MP backs small business on Saturday 6th December
South Lakes MP Tim Farron as given his backing to Small Business Saturday, which is due to take place on Saturday 6th December.
14 Nov 2014
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MP says investment, jobs and a campaign on wages is needed
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said that we must 're-double our efforts' and campaign for more well paid jobs. Tim said that together with his work on health and affordable housing, bringing jobs and investment is one of his top priorities.
13 Nov 2014
MP adds name to commons bid to introduce a fair deal for local pubs
Local MP Tim Farron has added their support to a "market rent only" cross party amendment to the Small Business Bill that would deliver a fair deal for local pub company pubs, including here in Cumbria.
13 Nov 2014
"Local families need a roof over their head" - Farron
During National Housing Day South Lakes MP has called on bodies who own public land to do more to make sure every local family has a roof over their head.
12 Nov 2014
MP calls on county council to provide the care that young people need
Local MP Tim Farron has called on the county council to increase the support offered to children with Downs Syndrome in South Lakeland, following a visit to the South Lakes early years Downs Syndrome support group at St Thomas' school in Kendal.
12 Nov 2014
Unemployment figures are good news for the South Lakes - Farron
Figures released today show that our area has the third lowest unemployment in the UK. The news has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
12 Nov 2014