Local MP Tim Farron and Westmorland and Furness Councillor Judith Derbyshire have praised the work of residents in Newbiggin, after they helped to uphold a ban on the Flusco landfill site accepting any more waste.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron secured a meeting with the Minister for Health Innovation and Safety to discuss providing more support for farmers who are struggling with their mental health.
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron asked the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, to back plans to bring radiotherapy treatment to Kendal.
This week in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron challenged the Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy to restore court sittings in Kendal.
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron asked the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to explore reopening train stations in Shap and Tebay.
Responding to tonight’s announcement from National Highways, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said: “I warmly welcome the news National Highways have agreed to conduct a full review into the Lune Gorge M6 bridge works.