GUIDING BRIGHT STARS: MP Trudy Harrison sat down for a virtual Q&A with pupils on how to support their communities, and lead change Pupils from more than a dozen schools have quizzed their MP on how to make positive change within the community. Copeland MP Trudy Harrison held a live Q&A session with a total of 13 schools across the borough yesterday (April 30), all of which are taking part the Bright Stars Business Challenge, which aims to help youngsters understanding how to run an effective campaign on important topics to them. As part of the scheme, pupils from Moor Row Community Primary School, Gosforth Cof E Primary School and Keswick’s St Herberts and other schools met with Mrs Harrison to understand how she supports the community, and leads change.
The Centre for Leadership Performance s (CfLP) Bright Stars Secondary Enterprise Programme starts this week. Two year eight classes, at St Benedicts Catholic High School in Whitehaven, have been given £50 and are tasked with working with their business mentors to set up their own mini businesses and make a profit in six weeks. The Bright Stars 2021 programme, funded by the Cumbria Community Foundation, is getting charities to work with schools across Cumbria and teach pupils about making a difference through business. CfLP Executive Director, Sarah Glass, said: The Centre for Leadership Performance and its partners are committed to programme going ahead in 2021 to deliver valuable and positive experiences for the children.
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CUMBRIAN yongsters who are thinking about their future can access a free event this evening. Cumbria Future Leaders are running a virtual workshop on Developing your Personal Brand aimed at 16-25 year olds who are keen to understand study and career pathways. The event takes place this evening from 5pm to 7pm on Zoom, and includes a session for participants to learn more about various sectors from experienced professionals. There will be an opportunity to put questions to local employers from construction, engineering, IT, health and wellbeing, media, communications, and PR. Cumbria Future Leaders was created by the Centre for Leadership Performance to engage Cumbria’s young adults and support them as they transition into employment or higher education.
How much does your MP claim in business costs?
The figures come from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
How much did your MP spend?
Simon Fell, Barrow and Furness, elected in 2019
Total: £36,761.75
Staffing: £15,630.96 (Payroll £14,355.96. Bought-in £90)
Accommodation: £2,945.23
Least expensive cost: £1.20 for parking in Ulverston
Mr Fell said: “Those costs cover the wages of four members of staff and the rent and running of a full time office to serve my constituents.
“I try to keep costs as low as possible, but the volume of work, especially during the pandemic, has been overwhelming.
“We often receive hundreds of emails every day from constituents concerned about everything from COVID support, through to questions on government business and foreign policy.