MP says Lakes Line electrification is back on the table after meeting with industry experts
Local MP Tim Farron says plans to electrify the Lakes Line could be back on the table.
4 Apr 2019
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MP calls for rural roaming to tackle mobile blackspots
Local MP Tim Farron has joined a cross-party group of 75 MPs in writing to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to ask the Government to make it a requirement that network operators enable roaming between providers to improve mobile coverage in rural areas.
3 Apr 2019
MP joins forces with the British Dental Association to attract more NHS dentists to the South Lakes
Local MP Tim Farron has met with the chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen as part of his campaign to fix the ongoing dental crisis in the South Lakes.
3 Apr 2019
MP urges minister to increase police numbers in Cumbria after spike in crime
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Tim urged the Government to intervene to provide more police officers to keep Cumbria safe after a large increase in crime in the county.
2 Apr 2019
Lib Dem Kirkby Lonsdale councillor pushes for county support for zebra crossing
Local Liberal Democrat councillor Nick Cotton is urging Cumbria County Council to back plans for a zebra crossing by Booths in Kirkby Lonsdale to make it safer for local residents.
1 Apr 2019
Local councillor joins residents to oppose housing development which could lead to flooding
Local Liberal Democrat councillor Jon Owen has joined local residents in opposing a new housing development in Kendal which could lead to flooding problems in the area.
1 Apr 2019