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Josh MacAlister MP and Cllr Denise Rollo, Cumberland Council’s portfolio holder for waste, have welcomed the Government’s new Waste Crime Action Plan, which sets out the toughest-ever crackdown on fly-tipping and illegal waste activity. The plan comes as waste crime continues to blight communities across the country, with around 1.3 million incidents of fly-tipping recordedContinue reading “Josh MacAlister MP and Cllr Denise Rollo back toughest-ever crackdown on fly-tipping”

Josh MacAlister MP has welcomed the Government’s new Land Use Framework, describing it as a “vital step forward in making smarter decisions about how we use our land – backing farmers, restoring nature, and delivering growth in the right places.” The Framework sets out a clear national approach to balancing competing demands on land –Continue reading “Josh MacAlister MP welcomes protections for farmers in new Land Use Framework”

Plans to expand the number of dentists working in the NHS were announced last week, as part of wider efforts to improve access to NHS dentistry. The government has confirmed it will increase the number of dental training places – the first major expansion of dental training places in nearly twenty years – helping toContinue reading “Dental training expansion announced as NHS dentistry improvements begin to show in West Cumbria”

Homes and businesses across West Cumbria are set to benefit from strengthened protection against flooding, as Josh MacAlister MP has secured £627,000 for local flood defence projects, part of a wider £34 million investment across Cumbria. The funding forms part of a major national programme delivering new and improved flood defences, helping protect communities fromContinue reading “Josh MacAlister MP secures £627,000 boost for flood defences in West Cumbria”

When fuel prices start rising, communities like ours in West Cumbria feel it straight away. For many families here, driving isn’t optional. It’s how people get to work, take the kids to school, get to hospital appointments, and keep small businesses running. And unlike many parts of the country, a lot of homes here alsoContinue reading “Weekly Column – 18.03.2026 – Fighting for fairer fuel prices”

I welcome the announcement from the Government setting out a major overhaul of the UK’s nuclear regulatory system – a crucial step towards delivering new nuclear power faster, at lower cost, and with strong environmental protections. For too long, overly complex and bureaucratic processes have slowed down the delivery of vital infrastructure. These reforms willContinue reading “Statement on Government Nuclear Reform Announcement”

Families across Cumbria’s rural communities will benefit from a share of more than £50 million in government support to help with rising heating oil costs, under new measures announced by the government. Over 40,000 households across Cumbria rely on heating oil to keep their homes warm, particularly in rural villages and farming communities where homesContinue reading “Cumbrian families to benefit from £50 million support as heating oil costs soar”

Josh MacAlister MP has welcomed new government plans to introduce stronger protections for children with allergies in schools, ensuring parents can feel confident that their child will be safe in the classroom. Under new proposals, schools across England will for the first time be legally required to follow strengthened allergy safety guidance – including stockingContinue reading “Stronger protections for children with allergies welcomed by MP”

Motorists in West Cumbria are paying up to £10 more for a tank of petrol or diesel depending on where they fill up, according to new analysis published by local MP Josh MacAlister. A review of petrol stations in West Cumbria found petrol prices ranging from around 136p per litre to as high as 152p,Continue reading “MP calls for petrol stations to cut prices after 16p gap revealed”

Local MP Josh MacAlister has welcomed the launch of a new Government review into the controversial commission charged when park homes are sold – and is encouraging park home residents across West Cumbria to share their experiences. The Government has announced a call for evidence into the 10% commission fee paid to site owners whenContinue reading “Josh welcomes Government review into park home commission charges”