Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron yesterday proposed an amendment to the Housing Bill designed to ensure that new developments include a range of properly affordable housing to both rent and buy, and to stop these houses becoming second homes. Tim's amendment was supported by almost a third of MPs, but was defeated due to Conservative opposition.
Tim Farron MP has today called in the House of Commons for the government to show a renewed sense of urgency in dealing with the problems caused by flooding in South Lakeland, calling in particular for a solution to the A591 closure.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today called on the Health Secretary to back plans for radiotherapy at Westmorland General Hospital.
Tim Farron MP has welcomed the latest 12 week figures showing an increase in lamb sales, describing it as a "much-needed boost" for local farmers.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has tabled amendments designed to 'neuter' the government's flagship 'right to buy' policy.
A temporary solution to allow students to get to school across the A591 gap has been welcomed by Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron.