to remember, and to say thank you.
“This new funding is a welcome step, but to make sure our local memorials receive the support they need, I want to hear from residents.
“If you know of a war memorial in our area that is damaged, weathered, or in need of repair, please get in touch with my office.
“We are proud of our heritage and our Armed Forces community, and we will keep working to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.”
Local residents can report war memorials in need of repair by contacting Josh MacAlister MP’s office at: joshmacalister.uk/contact or by calling 01946 458023 with all of the details.
Josh MacAlister MP 