Lib Dems Gain Seat On Eden Council
Lib Dem Leader and Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has congratulated new councillor Thomas Sheriff on his impressive by-election win last night.
5 Aug 2016
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Farron welcomes Staveley bridge progress but urges quicker completion date
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the bridge in Staveley will be replaced by Easter, praising the hard work of local campaigners. However, he has warned that this date "might not come soon enough" for some local businesses and has urged the county council to continue looking at ways to bring the completion date forward.
4 Aug 2016
Crime report shows need for police numbers in rural areas - Farron
A new report into rural crime highlights the need for increased police numbers in rural areas such as Cumbria, according to local MP Tim Farron.
4 Aug 2016
Farron calls for reversal of bank closure decision
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is calling on HSBC to reverse its decision to close its branch in Windermere.
4 Aug 2016
Farron praises council efforts to tackle hate crime
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has praised the council for passing a motion vowing to tackle hate crime, saying that it sends an "important message" about our area.
3 Aug 2016
Farron: government must address housing crisis
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has warned of a "housing crisis", as new research shows that home ownership in the North West has fallen dramatically.
2 Aug 2016