New website showcases best of Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the launch of a new website showcases the best of Kendal, saying it would provide a boost to tourism and to local businesses.
17 Feb 2017
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Farron visits Holme Community School
South Lakes MP Tim Farron took part in everything from a Q&A about climate change through to a worm-naming ceremony during a visit to Holme Community School.
17 Feb 2017
A&E pressure shows need for Kendal Urgent Care Centre - Farron
Figures released today show that the A&E units at local hospitals are under enormous pressure, meaning patients wait twice as long for an initial assessment as the national average. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said this underscores the need for an Urgent Care Centre in Kendal to help relieve the pressure.
16 Feb 2017
Farron praises local businesses as apprenticeship numbers rise
Local MP Tim Farron has praised the efforts of local businesses as figures released today reveal that the numbers of apprenticeships in Westmorland and Lonsdale last year rose by more than double the national rate.
16 Feb 2017
MP hails South Lakes pupils' partnership with Senegal
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has visited Old Hutton C of E Primary School to find out more about the pupils' links with a partner school in Senegal.
16 Feb 2017
Local unemployment amongst lowest in UK
Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses for their efforts after figures released today show that the unemployment rate in Westmorland and Lonsdale is amongst the lowest in the country, with the constituency having the 9th lowest rate of all 650 UK constituencies.
15 Feb 2017