Farron Praises Cumbrian Businesses
The strength of local businesses has been praised by South Lakes MP Tim Farron, after four Cumbria businesses were included in a list of the UK's fastest growing firms.
22 Feb 2016
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Farron's Campaign Succeeds As Government Applies For EU Flood Fund
A long campaign by South Lakes MP Tim Farron urging the government to apply for EU Solidarity Funding following the floods which hit in December has finally succeeded, as the government has announced that it will make an application to the fund.
25 Feb 2016
Farron: Final Chance For EU Flood Funding
The government must apply for EU flood funding by the end of next week or lose out on millions of pounds, South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has warned. Tim met senior MEPs in Brussels on Thursday and presented a petition signed by over 2000 constituents, calling on the UK government to apply for this money.
19 Feb 2016
MP Celebrates Pub Reopening
The Watermill Inn and Brewery at Ings was reopened earlier today by local MP Tim Farron.
12 Feb 2016
Farron Condemns Kendal Court Closure
The decision to close Kendal Magistrates' Court and County Court shows "total disregard" for local communities whose access to the justice system will be harmed, according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
11 Feb 2016
Farron Criticises Free School Meal Funding Cut As Rural Schools Are Hit
Almost 100 small rural schools across Cumbria face a funding cut of £2300, following the government's decision to axe free school meals funding. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called for the government to provide support for these schools, amidst fears that teaching budgets will take the hit to make up for this.
11 Feb 2016