Liberal Democrats secure big by-election wins in the Kent Estuary
The Liberal Democrats last night secured resounding victories in the County Council and District Council by-elections in the Kent Estuary.
3 Jan 2019
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Local councillors question Environment Agency on flood defence plans for Kendal
Local councillors and members of the public were able to put questions to the Environment Agency over their flood defence plans for Kendal at a meeting of the Town Council's Planning Committee on Monday night.
3 Jan 2019
Local Lib Dem councillor gathers cross-party support to tackle rising poverty in the South Lakes
A Liberal Democrat councillor in Kendal has won cross-party support to tackle the rise of families living in poverty in South Cumbria.
19 Dec 2018
MP to lead Parliamentary debate on the effects of excessive second home ownership in Cumbria
Tomorrow (19th), South Lakes MP Tim Farron will lead a Westminster Hall debate on the impact that second home ownership is having on communities across Cumbria.
18 Dec 2018
MP warns of a huge blow to the Cumbrian tourism industry unless HS2 stops in the county
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to make the case for HS2 trains to stop in the county.
17 Dec 2018
MP calls for Government apology to the hundreds of women in the South Lakes who were affected by breast cancer screening blunder
Local MP Tim Farron has called for the Department for Health to apologise for causing "severe distress and anxiety" after 475 women in Westmorland and Lonsdale were wrongly told they had missed breast cancer check-ups.
17 Dec 2018