By Mark Jenkinson, Conservative MP for Workington
Mark Jenkinson, Conservative MP for Workington STUART WALKER As we enter 2021, I would like to wish all my constituents a very happy New Year. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for abiding by the most recent coronavirus restrictions intended to protect our NHS and to ensure that those who are more at risk are better protected, as Britain embarks on its vaccine programme. I was delighted to receive the good news over Christmas that Maryport has been awarded a grant through the Future High Streets fund. The £11.5 million scheme to improve the high street and deliver projects in the town was one that I worked on when I held the economic development portfolio at Allerdale Borough Council. This is in addition to the Heritage Action Zone announcement of £1.2 million for the town earlier this year.