South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local small B&Bs and other small businesses who have been unable to access the Government's other coronavirus financial support schemes, to apply for a new grant which opened this week.
This Friday (5th) at 7pm, local MP Tim Farron will be holding an online question and answer for constituents in Westmorland and Lonsdale.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the Government to use their daily press conferences this week to reinforce the Countryside Code - to respect, protect and enjoy the Lake District.
Commenting on the news today that the Government have changed the criteria so that small businesses who are eligible for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme can now quality for business support grants, South Lakes MP Tim Farron said: "This is a big win for our campaign to get support to many businesses who have been falling through the cracks.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice, making the case for the Government to directly fund Newton Rigg college.
Commenting on the Government's decision to scrap NHS fees for migrant health and social care workers, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is extremely welcome news.