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.
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.
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.
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.
Local MP Tim Farron last night spoke out about the need for real action on climate change at an event at the Brewery Arts Centre...
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to all primary schools in his constituency to encourage them to take part in the Royal Mail's prestigious national art competition, which could see a local pupil's design approved by the Queen to be the official 2017 Christmas Stamp.