Local unemployment amongst lowest in country
Tim Farron's Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency had the sixth lowest unemployment of all 650 UK constituencies in December, according to figures released today.
18 Jan 2017
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Leaving single market will hit jobs and businesses - Farron
Leaving the single market will hit jobs and businesses, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. In a speech today, the Prime Minister Theresa may declared that the UK will leave the single market.
17 Jan 2017
Farron: Government should fund defibrillators in rural areas
Following recent reports about long queues for ambulances at local A&E departments, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the Health Secretary to fund defibrillators in rural areas.
17 Jan 2017
Almost 50 South Lakes farmers still waiting for payments
Almost 50 South Lakes farmers are still waiting to receive their 2016 Basic Payment Scheme funding, according to figures given to local MP Tim Farron this week.
17 Jan 2017
Local ambulance staff back MP's plan for Kendal Urgent Care Centre
Frontline ambulance staff and union representatives are backing Tim Farron MP's call for an Urgent Care Centre to be set up at Westmorland General Hospital to alleviate the A&E crisis in Lancaster.
17 Jan 2017
Kendal Marketplace set for £200K upgrade
The Lib Dem-run district council has earmarked over £170K to upgrade and improve Kendal Marketplace, as part of a £200K project. Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the plans, saying they will transform the town centre.
16 Jan 2017