MP to hold special Lakes Line Q&A session in Windermere
Local MP Tim Farron will hold a special drop-in session in Windermere this Friday to answer any questions people may have about the latest situation on the Lakes Line.
4 Jul 2018
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Government leaving Lake District farmers in the dark over stewardship agreements – MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government for refusing to commit to extending high-level stewardship and entry-level stewardship agreements for some farmers beyond next year.
3 Jul 2018
Government greed costing local hospitals £2m a year – MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Government's draconian measures which are robbing local hospital trusts of millions of pounds.
2 Jul 2018
‘It’s one rule for the South East and another for the rest of us’ – MP hits out at Government threat to strip Govia Thameslink of franchise but not Arriva Northern
Responding to the news that the Government have threatened to strip rail operator Govia Thameslink of its franchises following poor performance, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said:
2 Jul 2018
Council confirms Royalty Cinema as cultural asset in local plan
The Royalty Cinema in Bowness is likely to be deemed a 'cultural asset' thanks to moves by Liberal Democrat councillors on South Lakeland District Council.
2 Jul 2018
‘A huge success and a joy’ – Lakes Line heritage service gets glowing review from passengers
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a passenger survey from the independent transport user watchdog, Transport Focus, which describes the interim rail service provided by West Coast Railways on the Lakes Line as "a huge success".
29 Jun 2018