Old Hutton power station plans "not appropriate" - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his opposition to plans to build a power plant and energy storage site in Old Hutton.
5 Jul 2017
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Tim challenges Minister to protect local rural health services as NHS review looms
Today South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used a question in the House of Commons to demand a guarantee that the Westmorland General Hospital, and the services provided there, be protected in the government's upcoming health review.
4 Jul 2017
Farron: Public 'angry' about savage school cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron was out in Kendal town centre this weekend to continue his campaign against the Conservatives' planned cuts to Cumbria's schools. He says the public are "angry" about the plans, and says the government must listen.
4 Jul 2017
'25 years of serving our community' - Farron celebrates local hospital anniversary
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has put down a motion in parliament to mark the 25th anniversary of the Westmorland General Hospital. Later this week Tim will attend the official anniversary celebration at the hospital.
4 Jul 2017
MP launches lottery to raise funds for Beck Pre-School
Local MP Tim Farron visited the Beck Pre-School in Kendal on Friday to chat with the kids and read them a story, before officially launching the pre-school's new lottery.
3 Jul 2017
Court closure 'short-sighted' - Farron
Today was the last working day for Kendal Magistrates' Court and County Court. Local MP Tim Farron campaigned hard against the closure, and has today expressed his disappointment at the government's "short-sighted" decision to press ahead with the closure, which he says will damage local access to justice.
30 Jun 2017