MP backs blind access campaign
More must be done to improve accessibility for blind residents, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who is backing a national campaign by Guide Dogs UK.
17 Nov 2016
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Fifth lowest unemployment rate in country shows strength of local businesses
With the constituency enjoying the fifth lowest unemployment rate in the country, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to local businesses for their hard work and success.
16 Nov 2016
Farron hosts homelessness policy debate to mark 50th anniversary of 'Cathy Come Home'
On the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking BBC film Cathy Come Home, South Lakes MP Tim Farron hosted a discussion on homelessness policy in Parliament, with guests including the director of the film Ken Loach. As a young person, the film inspired Tim to get involved in politics.
16 Nov 2016
Farron presses health minister on Kendal radiotherapy unit
In a very personal plea in the House of Commons today, South Lakes MP Tim Farron pressed a health minister about plans for a radiotherapy unit at Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal.
15 Nov 2016
MP secures meeting on re-stocking River Kent
South Lakes MP Tim Farron secured a meeting last week between local anglers, and mangers from United Utilities and the Environment Agency, to look at issues facing the anglers following Storm Desmond last December. The impact on local wildlife, particularly fish stocks, was discussed, as well as plans to look at re-stocking the river.
15 Nov 2016
Money for Cumbria's bridges under threat
Cumbria's bridges are set to miss out on critical funding to improve flood resilience, unless the government changes its mind about slashing funding for infrastructure projects across Cumbria. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the Chancellor to provide all the funding required for bridge improvements.
15 Nov 2016